by Maggie Ciskanik, M.S. | Jan 6, 2020 | Church Teaching, Human Intelligence vs. Artificial and Animal Intelligence, Latest
“Ox and ass before him bow, for he is in the manger now. Christ is born today!” -In Dulci Jubilo St. Francis of Assisi is credited with creating the first nativity scene or creche. It is said that reflecting on his own trip to Bethlehem, St. Francis wanted to capture...
by Magis Center | Dec 6, 2019 | Church Teaching, Culture, Latest, Virtue & Freedom
The Catechism of the Catholic Church defines anger as a desire for revenge. However, prior to the time of Jesus, anger was not interpreted as necessarily negative. Some stoic philosophers (e.g., Galen and Seneca) viewed anger as a weakness—and even a kind of...
by Magis Center | Oct 11, 2019 | Church Teaching, Culture, Latest, Virtue & Freedom
In many lists of the deadly sins, vanity is included within the sin of pride. However, some scholars—including the originator, Evagrius Ponticus—kept it separate due to its difference from pride’s lust for power and dominion. Though the cause of vanity and pride is...
by Magis Center | Sep 3, 2019 | Church Teaching, Culture, Latest, Virtue & Freedom
Though sloth (acedia) generally means “laziness or indolence,” in the Judeo-Christian tradition, it refers to spiritual apathy—a complete lack of concern for oneself and others. Sloth is considered one of the deadly sins, because it reflects a complete disinclination...
by Magis Center | Jul 30, 2019 | Church Teaching, Culture, Latest, Virtue & Freedom
Lust within the context of the deadly sin refers to an intense and inordinate desire for sexual gratification. Our current culture’s belief in the harmlessness of casual sex, the constant sexual references and suggestions in media, the availability of internet...
by Carolyn Leatherman | Jul 4, 2019 | Church Teaching, Guest Blogs
Over the past four years as a theology teacher and soccer coach at a Catholic high school, I’ve learned how important it is to help students feel at home. Beyond the curriculum that is to be taught, I’ve found that helping students feel heard, seen, and known creates...
