Since today, March 25, is the Solemnity of the Annunciation, I wanted to share you some of my favorite Annunciation artwork – Like what you read today? Sign up here to receive […]
“Mondays with Mary” – The Annunciation through Art
10 Everyday Sayings of Mother Angelica
Many of us probably remember Mother Angelica from her days on the Catholic channel, which she founded, known as the Eternal Word Television Network, and otherwise known simply as EWTN. If you […]
Saint Joseph Socks on the Solemnity of Saint Joseph
If you have been reading my blog/website for a few years, you will know that I have written on Saint Joseph many times. I think the exact number of blog posts is […]
“Mondays with Mary” – Saint Joseph: The Guardian of the Redeemer
In seven years of writing on this website/blog, I have written on Saint Joseph at least twelve different times. He is one my favorite saints and my go-to-saint during times of stress […]
Lenten Parish Mission 2019 with Bishop James S. Wall
This past week, from Monday to Wednesday, we were blessed by the presence of Bishop James S. Wall of the Diocese of Gallup, who lead our Lenten Parish Mission for this year. […]
“Mondays with Mary” – With Our Lady at the Foot of the Cross
The connection of the Lenten Season with Mary is not always obvious. The Stations of the Cross and Sorrowful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary give us insight of the Passion of Jesus […]
The Croatian Wedding tradition, a crucifix, and six months of marriage
On September 8, 2018, on the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Megan and I were married at Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Gilbert, AZ. Supported by many […]
It’s Ash Wednesday…Time to Get Our Lent On
If there was ever a year when I truly needed Lent, this would be that year. Although my personal life has been blessed beyond measure with my marriage back in September (see […]
St. Peter Damian is PERFECT for the Vatican Sex Abuse Summit
I find it very fitting, and one could argue that’s it’s providential, that the memorial of Saint Peter Damian is falling on the first day of the Vatican’s Sex Abuse Summit. Known […]
Saint Francis de Sales, a Wonderful Example for Journalists
Unbeknownst to me this was published back on February 1, 2019 – If there was ever a time when we needed to invoke a Princess Leia distress message, as she did when […]
Introduction to New Testament II Podcasts
For the past five years, I have been teaching the class, Introduction to New Testament II, for the Kino Catechetical Institute here in the Diocese of Phoenix. It is something I look […]
“Mondays with Mary” – Lourdes, Lourdes, Lourdes
If you have ever bought a home, the biggest thing you need to remember is location, location, location. I have been told that when it comes to making movies, the most thing […]
Catholic Podcasts from the JP2 Generation
For as long as I can remember, I have been trying to figure out a way for people to listen to my talks and presentations that I have given over the years. […]
“Mondays with Mary” – Our Lady of Bandra (India)
After a few weeks off, I turn our attention to the second National Marian Shrine in the country of India – Our Lady of Bandra. Although the current church is just over […]
Small Things, Great Love – One Woman’s Journey with the Lord
In order to bring some new content unto my website/blog, I have started interviewing friends that have small Catholic businesses online. Last week, I spoke with my friend, Allison Seitz from Small […]
The 7th Anniversary of TomPerna.org and Catholic Podcasts
Today marks the 7th Anniversary of my website/blog and it is also my birthday. I can’t believe it’s been 7 years since I first started this site, while I was living in […]
10 Quotes about St. Thomas Aquinas from G.K. Chesterton
Without a doubt, the best book I have ever read on Saint Thomas Aquinas comes from the mind of G.K. Chesterton. Not a theologian himself, but considered one of the great authors […]
