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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.

Latest Articles By Prof. Anthony Maranise, Obl.S.B.
The Friday We Call "Good"
The Friday We Call "Good"
Professor of spiritual theology, Anthony Maranise, Obl.S.B., offers a brief prayer - in poetic form - for Good Friday within the Easter Triduum.
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The Human Condition & The Week that Changed the World
The Human Condition & The Week that Changed the World
In this article, professor of spiritual theology, Anthony Maranise, OblSB, explores parallels between the human condition, it’s varying emotions, and the emotio-spiritual impacts of Holy Week, offered as a thoughtful theological meditation.
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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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Where Are The Others?: Instructing the Ignorant is a Spiritual Work of Mercy
Where Are The Others?: Instructing the Ignorant is a Spiritual Work of Mercy
Maranise emphasizes the importance of proper catechesis to avoid “Catholic In Name Only” status or excommunication. Drawing from Scripture and Church Fathers, he urges the faithful to seek understanding and deepen their faith.
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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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Persistence & Perseverance as Essential Qualities of Prayer
Persistence & Perseverance as Essential Qualities of Prayer
Anthony Maranise, a lay Benedictine & noted spiritual theologian, reflects on persistence and perseverance as vital to prayer. Finding a 2005 letter from a priest-friend praising his persistence, Maranise connects this to the Gospel of Matthew 14:13-21.
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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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The Beauty of Broken Mirrors
The Beauty of Broken Mirrors
"If you ever feel like you're not enough, I'm going to break all your mirrors."
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Holy Week & Easter During a Time of Pandemic: A Spiritual Meditation
Holy Week & Easter During a Time of Pandemic: A Spiritual Meditation
We tend to view the happenings around us through a “me-centered” prism. Some examples help: That four-engine long train is going to make me late for work!; That Dow plunge cost me so much yesterday!; perhaps even, Social distance is making me stir-crazy! How relevant that last one, right?
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Remember (Part II) - Meaning in Our Memories
Remember (Part II) - Meaning in Our Memories
Both the wisdom and accounting of events in Sacred Scripture illustrate the value and importance of memory to God Himself.
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Remember (Part I) - The Importance of Memory in Scripture
Remember (Part I) - The Importance of Memory in Scripture
To be forgotten… That is one of my top 3 greatest fears. It’s right up there with losing people I love and most spiders. For me, being forgotten about – especially after I am gone from this life, or for that matter, even from any person’s life – indicates that someone must not care enough even to remember the probably little good there is about me.
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Supernatural CPR: An Anamnestic View into the Meaning of Christ's Final Breath
Supernatural CPR: An Anamnestic View into the Meaning of Christ's Final Breath
The classic Christian text from antiquity, apart from the Holy Gospels themselves, of course, which govern the religious order to which I am spiritually-affiliated is known as “The Rule of St. Benedict.”
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Cross of a Different Kind: Cancer & Christian Spirituality
Cross of a Different Kind: Cancer & Christian Spirituality
The city of Memphis (in Tennessee) sometimes gets a negative ‘rep’ from people outside her limits. However, if for no other redeeming quality (even though I believe there are many), Memphis itself deserves respect for being home to a continuous-miracle. In the heart of downtown rests our brightest beacon of hope: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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