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Fertile Soil

Students at St. John School shoot for the stars

December 14, 2021
By Hanael Bianchi
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Commentary, Fertile Soil, Schools

“This truly was an amazing accomplishment, proving that with hard work, tenacity, collaboration and a little luck, we can reach stars,” said Clare Hoerl, art and STEM teacher at St John School.

St. Peter Julian Eymard: Apostle of the Eucharist

August 31, 2021
By Hanael Bianchi
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Commentary, Eucharist, Fertile Soil, Saints

In this Year of the Eucharist, no saint should figure more prominently than St. Peter Julian Eymard, the Apostle of the Eucharist.

St. Tarcisius and Reverence for the Eucharist

August 4, 2021
By Hanael Bianchi
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Eucharist, Fertile Soil

Would you give your life to protect the Blessed Sacrament? St. Tarcisius, made this tremendous sacrifice, and today he is venerated as a great martyr.

Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque and First Friday Devotions: The Year of the Eucharist

June 3, 2021
By Hanael Bianchi
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Eucharist, Fertile Soil

The heart is the center of our being. and the seat of our emotions and love. The Sacred Heart of Jesus symbolizes his great love for humanity.

Welcome back to Mass: Five benefits of receiving the Eucharist

May 20, 2021
By Hanael Bianchi
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Fertile Soil

Restaurant parking lots are full of cars. School playgrounds are bustling with children. The garden center at Home Depot is packed. Workplaces are reopening. Activity is slowly returning to pre-pandemic levels. And yet, churches are not as full as they used to be before COVID-19. The pandemic resulted in many Catholics not attending Mass or […]

A Catholic call for unity

February 9, 2021
By Hanael Bianchi
Filed Under: Commentary, Fertile Soil

A call for unity without truth is the tool of con artists. Instead, unity must be based on the word of God, the sword which Jesus brings.

Do you want to be a saint? Seven daily habits for the new year

January 11, 2021
By 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, 2020
By 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, 2020
By 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, 2020
By 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, 2020
By 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, 2020
By 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.

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