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(And the greatest of these is charity).
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Pray for Persia
by Brett Manero In c. 700 BC, the Jewish Prophet Isaiah wrote these famous words: Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer…who says of Cyrus, “He is my shepherd, and he shall fulfil all my purpose”;saying of Jerusalem, “She shall be built,” and of the temple, “Your foundation shall be laid.” Thus says the Lord to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right…
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The Enduring Catholicity of the French Nation
by Brett Manero In recent years, we American Catholics have heard many horror stories of just how secular Europe has become. It’s been said that there are still many Catholic churches in Europe, but they are empty. Mass attendance and faith overall has diminished significantly on the old Christian Continent. While the light of Catholicism…
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The Ugly Face of Antisemitism Rises Again
by Brett Manero “History does not repeat itself, but it does rhyme,” according to Mark Twain. He is correct. I am not much of a fan of the saying, “History repeats itself,” because the same events do not literally repeat themselves. There is, however, a certain poetry to human history, in areas both good and…
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The Holy Souls & a Good Ghost Story
by Brett Manero November is the month of the holy souls. The autumn season is in full swing, the Gregorian and Church calendars are nearing the end of their cycles, and we meditate on the four last things: death, judgment, heaven, and hell. It is a fitting time of year to focus on these things,…
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Pray for the Healing of the Universal Church
by Brett Manero Today is October 31, 2025, exactly 508 years after the beginning of the Protestant Reformation, when German priest Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to wall of the church in Wittenburg, Germany, forever altering both the history of the Church and the history of the world. One has to wonder if Father…
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The Blessings of Peace & The Untrustworthiness of Evil
by Brett Manero In the past weeks, a monumental event has taken place in the Middle East: a peace deal has been struck between Israel and Hamas, effectively bringing an end to the horrific war in Gaza which has been ongoing since Hamas’ egregious attack on Israel in October of 2023. The peace deal has…
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Diane Keaton and the Impeccability of The Godfather
by Brett Manero Legendary actress Diane Keaton died this past week at the age of seventy-nine, leaving behind a remarkable acting legacy. We send our deepest condolences to her family and loved ones and of course, as Catholics, we pray for her eternal soul. As so often happens with the death of a great artist,…
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The Anniversary of Champion
by Brett Manero Today, October 9, marks the official anniversary of the Marian apparitions in Champion, Wisconsin. Today, the apparitions are known as Our Lady of Champion, being the first confirmed appearances of the Mother of Christ in the United States. Appearing on the eve of the Civil War, Mary’s appearance in America – like…
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Teaser for “Normandy: 80 Years of Freedom”
by Brett Manero This past August, I had the opportunity to travel to Normandy, France, for the eightieth anniversary of the end of the Second World War. The reasons for my trip were several: I had the time off, I was itching to take a big trip, I found some incredible prices (thank you, Iceland…
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Fall, Cemeteries, Gardens, and the Resurrection
by Brett Manero Fall is here and with it, the usual fall stuff that goes with it. In the Rockies of Colorado, the leaves are already reaching their peak color, with the classic golden look of the Aspen trees being of particular beauty. In the Denver area, in the past day alone, the leaves have…
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