Stop Thinking and Start Experiencing
Posted by Deacon Allen | Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life, Family | No CommentsGrowing up, I was quite an inquisitive child. There were always questions that I needed answered. Questions like:
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Deacon Allen | Deacon Allen Tatara Catholic Speaker - Part 3
On the Inside; On the Outside
Temptation often seeks us out, typically without any involvement on our part. We can be just going about our own business when all of a sudden, WHAM! Temptation strikes us right where we stand. Read More
Everything is Going to Be Just Fine
Posted by Deacon Allen | Discipleship, Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life | No CommentsWhen I was a young child, I had a tendency to wander off. I was never one to stay in one spot for very long.
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There is an image that has been popping into my head as of late – an image that I haven’t seen since my childhood. Read More
We Need a Relationsheep with our Shepherd
Posted by Deacon Allen | Everyday Life, Prayer | No CommentsI have a secret that I need to tell: I love watching sheep. They are very funny animals. The way they run around in their pen always brings a smile to my face.
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Something Strange is Happening
Posted by Deacon Allen | Discipleship, Emotions/Feelings | No CommentsSomething strange is happening today.
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Fast-ing for Lent
Posted by Deacon Allen | Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life, Hodgepodge | No CommentsIt is hard to believe that we are in the fourth week of Lent – already. The days seem to be running faster than normal. Perhaps it’s time that we start fast-ing for Lent. Read More
If I Can Do It, So Can You!
Posted by Deacon Allen | Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life, Prayer | 2 CommentsOne of the things I like to do during Lent is read spiritual books. This always seems to put me on the right path toward learning more about my faith and how I can improve my prayer life. Read More
Here we are in this season of Lent,
A time for reflection, a time to be spent
In prayer to our Father in thanksgiving and praise
To lift up our hearts, our hands we shall raise. Read More
The Joy of the (Grand) Father
Posted by Deacon Allen | Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life, Family | 2 CommentsLast week, my wife and I had the pleasure of babysitting our grandson while his parents took a well-deserved mini get-away respite. After years of not having toddlers around, I have to admit that I was a bit rusty. Read More
