Dom Perry

I have a BA from DePaul University in Communications where I studied genre literature, sociology, and scripture, and I also have an AA from Triton College in Journalism.
I have worked as a correctional officer and supervisor for Department of Corrections and am now retired.
I served in the military, US Army E4 Spec 4--Signal Corps.
I have a Black Belt 1st degree in martial arts and taught correctional officers, women, and children of single parent families skills for self defense.
I am currently a Lector and Eucharistic Minister at St. Mary of Celle Church in Berwyn IL.
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Latest Articles By Dom Perry
Presence of YHWH
Presence of YHWH
"Yahweh God shaped man from the soil of the ground and blew the breath of life into his nostrils, and man became a living being." Gn 2:7.
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Angel's Light
Angel's Light
"Send your light and your fidelity, that they may be my guide;" Psalm 43:3b.
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The Pharisee and the Tax Collector
The Pharisee and the Tax Collector
A man walked into the confessional, and impatiently waited for the sliding screen to open. He heard voices from the other side, but could not hear the words. About a few minutes later the screen slid open. He heard the priest say something, but he didn't pay attention. Finally the priest said, "When was your last confession?"
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Deliverance Now Being
Deliverance Now Being
As the winds of sands fly Buffeting the ages of time One worries of sins past Stepping slowly into the cast
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Faith; Leave Me not Alone
Faith; Leave Me not Alone
Faith; leave me not alone. "Wisdom I loved and searched for from youth; I resolved to have her as my bride, I fell in love with her beauty."
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Heaven's Heroes
Heaven's Heroes
A hero in the early Church usually meant that someone stood up for belief in Christ, and therefore was martyred for that belief in a painful death--what does it mean today, more importantly what will it mean in the future? It means the same thing today and tomorrow. It means seeking God and the salvation of one's soul.
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Dear God - we are never alone.
Dear God - we are never alone.
A prayer for Cancer patients, and their care givers. Look at my affliction and rescue me, for I have not forgotten your law. Take up my cause and redeem me; for the sake of your promise give me life. 1. A life lived forever lamenting, a heartfelt ache we always endure. We are consumed with your pain, we are suffering with you.
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Breaking the Chain Letter
Breaking the Chain Letter
"I am The Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. You shall not have other gods beside me." 1. In days past, I remember my mother receiving them in the mail, and became perplexed as what to do. These days, I see them on social media and emails. A chain letter is sent to you.
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Dear God Letters--Wheeling Valor
Dear God Letters--Wheeling Valor
I sat on the bench looking about, and wondered the experiences they encountered as many of them wheeled along, coming and going--the automatic doors opening and closing--brave men and women arriving or leaving their doctors appointments. The VA Hospital had just reopened its newly constructed front entrance with the attendants assisting many of the wheeled chair patients to and from their cars.
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Long Night's Journey into Mourning
Long Night's Journey into Mourning
I awoke to discover I was in mourning long before tragedy ever struck. I awoke in the middle of the night, in a cold sweat with something flying past me, hitting me in the head. As I opened my eyes, I saw through a blur, something grayish, maybe a wing flying past.
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Insanity Prayer Workout
Insanity Prayer Workout
For those who appreciate working out in the gym, whether they call themselves work out junkies or just the casual gym goers, and for that matter those who cannot work out for whatever reason-- I want to suggest a prayer work out. Like working out in the gym, be it weights, aerobics, martial arts, or boxing--flexing the muscles is a good thing.
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Reducing Fear
Reducing Fear
The Crowning of Thorns is the third mystery of the Five Sorrowful Mysteries of the most Holy Rosary, and the fruit of that mystery is 'moral courage.' Fear can be crippling, whether physical or mental, or encountering a bully on the playground or in the work place can be terrifying.
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Presence of YHWH--Dear God Letters
Presence of YHWH--Dear God Letters
Dear God, I draw my breath from you, O God. "Yahweh God shaped man from the soil of the ground and blew the breath of life into his nostrils, and man became a living being." Gn 2:7. And I begin my prayer always by proclaiming--presence of YHWH.
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All Souls--Dear God Letters
All Souls--Dear God Letters
"As the deer longs for streams of water, so my soul longs for you, O God." Psalm 42:2. My soul thirsts for heavenly desires after a life of flesh, and worldly needs. My soul is only strengthened when at Holy Mass I encounter the only true love my soul desires--that which my soul only truly craves for. When at prayer at your altar I ask for, and feel the presence of God.
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Anger issues. Dear God Letters.
Anger issues. Dear God Letters.
Dear God, I need help in anger. That evil demon is lingering around much too easily. What do I get angry about? Almost everything. When trying to care for others; that evil demon is around to agitate me. How can a person overcome something? How can my Guardian Angel help?
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