Seeing Clearly
For those who have not noticed, I am now wearing eyeglasses all the time. This…
Deacon AllenFebruary 28, 2019
Eyewitness for Christ
Back in college, I spent some time as a reporter for The Daily Herald newspaper.…
Deacon AllenDecember 27, 2018
Groping, Hoping and Waiting
Not too long ago, I was at the grocery story waiting in line to check…
Deacon AllenDecember 17, 2018
Rules to Live By
After going on a couples retreat at the Benedictine monastery St. Meinrad, I wanted to…
Deacon AllenDecember 13, 2018
Save the Date!
My son and his fiance came to visit us last weekend and they were joyfully…
Deacon AllenAugust 23, 2018
Rock-Solid Faith
Whenever I hear today’s Gospel (Matthew 7:21-29), I can’t help but think about St. Irenaeus.…
Deacon AllenJune 28, 2018
It’s Not About You
A while back, I was having the worst day ever. At one point, I decided…
Deacon AllenMay 31, 2018
May We All Be One
It’s the night of the last supper. Jesus has shared a meal with his disciples,…
Deacon AllenMay 17, 2018
As Clear as Day
For those of you who haven’t heard, I recently had a bad case of influenza.…
Deacon AllenMay 10, 2018
Look at these Palms
When I was a kid, Holy Week was always a busy week. We were getting…
Deacon AllenMarch 25, 2018
