HABEMUS PAPAM!! The New Supreme Pontiff, the Vicar of Christ, the Pontifex Maximus, the Holy Father, His Holiness is Jorge Mario Bergoglio and he will Pope Francis. What a joy this day is in […]
GET YOUR PAPAL MASS PARTY ON!!
WE HAVE WHITE SMOKE!!!
WHITE SMOKE!!! NOW WE WAIT TO HEAR WHO IT IS….STAY TUNED!
Get Your Conclave On!
Open this link in another window and play the music as you read this blog post.It will put you in the right frame of mind. Depending on your geographical location in the […]
The Chair, the Pope, and the Bishop
Today is the feast day for The Chair of Saint Peter the Apostle. This day commemorates the apostolic succession and office of supreme pastor from Saint Peter to the soon to be […]
Lent: For the Short Attention Span or the Attention Span Longer Than 2 Minutes
In the crazy and busy world we live, most people have short attention spans, so that is why I provide you the first video. It’s very good, quick, and provides quality information […]
The Catechism of the Catholic Church and the New Evangelization
Yesterday afternoon I had the privilege to attend the 3rd Annual Catechetical Symposium presented by the Diocese of Phoenix Kino Institute. I was pretty fired up to attend since my former academic […]
1 Year Anniversary of TomPerna.org
Wow! Have 365 days really passed since I began this blog? One year ago, as I was leaving the Catholic Schools Dinner for the Diocese of Austin, I ran into Sabrina and Matthew […]
New Beginnings – Introduction to Theology and The Catholicism Series
This post is much different and shorter than most of the posts I have written lately. Someone recently said how much they enjoy my blog posts and the blog in general, but […]
WE ARE CATHOLIC!
This week at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Scottsdale, Arizona, we had a very entertaining and faithful Catholic lead our Advent Parish Mission – his name is Michael Cumbie. Please take […]
Immaculate Heart Radio Interview
Here is the link to my interview that just aired yesterday morning on Immaculate Heart Radio Phoenix 1310 AM. I am the first interview of the Bishop’s Hour. It’s still a very […]
Talk on the New Evangelization
My talk on The New Evangelization from November 15, 2012 is now on my blog for your listening pleasure. This was the last talk from the Adult Faith Formation Series 2012 that myself and […]
To Prepare or Not to Prepare – That is the Question
We have finally entered the Season of Advent. After weeks and months of Ordinary time, the Church now prepares with great hope and anticipation for the coming of Jesus Christ. It’s the […]
Christ the King
Founder of Opus Dei, Saint Jose Maria Escriva once said, “If we let Christ reign in our soul, we will not become authoritarian. Rather we will serve everyone. How I like that word: […]
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
It’s Monday night, late – in the 11 o’clock hour in Arizona. The film, Shrek Forever After is on FX. All night long I have had Confession on my mind (Sacrament of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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