Is that a pelican? Why is there a pelican on the front of the altar? When my family and I moved parishes last Fall, these were some of the first questions […]
Is that a pelican? Why is there a pelican on the front of the altar?
“Mondays with Mary” – The Virtues of Mary
A few years ago, when we moved into our home, my wife and I talked about having religious images throughout the house. Although we had images and icons around our home in […]
I am the JP2 Generation
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the death of Pope Saint John Paul II. I was at a friend’s wedding reception in the St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church parish hall in […]
Regina Cigars for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is quickly approaching. If you have a dad, a husband, a grandfather, or a son, that will celebrate this day and they are into smoking cigars, I would encourage you […]
Quick Lessons from the Catechism: “I Believe in Life Everlasting”
Over the last two days, the Catholic Church celebrated two major feasts in her liturgical calendar – The Solemnity of All Saints and The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, commonly known […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Flight into the Dakotas
The story I am about to chronicle for you has been described by my friends as one of trust and obedience. Some of them say it was an example of how to […]
5 Advent And Christmas Inspired Cocktails To Enjoy During The Holiday Season (Pictures and Drink Reviews)
This is the follow-up post from my article that is currently on EpicPew.com. The five drinks that I have chosen are listed below with the corresponding saints’ day and one of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Eucharist, Obedience, and Charity in one great homily
A friend of mine shared this great homily with my wife and I. We absolutely loved it! Now, I share it with you. The priest giving the homily is Fr. Robert Bolding. […]
Remembering my Dad…five years after his death
Today is the fifth anniversary of my Dad’s death. I still can’t believe it’s been 5 years already. Below is a YouTube Video of me talking about my Dad. It is essentially […]
The Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Over the past week, due to Covid-19, many countries around the world have consecrated themselves to these two very distinct devotions in the Catholic Church – The Sacred Heart of Jesus and […]
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