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
Words are very powerful. Words not only convey information but are a reflection of our…
Deacon AllenMay 22, 2022
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
Today is the feast of St. Vincent, Deacon and Martyr. Vincent was ordained a deacon…
Deacon AllenJanuary 23, 2020
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
I am fascinated by how fascinated we are with the topic of love. Theologians, philosophers,…
Deacon AllenMay 6, 2018
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?
A young woman from another country was working, as many immigrant women do, caring for…
Deacon AllenNovember 16, 2014
The Wolf Inside Us
Have you ever seen that TV show called "Golden Boy?" (Well apparently, not many have.…
Deacon AllenJune 13, 2013
The Greatest Gift Ever!
What does Jesus really ask of us as one of his followers? Are there certain…
Deacon AllenMay 2, 2013
