A few years back when I oversaw the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) at our parish, I thought to myself that we really need a good book to give to […]
Book Review: I’m Catholic, Now What? by Shaun McAfee
“Mondays with Mary” – The Marian Prayer of Saint Casimir of Poland
Two days from today, on March 4, the Catholic Church will remember one of the great Polish saints – Saint Casimir of Poland. Patron Saint to the youth of both Poland and […]
7 Quotes from Blessed Pope Pius IX
Born on May 13, 1792, Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferrett, Blessed Pope Pius IX was elected to the Papacy on June 16, 1846, and served 32 years till his death on February 7, 1878. […]
Saint Dominic Socks from Sock Religious
In the past, I have written about the socks that I wear, and in my collection of socks, I have socks from Sock Religious, a Catholic company producing Saint and other Catholic-themed […]
Saint John Bosco – Patron of Schoolchildren
Saint John Bosco was born in 1815 and was raised by his saintly mother, Margaret. She would play an integral role throughout his entire life. From a very early age, Don Bosco, […]
5 Quotes from the words of Saint Thomas Aquinas – The Angelic Doctor
Today is the memorial of Saint Thomas Aquinas, otherwise known as the Angelic Doctor. It was reading G.K. Chesterton’s book about Thomas Aquinas many years ago that first intrigued me of this […]
Heaven on Earth and The Veil Removed
Recently, I was walking around Sportsman’s Warehouse and said to a friend – “this place is like heaven on earth.” After he laughed at me. I also said to him, “I also […]
“Mondays with Mary”- Holy House of Loreto
The Holy House of Loreto is traditionally believed to be the house that Our Lady was born and raised, and the same home where the Annunciation took place. It is in this […]
“Mondays with Mary” – Basilica of Saint Mary Major
Saint Mary Major is one of the three Patriarchal Basilicas and is a gem in the tiara of the many Roman churches. The treasures that call the basilica home are priceless. They […]
The Epiphany House Blessing
Last year the Feast of the Epiphany came and went for my wife and me during our first year of marriage, however, later that day we said to each other that when […]
Marian Monogram Socks from Sock Religious
Just because the days of Christmas gift-giving has come to an end for this year, does not mean that purchasing Catholic socks has to cease. Today, on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother […]
Happy New Year 2020 from Tom Perna and the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
From my family to yours, I hope and pray that you have a blessed and happy New Year. As we begin this new year, and a new decade, let us refocus our […]
Merry Christmas 2019 from Tom Perna
From my family to yours, I wish you a very blessed and joyful Christmas Season. I pray that Our Lady may bring you closer to her Son and our Savior, Jesus Christ, […]
December 20 – Fruit Worthy of Penance
“Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruit worthy of repentance.” (Matt. 3:7-8). There are two things which lead to penance, namely, a realization of our own sins and […]
December 19 – Penance
“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” (Matt. 3:2) “Do penance, John the Baptist thus announces a certain life. As St. Augustine says, “No one, who is the master of […]
December 18 – The Feast of the Expectation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
“Blessed is the womb that bore you.” (Luke 11:27) The womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary is called blessed on account of many things: Because is bore Him Who is blessed in […]
“Mondays with Mary” – The Feast of the Expectation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
For many centuries in the liturgical calendar, December 18 was the day the Catholic Church celebrated the Expectation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It was celebrated for centuries up until they changed […]
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