It’s All About Showing Up
I spent the day on Saturday with about 800 teens from across the Midwest as…
Deacon AllenJuly 28, 2013
Cries of Despair to Tears of Joy
In case you haven't heard the news, I have found employment again! (Thanks be to…
Deacon AllenMay 30, 2013
Transformed and Reshaped
So, how is your Lent going? (I've been asking people this question a lot lately.)…
Deacon AllenMarch 15, 2013
One Returns; One Departs
I have returned from my week of silence and solitude, peace and prayer. There was…
Deacon AllenFebruary 27, 2013
Prayer, Silence and Solitude
The past three weeks have been mentally challenging for me, and I find the need…
Deacon AllenFebruary 16, 2013
Our One Great Big "I"
Everybody knows what a Cyclops is, right? It's that strange monster with one big eye…
Deacon AllenFebruary 14, 2013
The Importance and Power of Prayer
This article comes from fellow blogger Fr. Dwight Longenecker. I am re-posting this because it…
Deacon AllenFebruary 5, 2013
Shortest Sermon Ever!!!
Sunday's Gospel reading from Luke (Luke 4:14-21) is a hard text to get your head…
Deacon AllenJanuary 29, 2013
Be At Peace
This has been quite the roller coaster of a week for me, with a variety…
Deacon AllenJanuary 24, 2013
Prayers to Start Your Day
I often hear from people that they struggle with praying on a daily basis. Like…
Deacon AllenJanuary 18, 2013
