Although my testimony to this great man of God and Catholic priest will not compare to the many others who knew him better than I, I felt the need to write this […]
Remembering Father Michael Scanlan, TOR
Help Support Andrea Thomas’ NEW ALBUM
I first met Andrea Thomas (AT as some of us call her) when I was a graduate student at Franciscan University of Steubenville working on my Masters in Theology six years ago. […]
The Sermon on the Mount: Jesus, the New Law, and the Kingdom of God
Over the next four Sundays, as we approach the Season of Lent, the Gospel Readings in the Western Rite of the Catholic Church will be read from the Gospel of St. Matthew, […]
The Legacy of Saint Francis of Assisi
Being that I come from an Italian family, Saint Francis of Assisi was on the lips of my grandparents and I remember hearing his name as a child. As a teenager growing […]
Saint Joseph of Cupertino
Today is the memorial for Saint Joseph of Cupertino. I would suggest reading this short explanation of his life at the Catholic Encyclopedia, New Advent.org. While attending Franciscan University of Steubenville for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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