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Surviving Italy in July: 12 Days, 90 Degrees, and a Lot of Holiness (and Gelato)

A Catholic pilgrimage through Rome, Assisi, and beyond—with holy relics, surprise papal sightings, gluten-free miracles, and 50 miles of walking I…

Aug 4 • 

Domenico Bettinelli

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June 2025

How to Visit Acadia Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Wallet)

A family-tested guide to navigating crowds, camping smart, and finding peace in one of America’s most beautiful national parks.

Jun 21 • 

Domenico Bettinelli

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What If God’s Plan Makes Me Unhappy?

Wrestling with vocation, trust, and the fear of surrendering your dreams—why God’s call isn’t against your heart, but for it.

Jun 4 • 

Domenico Bettinelli

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May 2025

The Women Who Held The Line

In Andor, Bix, Mon Mothma, and Kleya shape what it means to fight the Empire—through silence, sacrifice, and unshakable resolve.

May 16 • 

Domenico Bettinelli

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April 2025

What the Olives Remember

A boy, a bowl of something savory, and the way food carries the weight of love across generations.

Apr 19 • 

Domenico Bettinelli

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The Ring, the Cross, and the Crown

Eucatastrophe and the Echoes of Easter in Middle-earth

Apr 13 • 

Domenico Bettinelli

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March 2025

Then

An archive of past Now pages

Mar 19 • 

Domenico Bettinelli

Kingpin’s Humanity: What Makes Wilson Fisk Marvel’s Most Compelling Villain?

Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin isn’t just a crime boss–he’s a man torn between love, power, and rage.

Mar 6 • 

Domenico Bettinelli

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February 2025

Social Media Sound and Fury, Signifying Nothing

(Originally published in February 2018, but still relevant)

Feb 22 • 

Domenico Bettinelli

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A Philosophy of Family Faith Formation

A Catholic father’s mission to lead my children in faith, virtue, and wisdom every day

Feb 6 • 

Domenico Bettinelli

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What Made Gladiator Great—and Why the Sequel Fell Short

Gladiator II failed to capture the depth, nobility, and emotional weight of its predecessor—losing its hero’s purpose and the heart of its legacy in the…

Feb 5 • 

Domenico Bettinelli

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January 2025

Beyond MCAS into Scouting: Rethinking High School for Real-World Readiness

How Scouting and Project-Based Learning Could Transform Education Into a Path to Wholeness, Not Just College

Jan 20 • 

Domenico Bettinelli

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