While doing some research for a new ministry at our parish, I stumbled across this quote from Pope Francis:
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On the Inside; On the Outside
Neither Hair Nor There
Posted by Deacon Allen | Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life, Hodgepodge | No CommentsHave you ever experienced a spiritual awakening while getting a haircut? This is somewhat of a regular occurrence for me. There’s just something special about releasing those lengthy-locks and watching them drop to the floor. But that’s neither hair nor there. (Sorry, couldn’t resist.)
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The Only Thing That Matters
Posted by Deacon Allen | Discipleship, Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life | No CommentsAccording to an ancient legend, a king who had no son to succeed him posted a notice inviting young men to come and apply for adoption into his family. The two qualifications were love of God and love of neighbor.
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When you are feeling down or beating yourself up for whatever the reason, my hope is that this prayer will help when you most need it.
Keep on the Sunny Side
Posted by Deacon Allen | Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life, Hodgepodge | No CommentsHave you ever had one of those days when things didn’t go according to plan or when disappointments blindsided your every move? When this happens, just remember to keep on the sunny side of life.
All of us seem to struggle with an angry temper from time to time. If you fall into this category, this prayer just may be exactly what you need.
5 Ways to Survive in Tragic Times
Posted by Deacon Allen | Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life | No CommentsThe past couple of weeks have hit me pretty hard, and I imagine that I’m not alone.
Living a Contemplative Life
Posted by Deacon Allen | Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life, Hodgepodge | No CommentsI was trying to catch-up on some reading, sifting through my file folders of various articles that I have collected over the years. Suddenly, I found myself reflecting on an excerpt from The Merton Institute for Contemplative Living on living a contemplative life. I found it to be very enlightening and inspiring.
Words are very powerful. Words not only convey information but are a reflection of our innermost thoughts. And it doesn’t matter whether we write them down or say them out loud, words have an impact on both ourselves and others. I’m reminded of this quote:
I read this story from a post on LinkedIn written by Hiram Figueroa Jr. It’s a love story – and it will truly touch your heart.
