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Purposeful Universe2 min read

Purposeful Lab: Edith Stein on Art, Philosophy, and Sainthood

Genevieve Buono, currently writing her dissertation on Edith Stein's aesthetics, discusses Stein's views on art, philosophy and her path to sainthood.
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Bill Schmitt8 min read

We Seek Authenticity, But Be Careful Defining What’s Real

The 2023 Word of the Year—authenticity—holds timeless lessons on integrity, inspires conversation about truth, and encourages seeking God.
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Magis Center4 min read

The Eucharistic Miracle Pope Francis Witnessed in Buenos Aires

The scientific validation and possible frauds associated with the Pope Francis Eucharistic miracle that occurred in Buenos Aires.
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Tim Ryan5 min read

Happiness and Technology: Level 1 and the Growth of Technology

Learn how the growth of technology can keep us in our Level 1 Happiness as we look at hunting/fishing and new machines.
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Purposeful Universe3 min read

Purposeful Lab: Why Do We Need Art?

Why do we need art? And what does art reveal about human nature? Dr. Katie Kresser discusses these questions on Purposeful Lab Podcast.
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Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.4 min read

Where Did God Come From? Did God Come From Nothing?

Fr. Spitzer answers two questions: where did God come from and did God come from nothing?
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Dr. Robert Kurland, Ph.D.13 min read

Does Quantum Mechanics Speak to Theology?

A fresh approach to interpreting quantum mechanics based on Aristotelian/Thomistic metaphysics.
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Tim Ryan5 min read

Happiness and Technology: A Series

An introduction to a new series that discusses Fr. Spitzer's 4 Levels of Happiness and Technology.
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Purposeful Universe4 min read

Purposeful Lab: 10 Rules for Saving Our Society

Fr. Robert Spitzer discusses 10 rules for saving our society from his book "Ten Universal Principles: A Brief Philosophy of Life Issues."
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.5 min read

Solar Science in the News

Two spacecrafts are part of NASA’s Living With a Star program (LWS). These missions collect data that will increase our understanding of solar weather.
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Tim Ryan5 min read

Four Levels of Happiness and Lenten Examination of Conscience

Fr. Spitzer's Four Levels of Happiness are a great aid in our examination of consciousness. Learn how they apply to Lent here.
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Purposeful Universe2 min read

Purposeful Lab: How to Unleash Your Mind’s Full Potential

Dr. Jeanne Zehr of the MINDCAP Center for Cognitive Advantage joins Purposeful Lab Podcast to discuss how to unleash your mind's full potential.
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