The Magis Center is launching a new John Templeton Foundation funded campaign, “The Purposeful Universe. The campaign will be promoted to journalists, bloggers, and also on social media platforms through mid-December.  Here is the text of the press release that went out yesterday.. Please forward to friends, family, colleagues, etc.

On Sept. 8, the feast of the Birthday of Our Lady, Parusia Media will launch The Spiritual Rosary Pilgrimage, a virtual pilgrimage celebrating the Blessed Virgin and the Life of Christ. The 4-week event will conclude on Oct. 7, the Feast of the Holy Rosary. 

For readers who love to gaze heavenward, the moon and the red planet Mars will put on a show over the weekend.

On a recent episode of Father Spitzer’s Universe, Father discussed the availability of a Covid-19 vaccine and the ethics of producing and utilizing a vaccine that has been developed using fetal cells from aborted babies. 

The United States is increasing in “Nones,” i.e, those who claim no religious affiliation.

Since its founding in 1972, the Templeton Prize has honored 17 scientists, 7 opinion leaders, 16 religious leaders, and 7 theologians/philosophers.

Musical artist Marie Miller, daughter of our Executive Director Joe Miller, produced a heartwarming slide show tribute to the medical personnel who are on the front lines of the Covid-19 pandemic. It’s set to her new song "Brave New Step" and includes photos from the USA and international locations. Watch the video below:

Fr. George Coyne, SJ, passed away on February 14, 2020. He was an astrophysicist, a priest, the former director of the Vatican Observatory, and a “remarkable man.” His life and contributions are celebrated in moving tributes from the Vatican Observatory website and many other outlets, including the New York Times.

The last week of January was a historic week for space news.

Father Spitzer is traveling this week so in lieu of his Wednesday on the World commentary we wanted to share this month’s cover story from Christendom College’s "Principles" magazine entitled, Three Sane Decisions to Help You Save Your Soul.