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Birthday drive-by collecting donations for St. Philip Neri food pantry
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Birthday drive-by collecting donations for St. Philip Neri food pantry

Hanael BianchiJune 5, 20203 min read
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
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A thank-you to our priests

Hanael BianchiJune 4, 20204 min read
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
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Bianchi’s Wager

Hanael BianchiMay 27, 20206 min read
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
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Every Catholic man should do this once

Hanael BianchiApril 30, 20205 min read
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
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Something is wrong: The crisis of modern addictions

Hanael BianchiMarch 7, 20189 min read
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)
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Preach the Gospel at all times (and without any exceptions)

Hanael BianchiOctober 27, 20178 min read
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?
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How did Jesus become the friend that everyone tries to avoid?

Hanael BianchiSeptember 19, 20177 min read
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
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The Litany of Trust: A Prayer for our Times

Hanael BianchiApril 3, 20176 min read
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
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Why having two horrible presidential candidates presents a golden opportunity for Catholics

Hanael BianchiOctober 7, 20164 min read
After the first presidential debate, it was clear we have two of the worst candidates for president imaginable. We would be hard pressed to find individuals more unpopular than Clinton and Trump, and as the election quickly approaches, we are left wondering: what happened? Yet, this election could be a
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