Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 18, is the traditional celebration of the Marian title – Our Lady of Mercy. Although I have written on this title in the past, based on the writings of […]
“Mondays with Mary” – Our Lady of Mercy
Book Review: “All Things Catholic – A Guide from A to Z” by Shaun McAfee
Many years ago, when I was the Director of Adult Evangelization and Catechesis, at a parish in Gilbert, AZ, my pastor and I spoke about the need for books that help Catholics […]
Daddy, what bead are we on?
“Daddy, what bead are we on?” is a question I am asked frequently by my two oldest sons during our nighttime rosary. It is a question that at first perturbed me, but […]
Regina Cigars
There are Blessings in the Potholes of Life
After enduring unemployment for nine months in 2020, I am in the same situation again. On June 1, my former employer and I parted ways. It was not my choice. For the […]
June – The Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
As Catholics, we are called not to follow and embrace the culture of our time, but we must always strive to be counter-cultural. When we are faced with opposition that seems too […]
The Regina Caeli: An Easter Prayer to Our Lady
Now that we have entered the Easter Season, the Regina Caeli is one of the four antiphons that can be chanted (or recited) to the Blessed Virgin Mary. This prayer is said […]
My first article on Catholic365.com
It’s been just over 5 months since I have written anything on my website/blog. There are a lot of reasons why that’s been the case – the main reason is that I […]
The 10th Anniversary of TomPerna.org
Today, January 28, is the 10th Anniversary of my website and blog. It still amazes me that I have reached this mark in my writing. I can remember starting this whole thing […]
August 18 – The Day My Life Changed Forever
It has been quite a while since I have written on this blog and thought today was a good day to write about how August 18, 2017 changed my life forever. Although […]
The Flight into the Dakotas
The story I am about to chronicle for you has been described by my friends as one of trust and obedience. Some of them say it was an example of how to […]
Remembering my Dad…five years after his death
Today is the fifth anniversary of my Dad’s death. I still can’t believe it’s been 5 years already. Below is a YouTube Video of me talking about my Dad. It is essentially […]
“Mondays with Mary” – Consecration Prayer to Mary by Saint Maximillian Kolbe
One of the great saints of the 20th century is Saint Maximilian Kolbe and known to many as The Great Saint of Auschwitz. A man that really needs no introduction in most […]
“Mondays with Mary” – Prayer to Our Lady, Help of Christians (on a Tuesday)
Every once in a while, something comes up on a Monday where I am unable to write a “Mondays with Mary” – one of those Monday’s happened to be yesterday. So, today, […]
The 7th Anniversary of “Mondays with Mary”
Today is the 7th Anniversary of “Mondays with Mary.” I started this series seven years ago thinking that I would only do it during the month of May, but after receiving affirmations […]
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 […]
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 […]
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