Holy Saturday Lament
On this Holy Saturday, I wanted to reshare something I wrote a few years back…
Deacon AllenApril 4, 2026
Goodbyes Are Never Easy
This past weekend, I had to say my final goodbye to my Mother as she…
Deacon AllenSeptember 11, 2025
New Life is Right Around the Corner
Though the fig tree does not blossom, and no fruit appears on the vine,Though the…
Deacon AllenApril 11, 2020
Look at these Palms
When I was a kid, Holy Week was always a busy week. We were getting…
Deacon AllenMarch 25, 2018
Take Up Our Cross
What did Jesus mean when He said, “If anyone wishes to come after me, he…
Deacon AllenFebruary 15, 2018
Slow-Roasted for Christ
Saint Lawrence was one of seven deacons who were in charge of giving help to…
Deacon AllenAugust 10, 2017
Identifying the Christ
Peter experiences a moment of clarity in today's Gospel (Mark 8:27-33). Briefly the clouds part and…
Deacon AllenFebruary 16, 2017
The Cost of Discipleship
So who wants to be a disciple of Jesus? He certainly doesn’t pull any punches…
Deacon AllenSeptember 4, 2016
The Vision
This poem is dedicated to my father who went home to meet his Savior last…
Deacon AllenJune 18, 2015
