Blog | Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.

Rudolf Otto's 'Mysterium Tremendum et Fascinans' in Our Experience of the Numen

by Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D. | Feb 18, 2021 | Faith, Philosophy, Evidence for a Soul

Within the numinous experience, the numen presents itself as having two distinct poles of feeling-content: mysterium tremendum and mysterium fascinans.

This Lourdes Miracle Led to the Conversion of Alexis Carrel

by Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D. | Feb 10, 2021 | Faithful Scientists, Science, Reason & Faith

Discover the miracle from Lourdes that brought about the conversion of Nobel Prize winning physician, Dr. Alexis Carrell.

Fr. Spitzer's Prayers in Times of Suffering, Trial, and Anxiety

by Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D. | Jan 08, 2021 | Suffering, Prayer

Here are some of Fr. Spitzer's favorite spontaneous prayers for times of trial, suffering, and anxiety. Also download a free sheet of spontaneous prayers.

Contemporary Eucharistic Miracles

by Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D. | Jan 07, 2021 | Miracles

There are three major contemporary eucharistic miracles that have been scientifically examined and found to be without natural or physical explanation.

Mary’s Faith: A Christmas Message from Fr. Spitzer

by Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D. | Dec 23, 2020 | Fr. Spitzer, Advent & Christmas

Dear Friends, I want to wish you a blessed and merry Christmas in 2020 and share a message about trusting in God.

The Science (or Lack Thereof) Behind Juan Diego’s Tilma

by Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D. | Dec 11, 2020 | Evidence for God, Miracles, News, Virgin Mary, Prayer

On December 12, 1531, an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared on the tilma of native Aztec, Juan Diego. Since then, scientists have struggled to explain just how the image got there.