Do you want to be a saint? Seven daily habits for the new year January 11, 2021By Hanael Bianchi Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Fertile Soil, Saints Being a saint is like being a successful athlete or musician. You need a good plan, determination and the grace of God.
Bernini’s baldacchino is actually a ciborium December 2, 2020By Hanael Bianchi Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Commentary, Fertile Soil Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s baldacchino or baldachin is one of the most noticeable features in the interior of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. The massive bronze structure was built to signify the importance of the main altar and the tomb of St. Peter, which is directly under the main altar.
Don’t let them divide us November 3, 2020By Hanael Bianchi Catholic Review Filed Under: 2020 Election, Commentary, Fertile Soil Social media has created two separate realities: one for Democrats and one for Republicans.
The unknown vice of curiosity September 21, 2020By Hanael Bianchi Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Fertile Soil Curiosity becomes a problem when we pursue something that we should not or need not know.
Birthday drive-by collecting donations for St. Philip Neri food pantry June 5, 2020By Hanael Bianchi Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Fertile Soil I am honored to be Faith’s godfather, but the roles have been reversed these past few weeks. She has been the one teaching me how to be a good Christian.
A thank-you to our priests June 4, 2020By Hanael Bianchi Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Coronavirus, Fertile Soil I have an immense sense of gratitude, especially for our spiritual fathers, who helped keep the flame our faith alive during this time.
Bianchi’s Wager May 27, 2020By Hanael Bianchi Filed Under: Blog, Fertile Soil Here’s my version of the wager. Embrace an authentic Catholic attitude and see how it impacts your life now.
Every Catholic man should do this once April 30, 2020By Hanael Bianchi Filed Under: Blog, Fertile Soil I completed the Exodus program this Easter as part of a fraternity at St. John Parish in Westminster. It changed my life.
Something is wrong: The crisis of modern addictions March 7, 2018By Hanael Bianchi Filed Under: Blog, Fertile Soil Modernity is not a constant movement towards progress. Instead the modern worldview has a gaping hole right in the middle of it.
Preach the Gospel at all times (and without any exceptions) October 27, 2017By Hanael Bianchi Filed Under: Blog, Fertile Soil Sharing our faith is also an inherent aspect of being a Catholic. Are you a Catholic? Do you believe it is good to be a Catholic? If so, how can you not share the faith with everyone?
How did Jesus become the friend that everyone tries to avoid? September 19, 2017By Hanael Bianchi Filed Under: Blog, Fertile Soil Jesus is present from the moment I wake up, and he is with me until the moment I fall asleep at night. How do I interact with him? How much of that time do I ignore him?
The Litany of Trust: A Prayer for our Times April 3, 2017By Hanael Bianchi Filed Under: Blog, Fertile Soil It was a typical Saturday in late January. My best friend was helping me install a laminate floor in our living room. We took a break to have lunch together, and chitchatted for a bit before he left. Four days later, I received a series of frantic text messages and
