Don’t Let Doubt Hold Us Back DiscipleshipEmotions/FeelingsPrayer Don’t Let Doubt Hold Us Back Can I be real with you? I have issues. Seriously, I have issues.Deacon AllenMay 17, 2026
Searching for Proof DiscipleshipEmotions/FeelingsEveryday Life Searching for Proof A few months back, Stephanie and I were babysitting our grandson while his parents were…Deacon AllenApril 12, 2026
Give Us Your Peace DiscipleshipEmotions/Feelings Give Us Your Peace Words are very powerful. Words not only convey information but are a reflection of our…Deacon AllenMay 22, 2022
The Practice of Humility Emotions/FeelingsEveryday Life The Practice of Humility Last night while sifting through some old notes and quotes of mine, I found this…Deacon AllenJanuary 12, 2021
In God I Trust DiscipleshipEveryday Life In God I Trust Today is the feast of St. Vincent, Deacon and Martyr. Vincent was ordained a deacon…Deacon AllenJanuary 23, 2020
For the Love of Scripture Everyday Life For the Love of Scripture When I train lectors, I always stress the importance of loving Scripture as it helps…Deacon AllenOctober 3, 2019
Love One Another Discipleship Love One Another I am fascinated by how fascinated we are with the topic of love. Theologians, philosophers,…Deacon AllenMay 6, 2018
Don’t Trust Your Baggage Everyday Life Don’t Trust Your Baggage In today’s Gospel (Mark 6:7-13) we read how Jesus sent out his closest friends with…Deacon AllenFebruary 1, 2018
What Are You Doing on Earth? Everyday Life What Are You Doing on Earth? A young woman from another country was working, as many immigrant women do, caring for…Deacon AllenNovember 16, 2014
The Wolf Inside Us Emotions/Feelings The Wolf Inside Us Have you ever seen that TV show called "Golden Boy?" (Well apparently, not many have.…Deacon AllenJune 13, 2013