Lenten Pruning
As I was driving to church for a meeting, I passed some workers trimming trees…
Deacon AllenMarch 5, 2026
Lenten Endurance
I realize that we are only one week into Lent, but some of us may…
Deacon AllenFebruary 26, 2026
Focus on One Thing Only during Lent
Here we are, another Ash Wednesday. Lent has officially begun, and we as Catholic Christians…
Deacon AllenFebruary 18, 2026
The Times Are A-Changin’ (Again)
Last weekend, my wife and I watched a movie about the life of Bob Dylan…
Deacon AllenAugust 14, 2025
Jesus is Not Far from Us
Recently, I've been struggling at work. To be honest, this has been going on for…
Deacon AllenJune 4, 2024
Doe, A Deer, A Female Deer
What is it about deer? Whenever you see one, you almost automatically exclaim, “Oh, look.…
Deacon AllenNovember 2, 2023
Making Meaningful Choices
It was the year 1789 when Benjamin Franklin uttered those famous words: “… in this…
Deacon AllenOctober 22, 2023
New Year’s Resolutions
It’s January 1st, which can only mean one thing: time to make those New Year’s…
Deacon AllenJanuary 1, 2023
The Only Thing That Matters
According to an ancient legend, a king who had no son to succeed him posted a…
Deacon AllenJuly 10, 2022
My Hope
When you are feeling down or beating yourself up for whatever the reason, my hope…
Deacon AllenJune 30, 2022
