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St. Juan Diego: The Patron Saint of Indigenous People

Discover how St. Juan Diego became a saint and more about his extraordinary life of faith after receiving one of the approved Marian apparitions.
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The Science (Or Lack Thereof) Behind Juan Diego’s Tilma

Can science prove that the Juan Diego tilma was not done by the miraculous hand of God? Take a close look at five aspects of the argument.
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The Pope John Paul II Miracles that Made Him a Canonized Saint

Learn of the two Pope John Paul II miracles that led to his canonization: Sister Marie Pierre and Floribeth Mora Diaz.
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Michelle Miller6 min read

St. Teresa of Calcutta Miracles: How She Was Declared a Saint

The process of canonization requires 2 investigated miracles; St. Teresa of Calcutta miracles took place in the lives of Monica Besra and Marcilio Andrino.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.2 min read

A Review of Christ, Science, and Reason

Discover Fr. Spitzer's latest book, Christ, Science, and Reason, where complex faith questions meet scientific inquiry.
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What Are Marian Apparitions and Why Do They Matter

Dive into what Marian apparitions are, their historical and spiritual significance, and why belief in them can profoundly impact one's faith journey.
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Why Some Miracles Are Denied: Understanding God and Our Suffering

Why do some people receive miracles, while others requests for a miracle are denied? Fr. Spitzer answers this very question in an EWTN interview.
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4 Approved Eucharistic Miracles from the 21st Century 

In the last twenty years, there have been four approved Eucharistic miracles. Learn all about them here!
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Did Jesus Have a Y-Chromosome?

Did Jesus Have a Y Chromosome? Since he was born of the Virgin Mary, where did it come from? Fr. Spitzer responds to this question.
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The Padre Pio Miracle that Led to His Beatification

The St. Padre Pio miracle that led to his beatification: the case of Consiglia De Martino, a married woman with three children from Salerno, Italy.
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A Lawyer, a Journalist, and a Scientist Detail the Miracle of the Sun

A look into witnesses' accounts of the occurrence of the Miracle of the Sun at the Cova da Iria in Fatima.
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Katie Kresser, Ph.D.4 min read

Beauty and Tradition: The Cultural Legacy of a Eucharistic Miracle

Join a Magis Author, Dr. Katie Kresser, on her journey through Orvieto, Italy, as she discusses the cultural legacy of a eucharist miracle.
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