Prof. Anthony Maranise, Obl.S.B.
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Prof. Anthony Maranise, Obl.S.B.

Anthony Maranise is a Christian spiritual theologian, author, and board-certified chaplain specializing in the intersections of sport, spirituality, religion, cancer, and mental health. An Oblate of St. Benedict, he explores how prayer and worship deepen faith, providing spiritual care to those facing life’s challenges. He holds degrees in Religion & Philosophy, Behavioral Science, and Catholic Studies from Christian Brothers University and in Interdisciplinary Leadership from Creighton University. Founder of “Sport & the Spiritual Life” and “The Eternal Insight Group,” he authored best-sellers Sport & the Spiritual Life (2013) and Cross of a Different Kind (2018), with three projects forthcoming (2026-2027). Recognized in Who’s Who in American Education (2025) and the recipient of the Associated Press's Distinguished Humanitarian Award (2025), he inspires through writing, teaching, and compassionate ministry. You may learn more about or connect with Anthony by visiting his website: anthonymaranise.com or his LinkedIn page: www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-maranise.

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Love Lies in Wait

Love Lies in Wait

Theologian, Anthony Maranise, Obl.S.B., argues that patient, unpressured waiting is a sign of love and commitment, too often recast by therapy culture as clinginess. Turning to Saint Josemaría Escrivá—Christ has waited in the tabernacle for twenty centuries—he reads human fidelity in work and relationship as a faint analogy of a perfect love already present before we arrive.
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On the Alarming Trend of Dismissing Personified Evil as Myth

On the Alarming Trend of Dismissing Personified Evil as Myth

Prof. Anthony Maranise warns that many progressive Catholics now treat demonic activity as pure myth, defaulting exclusively to psychiatric explanations. Catholic tradition holds that natural illness and diabolical influence can coexist, with the Enemy exploiting genuine human weaknesses. An integral response pairs medical care with spiritual remedies rather than reducing one to the other.
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Two Brief Observations

Two Brief Observations

In two reflections, Prof. Anthony Maranise explores divine love that never stops despite our repeated disappointments, and the call to persevere through obstacles as a path to greatness and sainthood. True love and life demand Christ-centered endurance.
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Now, I Understand!

Now, I Understand!

In "Now, I Understand!", Prof. Anthony Maranise sees God's Plan over coincidence. Childhood leukemia survival brought gratitude and infertility, evoking mixed emotions. Zechariah's biblical muting for doubt mirrors his writing loss during depression, restored via pilgrimage, revealing God's loving correction.
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Liberation & Light: A Scholarly Review of the Documentary Film, "Triumph Over Evil"

Liberation & Light: A Scholarly Review of the Documentary Film, "Triumph Over Evil"

In Prof. Anthony Maranise’s scholarly review, Triumph Over Evil: Battle of the Exorcists condemns occult curiosity as demonic portals, corrects Hollywood’s exorcism myths with Catholic theology and exorcist insights, and traces evil to Lucifer’s rebellion while affirming Satan’s defeat. The film proclaims Christ’s Resurrection victory, urging fidelity to sacraments for spiritual protection.
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An Abridged Stations of the Cross for Busy Persons

An Abridged Stations of the Cross for Busy Persons

Anthony Maranise, Obl.S.B., offers an abridged Stations of the Cross for busy people, with short prayers for each of the fourteen stations and the Resurrection, followed by a "Gloria Patri." The reflections focus on Jesus' mercy and love, uniting personal struggles with His passion. This devotion fosters spiritual renewal through concise meditations on hope and compassion.
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Act Your Shoesize, Not Your Age

Act Your Shoesize, Not Your Age

Anthony Maranise reflects on the phrase "act your age, not your shoesize," initially perceiving it as a call to mature, but later embracing its invitation to adopt a childlike faith and trust in God, as encouraged by Jesus in the Gospels. He suggests that, contrary to urging children to grow up quickly, adults should emulate the pure, trusting nature of children to better connect with God’s love.
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Sunsets to Sunrise

Sunsets to Sunrise

I would like to highlight for you, now, but two examples from God’s Word wherein we see Jesus speaking about, if not promising, that finality may not be as final as we suspect… at least on this side of eternity.
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