Before we dive into the veneration of Mary, let’s get this out there in the open right now in order to combat the non-Catholic claim that Catholics worship Mary. Catholics do not […]
“Mondays with Mary” – The Veneration of Mary
Happy Mother’s Day
During this month of Mary, we celebrate the day known to us Mother’s Day. It is a day where we honor those women in our lives that cared for us in the […]
“Mondays with Mary” – The Importance of Marian Devotion (and the 4th Anniversary)
As long as I can remember, I have had always had a devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, but never fully understood Mary’s role in Salvation History till I studied Mariology in […]
My Interview on the Bishop’s Hour with Michael Dixon
Tomorrow, Monday, May 2 at 11:00 am Phoenix Time (2:00 pm EST), my radio interview on the Blessed Virgin Mary will air with Michael Dixon on The Bishop’s Hour. If you are in […]
Quick Lessons from the Catechism: Respect for Human Life and Health
Since today is the memorial of St. Gianna Beretta Molla – wife, mother, and doctor, I found it fitting to discuss with you what the Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches about […]
“Mondays with Mary” – The Top Five “Mondays with Mary” Over the Past 365 Days
Being that next Monday is the fourth anniversary of “Mondays with Mary” and the 200th blog post of the series; I thought I would do something very simple and very short for […]
Quick Lessons from the Catechism: Resurrection of the Body (and One Year Without Dad)
One year ago today, April 22, 2015, my Dad, Thomas Michael Perna Sr., passed away due to complications with Crohn’s Disease, which he endured for many years. It was the hardest day […]
“Mondays with Mary” – Six Quotes on the Importance of Mary to the Catholic Priesthood
Since yesterday was the 53rd World Day of Prayer for Vocations and Good Shepherd Sunday, today’s “Mondays with Mary” comes from the 1992 Apostolic Exhortation written by Pope St. John Paul II […]
World Day of Prayer for Vocations – The Catholic Priesthood
Today is World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Let us pray in union with the Universal Church for more young men to hear the call to the Priesthood. Pope Francis said about […]
Happy Birthday, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Happy Birthday to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI! Today, Papa Benedict is 89 years old. To read my many blog posts about him or his theology, please click this link. Like Pope […]
The Catholicity of Baseball (Radio Interview – The Thirsty Catholics with Pat Ryan)
Back on June 15, 2012, I had my first ever radio interview with Pat Ryan in Austin, Texas when Pat was hosting the show, Relevant to You. Pat Ryan is now the […]
Quick Lessons from the Catechism: Sacrament of Confirmation
Over the past few days, through a variety of different avenues at the parish, I have either overseen or directly taught on the Sacrament of Confirmation. On Monday night, Fr. Chris Axline, […]
“Mondays with Mary” – 5 Quotes from Pope St. John Paul II on Mary as the Virgin of Virgins
In my book, Understanding Catholic Teaching on the Blessed Virgin Mary (Emmaus Road Publishing), I open the chapter on the dogma of Mary’s Perpetual Virginity with this, “The second dogma of the […]
God, Moses, and “Amen Corner”
Not many people this side of heaven know about the infinite round of golf that occurs between God and Moses, but as you will see below, there is one round of golf […]
“Mondays with Mary” – Mother Angelica on Mary
Last Sunday, Easter Sunday, Mother Mary Angelica of the Annunciation, entered into eternal life. The outpouring of condolences reached across the globe. For numerous days on social media, Mother Angelica was “trending.” […]
Remembering Pope St. John Paul II: Eleven Years Later
Eleven years ago today, April 2, 2005, Pope St. John Paul II, died and entered eternal life. I remember receiving the news at a small wedding reception I was attending that Saturday […]
12 Sayings of Mother Angelica that Made Me Laugh Out Loud
As many of you probably know by now, Mother Mary Angelica, the founder of the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) passed into eternal life yesterday afternoon around 5:00pm. It is fitting that […]
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