There is None Greater
What does it take to be great? According to the Lord, it takes humility. “The Lord…
Deacon AllenDecember 14, 2017
Called to Do Great Things
A little more than a week ago, Stephanie and I took a group of high…
Deacon AllenNovember 30, 2017
All Souls’ Day
Today we remember those who have passed from this life with faith, hope and trust…
Deacon AllenNovember 2, 2017
Persistence in Prayer
Today, Jesus teaches that we should pray with persistence (Luke 11:5-13). Of course, the question…
Deacon AllenOctober 12, 2017
The God with a Plan
We don’t much like tax collectors today. But in first century Israel, they were held in…
Deacon AllenSeptember 21, 2017
From Me to the One Who Made Me
During deacon formation, I was required to read the Catechism of the Catholic Church for…
Deacon AllenSeptember 20, 2017
Forgiveness is a Tough Job
Just the other day I was flipping through TV channels and came across a show…
Deacon AllenSeptember 17, 2017
Slow-Roasted for Christ
Saint Lawrence was one of seven deacons who were in charge of giving help to…
Deacon AllenAugust 10, 2017
Here Comes the Judg(ing)
For some reason, I woke up this morning not praising God, but judging others. You…
Deacon AllenJuly 27, 2017
Spiritual Lessons from Popeye
Every time I hear the words from Exodus, “I AM WHO AM,” I can’t help…
Deacon AllenJuly 20, 2017
