The Coming of the Lord is at Hand
Posted by Deacon Allen | Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life | No CommentsWhen you really think about it, we are people who don’t like to wait – for anything. Read More
On the Inside; On the Outside
A very shy priest greeted the wedding guests as they entered the church. He was very nervous, so he didn’t say much. Read More
Our Trials Lead to Something More
Posted by Deacon Allen | Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life | One CommentAs I began settling in on my annual retreat, I slowly started the process of withdrawal from the busyness of my life to the peace, silence, and tranquility of this spiritual place. Here, I will completely turn myself over to the Lord, hoping and praying that I will be spiritually refreshed and renewed. Read More
Jesus is Not Far from Us
Posted by Deacon Allen | Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life, Prayer | 3 CommentsRecently, I’ve been struggling at work. To be honest, this has been going on for several months.
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Interruption or Invitation?
Posted by Deacon Allen | Discipleship, Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life | 2 CommentsWhen our sons were younger, I would play with them after dinner until it was time for bed. One night, after they were in bed, I started doing something that had to get done. Read More
If You’re Happy and You Know It
Posted by Deacon Allen | Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life | No CommentsIf you’re happy and you know it clap your hands.
If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands.
If you’re happy and you know it and you really want to show it
If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands.
If you’re happy and you know it stomp your feet.
If you’re happy and you know it stomp your feet.
If you’re happy and you know it and you really want to show it
If you’re happy and you know it stomp your feet.
While doing some spiritual reading during my most recent retreat, I came across this powerful and insightful quote from St. Augustine:
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What is it about deer? Whenever you see one, you almost automatically exclaim, “Oh, look. A deer!” Funny how that always seems to be the case. (And then that song from The Sound of Music pops into your head – Doe, a deer, a female deer…. Read More
Making Meaningful Choices
Posted by Deacon Allen | Discipleship, Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life | No CommentsIt was the year 1789 when Benjamin Franklin uttered those famous words: “… in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” Little did he know that phrase would still be quoted to this very day. Read More
Does Your Fence Need Mending?
Posted by Deacon Allen | Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life, Prayer | 2 CommentsDid you ever stop and think about fences? Fences are quite interesting because its reason for existence is twofold: it either keeps things in or keeps things out. But what about fences in our spiritual life? Does your fence need mending? Read More
