God Understands
A farmer painted a sign advertising puppies for sale and was nailing it to a…
Deacon AllenMarch 14, 2016
Second Chances
I was in 6th grade and about to take a big science test. But this…
Deacon AllenFebruary 28, 2016
Are You Life-Giving or Life-Taking?
A few years ago, my wife Stephanie and I took a group of our parish…
Deacon AllenFebruary 25, 2016
Follow Me
"Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quite reflection will come even more effective…
Deacon AllenFebruary 18, 2016
Nothing for the Journey
Over the years, I’ve met several people who have decided to temporarily leave their everyday…
Deacon AllenFebruary 4, 2016
Is It Soup Yet?
On Wednesday, I whipped up a batch of homemade Sweet Corn and Crab Soup for…
Deacon AllenJanuary 28, 2016
Be Made Clean
I was doing some research this week on the Internet, when I stumbled across something…
Deacon AllenJanuary 14, 2016
Birthdays are Strange
Birthdays are strange. I mean, think about it. It's the one day of the year…
Deacon AllenJanuary 6, 2016
Warning Labels
Maybe it’s just me, but I’m getting really tired of those prescription drug commercials on…
Deacon AllenDecember 20, 2015
Fear Not, I Will Help You
While in deacon formation, one of our final steps before ordination was to meet with…
Deacon AllenDecember 10, 2015
