Thomas J. Salerno, Author at Busted Halo

Thomas J. Salerno

Thomas J. Salerno is a freelance writer living on Long Island. He holds a BA in anthropology from Stony Brook University. Through his writing, Thomas explores the intersection of the Catholic faith with nerd/geek culture. He is also a short story writer and aspiring novelist working in the genres of science fiction and fantasy.

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The Prodigal Son: How to Overcome the 3 Lies We Tell Ourselves

Thomas J. Salerno January 4, 2023

Earlier this year my home parish welcomed a new associate pastor. He’s a friendly and vibrant young priest and a gifted preacher. Indeed, one of…

How St. Teresa of Avila Helped Me Overcome the Fear of Failure

Thomas J. Salerno September 7, 2022

For many years, I struggled to overcome a paralyzing fear of failure. I was living a circumscribed life, afraid to take risks, unwilling to step…

How I’m Learning to Stop Comparing Myself to Others, With the Help of Humility

Thomas J. Salerno May 13, 2022

This past New Year’s Eve, I decided it would be helpful to compose a year-in-review post for my personal blog detailing my accomplishments as a…

How St. Augustine Helped Me Recognize My Unhealthy Spending Habits

Thomas J. Salerno April 22, 2022

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been somewhat of a packrat. In my youth, I collected action figures, trading cards, and comic books.…