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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.5 min read

Neuroplasticity and Free Will: Mastering the Art of Change

Unlock the Art of Change—embrace growth, rewire your mind, and transform your life with neuroscience, faith, and intentional choices.
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Joseph Stack7 min read

The Call to Repentance is Uniquely Christian

Discover the true meaning of repentance—more than regret, it is a movement of love that longs for reunion with God.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.8 min read

The Power of Prayer and Almsgiving

Discover the power of prayer—science confirms its benefits for mental & physical health, reducing stress and deepening our connection with God and others.
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Magis Center5 min read

The Reach of Gödel’s Theorem: Mathematics, Philosophy, and the Divine

Modern mathematics and computer analysis show that Godel's Theorem proves the existence of a super axiom, but this super axiom proves the existence of God.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.6 min read

Humanity Restored: The Desert Fathers and the Pillars of Lent

Discover the wisdom of the Desert Fathers and how prayer, fasting, and almsgiving can transform your faith, bringing you closer to God this Lent.
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Magis Center4 min read

Understanding the Two Stories of Creation in Genesis

Discover the two stories of creation in Genesis, literary forms, historical context, and theological meaning, offering fresh insights into their purpose.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.3 min read

The Three Pillars of Lent in the Modern World

Discover the three pillars of Lent—prayer, fasting, & almsgiving—and how they foster true conversion, deeper faith, and renewed humanity in today’s world.
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Katie Kresser, Ph.D.5 min read

The World Is Not Enough III: Cosmic Guilt in Modern Art

Explore how Cosmic Guilt haunts modern life and art. From Poe to German Expressionism, discover why the world is not enough for the human soul’s longing.
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Magis Center9 min read

The Fine-Tuned Universe: 4 Fine-Tuning Examples

Fine-tuning is the assumption that the universe cannot cause its own existence. Therefore it must have a creator. But what are some fine-tuning examples?
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.6 min read

Theories of Evolution Before Darwin

The name of Charles Darwin and the theory of evolution are so closely linked that most people are unaware of the theories of evolution before Darwin.
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Magis Center9 min read

Can Catholics Believe in Near Death Experiences?

An in-depth look into near-death experiences and where they fit into the Catholic Faith.
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Bill Schmitt10 min read

Keeping The Spirit of Christmas All Year: Words Made Flesh

Keeping the spirit of Christmas all year: embracing its timeless messages of hope, faith, and joy through carols, traditions, and everyday epiphanies.
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