Save the Date!
My son and his fiance came to visit us last weekend and they were joyfully…
Deacon AllenAugust 23, 2018
New Covenant with God
One of my many diaconal duties at our parish is to meet with our engaged…
Deacon AllenAugust 9, 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
Are You Life-Giving or Life-Taking?
A few years ago, my wife Stephanie and I took a group of our parish…
Deacon AllenFebruary 25, 2016
Is It Soup Yet?
On Wednesday, I whipped up a batch of homemade Sweet Corn and Crab Soup for…
Deacon AllenJanuary 28, 2016
I Am Tired!
Last week, I was with a group of teens from our parish on a mission…
Deacon AllenJuly 16, 2015
It’s Cold Outside (and maybe inside)
I don't know how it is where you call home, but here in the greater…
Deacon AllenFebruary 26, 2015
Christ is Coming!
I read an article in the newspaper the other day that listed the most annoying…
Deacon AllenJanuary 2, 2014
Christ in Us
This reflection comes from Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis: A live body is not…
Deacon AllenMarch 10, 2012
Know Christ, Know Peace
As I was sifting through our pile of mail, I picked up our copy of…
Deacon AllenFebruary 3, 2012
