As one who grew up not knowing the beauty of sacred music in the Catholic Liturgy, this new CD by the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of the Apostles, gives me great hope […]
The Beauty of Sacred Music
Tom Perna
“Mondays with Mary” – The Saints and Popes on the Holy Rosary
Since this coming Thursday is the Solemnity of All Saints (November 1), this “Mondays with Mary” will conclude this month of the Holy Rosary with a post on what the saints and […]
How To Choose A CATHOLIC College
This morning I found out that the 2012-2013 Newman Guide has been published. As usual, my alma mater, Franciscan University of Steubenville was among the Universities listed in the Newman Guide. Franciscan […]
“Mondays with Mary” – 37th Annual Arizona Rosary Celebration in Phoenix, Arizona
Yesterday I attended the 37th Annual Arizona Rosary Celebration in Phoenix, Arizona. This event is one of the largest events (5,000 attendees) that shows honor to the Blessed Mother and the Holy […]
On A Mission From God!!
Today is the optional feast day for the memorial of Blessed John Paul II. On May 1, 2011, Pope John Paul II was beatified by his successor, Pope Benedict XVI. Last year, […]
The New Breed of Holy Priests in the Catholic Church
This came to me from LarryD of Acts of the Apostasy – a great blog that uses humor and intelligence to spread the beauty of the Catholic Church. This is a great […]
Mondays with Mary” – Benedict XVI, the Year of Faith, and the Mother of God
Even though I had said at the beginning of the month that I was going to write on the Holy Rosary during the month of October, I am switching gears this week […]
Year of Faith Begins at Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Here are some of the events and activities that are occurring at the parish that I work at in Scottsdale, Arizona – Our Lady of Perpetual of Help. Realizing that many people […]
The Year of Faith…Are You Ready For It?
The Year of Faith…Are You Ready For It? There are so many exciting events happening in the Catholic Church over the next year throughout the world. As we celebrate the 50th Anniversary […]
“Mondays with Mary” – The Holy Rosary Through the Words of Blessed John Paul II
Last Tuesday I went to Confession (the Sacrament of Reconciliation), as I always do on Tuesdays at a parish close to where I work in Scottsdale. For the past month, every Tuesday, […]
Our Lady of the Rosary
On May 14 of this year, I wrote a blog post for “Mondays with Mary” on Our Lady of Fatima. During these approved apparitions, the Blessed Mother appeared at Fatima as “Our […]
The Angels Were Not Invented by Hallmark Cards and Gifts
Okay! Let’s get a few things straightened out about the Angels. First, the angels existed long before Hallmark Cards and Gifts. I know you think they invented them because their stores are […]
“Mondays with Mary” – The Holy Rosary, Part Deux and St. Therese of the Child Jesus
On May 7, 2012, I wrote a blog post on the Holy Rosary giving a basic understanding of the prayer that Blessed John Paul II admitted was his favorite prayer and the […]
The Feast of the Archangels
The Catechism of the Catholic #329 – “St. Augustine says, “’Angel’ is the name of their office, not of their nature. If you seek of their nature, it is ‘spirit’; if you […]
The Holy and Divine Liturgy
Since I have begun working at a parish, it’s been my great joy to attend Holy Mass more on a daily basis. I admit, I don’t go everyday, but I do go […]
“Mondays with Mary” – Mary, Seat of Wisdom
In the book, Maria – Pope Benedict XVI on the Mother of God, the Holy Father collects many of his homilies, speeches, and prayers together along with many great photos of his […]
The Catholic Priesthood
On the Feast of St. Matthew the Evangelist, I present to you a young priest that gives me hope for the Church. I know him personally and consider this man of God […]
TOM PERNA 