The Thanksgiving holiday is a time when family and friends gather together, however, it’s more than just eating turkey and gathering with family around a table. As Catholics, we can celebrate “thanksgiving” […]
Giving Thanks to God on Thanksgiving
Tom Perna
Christmas gift ideas for every Catholic on your list
As we approach the Advent and Christmas Seasons, I know many people have begun to think about the gifts that they will buy for family and friends this year. Although there are […]
“Mondays with Mary” – Names of Our Lady Blanket
This morning I was scrolling through my Instagram feed and came upon a very cool blanket from the Worthy of Agape shop. The blanket has many names, titles, and symbols that pertain […]
Pray for Our Veterans 2020
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 […]
Pope St. John Paul II…We Need You!
Today, October 22, we celebrate the memorial of the great Polish Pope of the 20th century, John Paul II. He was theological and prayer titan whose words and influence will be felt […]
Being a Pro-Life Catholic: Explained in One Great Homily
It’s been a long time since I have heard a homily like the one I am going to share with you today. After listening to the 22-minute sermon, I said to myself, […]
10 Quotes from “BIG T”
Today, October 15, is the memorial of the foundress of the Discalced Carmelites, Saint Teresa of Avila otherwise known as “Big T” (St. Therese of Lisieux is “Little T” and St. Teresa […]
Prayer to Saint Michael: The Prayer We Need to Pray EVERY DAY
There are a lot of prayers that one can say in a day, however, the one prayer that I believe we all should be praying daily is the Prayer to Saint Michael. […]
Anti-Catholicism, Holiness, and four ways to become a Saint
If you haven’t noticed this week, the Anti-Catholic rhetoric machine has been scattered over many mainstream media websites. The left-wing journalists…err…activists are out in full force attacking the Supreme Court nominee, Amy […]
September 11, 2001: A day I remember like it was yesterday
One week prior, I began work at a new sales position after being a youth minister for two years. I remember being excited about this new position since the majority of our […]
8 Blog Posts on Mother Teresa
Tomorrow, September 5, is the memorial for the great Albanian saint and founder of the Missionaries of Charity, Saint Teresa of Calcutta. A beloved saint of the 20th century, Mother Teresa is […]
And You, Catholic Music Lovers…
If you are new to my blog and website, you may not be aware of Sock Religious, a small Catholic company creating and selling Saint and other Catholic-themed socks. As I have […]
If you are a US Catholic and plan to vote this November, you need to read this document.
Catholics in the Public Square is a document written by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted of the Diocese of Phoenix. It lays out the lay person’s role in politics, most importantly the role […]
Saint Peter Chrysologus Was Sort Of The Early Church Version Of The 1990’S James Bond
When I hear Saint Peter Chrysologus’ nickname, “Golden-Worded”, my mind automatically transports me back to the 1995 James Bond film, GoldenEye, which starred Pierce Brosnan as the famous MI6 agent. The reason […]
9 Quotes on Work from Saint Josemaria Escriva
This has to be one of the worst times in US history to be searching for a job. I am not trying to be overdramatic when I say that, however, trying to […]
“Mondays with Mary” – An Alphabet of Mary
If you have children or grandchildren, you know that having children’s books in the house is a very important thing. Many of us probably buy the standard children’s book that has been […]
Pope Saint John Paul II: The American Experiment
On December 16, 1997, Pope John Paul II received the new United States of America Ambassador to the Holy See, H.E. Mrs. Corrine (Lindy) Claiborne Boggs. During that meeting, John Paul II […]
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