If you have ever worked for the Catholic Church and were responsible for assisting children or teenagers in the reception of their Sacraments, one of the biggest issues that you have is […]
Keep Moving After You’ve Checked the Boxes
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. […]
Pope Benedict XVI, Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the Wedding Feast at Cana – The Homily from our Wedding Mass
On September 8, the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, I was married to Megan in front of our family and friends at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church. Even […]
“Mondays with Mary” – The Miraculous Medal and Employment (and my new position at the parish)
For today’s “Mondays with Mary”, I found a prayer associated with the Miraculous Medal (Source: Association of the Miraculous Medal – http://www.amm.org/Default.aspx) where the specific prayer intention is for employment. The reason […]
Journey into the Desert: Reflections on Worship
Journey into the Desert: Reflections on Worship is the title of our first Lenten Video Study, and the first video series of its kind to be produced by the parish of St. […]
Sunday Homilies and Saturday Morning Speaker Series on iTunes and Google Play Music
As I have done in the past, I want to share with all of you some exciting news coming out of the parish that I work for in Gilbert, Arizona. Our parishioners […]
My Interview on “Hungry For More” with Al Smith – Now On YouTube
Here is my interview from this past Wednesday night, February 4, 2015, on “Hungry for More” with Al Smith on the Fiat Ministry Network. Hope you all can watch it and share […]
Seven Words of Jesus and Mary, Week 4
Continuing with the six-week Lenten reflection series based on the book, Seven Words of Jesus and Mary, by Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen at Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, here are the quotes and […]
Seven Words of Jesus and Mary, Week 3
Continuing with the six-week Lenten reflection series based on the book, Seven Words of Jesus and Mary, by Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen at Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, here are the […]
Seven Words of Jesus and Mary, Week 2
This past Tuesday, myself and John continued with the six-week Lenten reflection series based on the book, Seven Words of Jesus and Mary, by Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen at Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic […]
My Catholic Corner Office
Below are pictures of my Catholic Corner Office at Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic Church. Once we are in the new building, I will have my own office and will post those pictures […]
Four Saints That Will Change Your Life
Today, I had the opportunity to speak to my parish, Saint Mary Magdalene Roman Catholic Church, on Four Saints That Will Change Your Life. This was a last minute change to our […]
The 2nd Anniversary of TomPerna.org
Today is a very significant day since it’s the 2nd Anniversary of TomPerna.org and it’s also my 40th birthday. Not sure what is having more of an impact on me at this […]
I Have A NEW JOB!
After nearly four months of unemployment and the enduring the most difficult period of my life without a job, I give all praise and thanksgiving to Jesus Christ for finding me the […]
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