Our prayers have been answered!!! One of the most destructive laws in the history of the United States of America is no more!! It comes on the Feast of the Most Sacred […]
Roe v. Wade…OVERTURNED!!
Holy Water Fonts for Children
Last weekend, my family and I attended Mass at our parish here in Bismarck, the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit. I was excited to see the holy water fonts since I had […]
Who The Heck Are These Guys? 4 Saints I Have Never Heard Of Before
In the 1989 film Major League, there is a scene where fans of the Cleveland Indians are reading the newspaper and talking about the team for the upcoming season. The overall consensus is […]
10 Scriptural Passages That Emphasize Hospitality
In The Rule of St. Benedict, it states, “All guests to the monastery should be welcomed as Christ because he will say, ‘I was a stranger, and you took me in’ (Matt. 25:35). Show […]
Saint Patrick, The Apostle to Ireland
The date and location of St. Patrick’s birth are unknown; however, he was born around 389. He was the son of Calpirnius, a Roman-British deacon, and Conchessa. Contrary to popular belief, he […]
“Mondays with Mary” – A Farmers Prayer to Mary
A few days ago, I was reading through a monthly magazine that we receive because our home is in an area of town that was once considered rural, that means our area […]
UMary Dining Lenten Phone Challenge
When I interviewed for my current position, Director of Mission and Hospitality in Dining Services, at the University of Mary, in November and December 2020, one of the interview questions was how […]
The 10th Anniversary of TomPerna.org
Today, January 28, is the 10th Anniversary of my website and blog. It still amazes me that I have reached this mark in my writing. I can remember starting this whole thing […]
Review: Catholic Family Crate (December)
Recently, I just became an affiliate with Catholic Family Crate. They sent me a sample crate from the month of December to review. I was planning on getting this out during the […]
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and the Epiphany House Blesssing
I would like to extend a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from my family to yours. I hope that this Christmas season has been a joyful one. I also pray […]
Christmas 2021: Gift ideas for every Catholic on your list
Now that we have officially entered the Advent Season and look toward the Christmas Season, I know many people have already begun to think about the gifts that they will buy for […]
Veterans Day 2021: Remember to Offer Up a Prayer for Them Today
On this day, November 11, we remember the brave men and women that have served our country and who have given us the freedoms we love so much. Let us pray with […]
It’s November – Time for the Nazarite Challange
I would imagine in this day and age that many of you have heard of “No Shave November” – that month out of the year when the men in your life don’t […]
The Holy Rosary is so important…I’ve written on it 20 times
Today, marks the 20th time that I have written on the great spiritual weapon known as the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary – yes, it is that important! As […]
“Mondays with Mary” – 15 Promises from Our Lady to Those Who Pray the Rosary
As we begin the Month of the Holy Rosary, I would like to share with you the 15 promises from Our Lady to those who pray the Rosary. These 15 promises come […]
7 Quotes from St. Augustine of Hippo On the Church
Today, we celebrate one of the great Doctors of the Church and most popular saints in all of Catholicism – Saint Augustine of Hippo. His influence on the Catholic Church has spanned […]
August 18 – The Day My Life Changed Forever
It has been quite a while since I have written on this blog and thought today was a good day to write about how August 18, 2017 changed my life forever. Although […]
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