Tag: Blessed Pope Pius IX

7 Quotes from Blessed Pope Pius IX

By Tom Perna on February 13, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

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. […]

“Mondays with Mary” – The Immaculate Conception

By Tom Perna on December 9, 2013 • ( 2 Comments )

Traditionally on the Liturgical Calendar, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception falls on December 8, however, this year we celebrated the Second Sunday of Advent. When a memorial, feast, or solemnity falls […]

Special Friday Edition: “Mondays with Mary” – The Immaculate Conception: Explained

By Tom Perna on December 7, 2012 • ( 6 Comments )

Today’s blog post is a “special edition” of “Mondays with Mary” regarding the great Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, which is a Holy Day of Obligation for Catholics. This means we are […]