Carrying Christ to Others
Every time I hear the story in today's Gospel (Luke 1:26-38), I can’t help but…
Deacon AllenDecember 12, 2013
Like a Rock
Have you ever had a song just pop into your head out of the middle…
Deacon AllenDecember 5, 2013
Being in God’s Presence
God and a man are walking down the road. The man asks God, “What is…
Deacon AllenDecember 1, 2013
Happy Thanksgiving
Many Americans think of Thanksgiving as a wonderful time to celebrate getting out of school…
Deacon AllenNovember 28, 2013
Today’s Daily Special
I saw a commercial last night on television for a very large sandwich chain. They…
Deacon AllenNovember 18, 2013
I Am a Sinner!
If you haven't had a chance to read the America Magazine interview of Pope Francis,…
Deacon AllenOctober 27, 2013
St. Ignatius of Antioch
Today is the feast day of St Ignatius of Antioch. He was the bishop of…
Deacon AllenOctober 17, 2013
Consider Your Ways
This reflection is based on today's reading from the Book of the Prophet Haggai (1:1-8)…
Deacon AllenSeptember 26, 2013
Blameless in Holiness
With today being the Memorial of The Passion of St. John the Baptist, the line…
Deacon AllenAugust 29, 2013
Pitching a Tent
I can remember going camping a lot when my boys were young. It was always…
Deacon AllenAugust 1, 2013
