An Original is Worth More than a Copy DiscipleshipEveryday Life An Original is Worth More than a Copy “Imitating Christ does not mean living a life like Christ, but rather living your own…Deacon AllenNovember 4, 2021
A Friend in Need – Indeed! Everyday Life A Friend in Need – Indeed! As I was cleaning out some old papers, I came across this anonymous heart-warming story…Deacon AllenOctober 28, 2021
Rubbed the Right Way Emotions/FeelingsEveryday Life Rubbed the Right Way As the weather begins to change from the warmth of Summer to the crispness of…Deacon AllenOctober 21, 2021
We All Need a Heavenly Bear-Hug Everyday Life We All Need a Heavenly Bear-Hug When you were growing up as a child, what was your go-to object when you…Deacon AllenOctober 14, 2021
Pleasing me – it should not be! Everyday Life Pleasing me – it should not be! “Love God greatly; be always united to God; do everything for God; love everything for…Deacon AllenOctober 7, 2021
Mother, Help Me! Prayer Mother, Help Me! While on retreat at the Redemptorist Retreat Center in Wisconsin, I had the opportunity, or…Deacon AllenSeptember 30, 2021
Is Your Life Lacking Something? Emotions/Feelings Is Your Life Lacking Something? Let nothing disturb you, Let nothing frighten you. All things pass away, God never changes.…Deacon AllenSeptember 23, 2021
There’s No Place Like Home Emotions/Feelings There’s No Place Like Home There was one thing that my family took very seriously when I was growing up,…Deacon AllenSeptember 12, 2021
The Decision is Ours to Make Discipleship The Decision is Ours to Make Decisions, decisions, decisions. No matter where we turn in life, there’s a decision that needs…Deacon AllenAugust 22, 2021
Chosen by Jesus DiscipleshipEveryday Life Chosen by Jesus I’d like you to imagine this scene. You are in grade school standing with a…Deacon AllenJuly 11, 2021