At the far end of our backyard is a pond. I often sit on our deck in silence, as there I am able to take in all of the beautiful sights and sounds of nature. Read More
Deacon Allen | Deacon Allen Tatara Catholic Speaker - Part 3
On the Inside; On the Outside
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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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
