Searching for Proof
A few months back, Stephanie and I were babysitting our grandson while his parents were…
Deacon AllenApril 12, 2026
Holy Saturday Lament
On this Holy Saturday, I wanted to reshare something I wrote a few years back…
Deacon AllenApril 4, 2026
The Obedience of St. Joseph
Happy St. Joseph’s Day! Whether celebrating around a St. Joseph’s Day Table or simply acknowledging…
Deacon AllenMarch 19, 2026
Resolution to Recognize and Respond
How many of you made New Year’s resolutions? How many of you abandoned these already?…
Deacon AllenJanuary 18, 2026
Here’s Our Sign
Many years ago, Bill Engvall came out with a comedy bit he called, “Here’s Your Sign,” which…
Deacon AllenDecember 21, 2025
Things Are Not Always What They Seem
In the year 1910, the Earth passed through the tail of Halley’s Comet for six…
Deacon AllenNovember 16, 2025
How Much is in Your Tank?
There was a nun who worked for a local home health care agency who was…
Deacon AllenOctober 5, 2025
What Do We Do with Our Leftovers?
Let me begin by taking a poll, and raise your hands good and high: How…
Deacon AllenJune 22, 2025
The Beginning of Something New
This past week, Stephanie and I were participating in our weekly tradition of ‘Friday Date…
Deacon AllenMay 18, 2025
Unlock the Door
One morning while at my mother-in-law’s house in Iowa, I stepped outside to feed her…
Deacon AllenApril 27, 2025
