Education. Arts. Charity.
(And the greatest of these is charity).
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Fall and the Fragility of Life
by Brett Manero Fall has arrived. Indeed, it’s nearly the middle of October, and the year of 2024 AD is quickly approaching its conclusion. There is something paradoxical about the season of fall (or autumn, if you prefer). It is an immensely beautiful season. A few weeks back, I spent the weekend in Granby, Colorado,…
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One Year Since Hamas Attacked Israel
by Brett Manero One year ago, Hamas terrorists brutally invaded and attacked the State of Israel in one of the most shocking events in recent history. We all know what happened: in an appalling intelligence failure on the part of Israel, Hamas successfully breached Israeli territory and horrifically murdered some 1,200 people. Israeli men,…
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Rest in Peace, James Earl Jones
by Brett Manero Filmmaking is a complicated process. There are so many elements that make up a part of that process: the idea, the story, the script that conveys that story, the principal shoot. Then there is the issue of casting the right actors for the right characters, the editing, the music, and so on.…
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The Dignity of Work
by Brett Manero It’s Labor Day in the United States. For many, it’s a day off, which is always a nice bonus. I don’t have much time for a longer piece but I had some thoughts during Mass today that I wanted to get out. Everything can be viewed from a perspective of faith, or…
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Batman: Caped Crusader – A Dark Return to Gotham’s Golden Age
by Gerry Mulowayi Batman: Caped Crusader is the latest long-form animated series from DC, marking the first series based on the character since Beware the Batman aired in 2013-2014, over a decade ago. The series premiered on August 1st, 2024, on Amazon Prime, with all 10 episodes released simultaneously. But before diving into the review, let’s explore how…
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Quebec City: France in North America
by Brett Manero This past July, my girlfriend Katie and I visited the treasure that is Quebec City, located in the heart of Quebec, Canada. Just a seven-hour drive from Connecticut (our home state), Quebec is a great option for North Americans if you desire to visit somewhere “foreign,” without traveling too far. Nearly everyone…
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Only in Heaven
by Brett Manero I’ve just returned from a most blessed retreat – most likely the most impactful retreat of my earthly journey (so far). There is something incredibly cleansing about literally retreating to a secluded place to listen to God, appreciate nature, and focus on healing. Returning to “the world” is always difficult with its…
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The Transfiguration & The Historicity of Scripture
by Brett Manero This article comes about a week or so late, but as I’ve been traveling and on the road quite a bit this summer, I’ve lost track of time. I wanted to complete this article before entering fully into retreat mode. It’s inspiring how the Church has feasts not only for individual saints,…
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Martha, Mary, and Lazarus (But Let’s Focus on Martha)
by Brett Manero Monday, July 29th is the Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus. This is of course the family from Bethany that features most prominently in the Gospel of John, as well as in the Gospel of Luke. There is genuine debate about the true identity of St. Mary Magdalene, whose feast day…
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Charleston: Southern Charm with a Flair of Europe
by Brett Manero In June of 2024, I had the pleasure of visiting Charleston, South Carolina, with my father and brother. The city is a traveler’s delight, and the only complaint I had was having to leave far too soon. Before visiting a new place for the first time, we often have a unique idea…
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