Success and Happiness: Are They the Same?
Discover why our culture is so obsessed with success and power and learn if Level 2 happiness and worldly success can lead to true happiness.
Coping and Thriving in the Covid-19 Crisis
With social distancing and self-quarantines, it's challenging not to succumb to depression and a sense of helplessness. Everett Worthington points to hope.
How Wonderful is Wonder?
It must be hard to live a life of metaphysical certitude about everything. Certainty leaves no room for wonder. And that’s sad. Because wonder is wonderful.
Advent Season: A Time for Choices, Change, and Even Happiness
As the Advent season begins, it might seem odd to mention happiness. Aren’t we supposed to focus on being holy rather than being happy?
Why Do People Believe in God?
Atheists, such as Richard Dawkins and Sam Harris, say God is a “fiction” created by humans. However people continue to believe in God. Why is this?
An Elevator for Levels of Happiness: More to Say than Small Talk
Today’s culture appreciates minor chit-chat in elevators—without fully embracing the call to raise society’s real happiness to higher levels.
Christendom College Transcribes Fr. Spitzer's Graduation Commencement
College president and staff were so impressed with Father’s 2019 graduation commencement address that they transcribed it for their "Principles" audience.
Is God Free to Create the World?
Is God free to create the world? The answer isn’t a yes or a no. Aquinas teaches there is one thing that God wills necessarily: his own divine goodness.
[Podcast] Now You Can Hear Fr. Spitzer Live Every Other Wednesday
Relevant Radio’s podcast, A Closer Look™, has made it possible for listeners to hear Fr. Spitzer every other Wednesday in a captivating ongoing series.
The Four Steps to Cultivating Gratitude
Gratitude is not only the key to virtue, but also to happiness and prayer. Here are four steps to cultivating gratitude in your own life.
Fr. Robert Spitzer Honored at 40th Christendom College Commencement
Father Robert Spitzer delivered the Christendom College commencement address and was awarded the college’s St. Peter Canisius Award. Watch the full address.
Meet Lou Tice, Founder of the Pacific Institute and Creator of 'Smart-Talk'
In 1971, Lou Tice founded The Pacific Institute, that helps people, organizations, and companies achieve the fullness of their potential.