Being a Disciple is like being a Parent
Last weekend, our oldest son got married. It was a beautiful day and everything went…
Deacon AllenJuly 12, 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
Give in to Love, Not Anger
Anybody have difficulty with anger or controlling your anger, maybe even leading you to behavior…
Deacon AllenJune 14, 2018
It’s Not About You
A while back, I was having the worst day ever. At one point, I decided…
Deacon AllenMay 31, 2018
May We All Be One
It’s the night of the last supper. Jesus has shared a meal with his disciples,…
Deacon AllenMay 17, 2018
As Clear as Day
For those of you who haven’t heard, I recently had a bad case of influenza.…
Deacon AllenMay 10, 2018
We All Were Sent by God
“Whoever receives the one I send receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one…
Deacon AllenApril 26, 2018
Living Simply
The sannyasi (a spiritual Hindu person who has turned away from all material possessions) had…
Deacon AllenMarch 15, 2018
Take Up Our Cross
What did Jesus mean when He said, “If anyone wishes to come after me, he…
Deacon AllenFebruary 15, 2018
Ashes are for People like Us
Just in case anyone’s stressing over this, getting ashes doesn’t mean we’re holy. In fact,…
Deacon AllenFebruary 14, 2018
