Temptation
Temptation often seeks us out, typically without any involvement on our part. We can be…
Deacon AllenMay 25, 2023
Everything is Going to Be Just Fine
When I was a young child, I had a tendency to wander off. I was…
Deacon AllenMay 14, 2023
Angels and Devils
There is an image that has been popping into my head as of late –…
Deacon AllenMay 4, 2023
We Need a Relationsheep with our Shepherd
I have a secret that I need to tell: I love watching sheep. They are…
Deacon AllenApril 30, 2023
Fast-ing for Lent
It is hard to believe that we are in the fourth week of Lent -…
Deacon AllenMarch 23, 2023
If I Can Do It, So Can You!
One of the things I like to do during Lent is read spiritual books. This…
Deacon AllenMarch 9, 2023
The Joy of Lent
Here we are in this season of Lent, A time for reflection, a time to…
Deacon AllenMarch 2, 2023
The Joy of the (Grand) Father
Last week, my wife and I had the pleasure of babysitting our grandson while his…
Deacon AllenFebruary 16, 2023
Making the Ordinary Extraordinary
Back when I worked in downtown Chicago, I used to take the train every day.…
Deacon AllenFebruary 5, 2023
