Centered or Off-Centered?
One of the focus areas I strive to improve upon in my spiritual life is…
Deacon AllenJune 22, 2023
Toad-al Silence is Key
At the far end of our backyard is a pond. I often sit on our…
Deacon AllenJune 8, 2023
Stop Thinking and Start Experiencing
Growing up, I was quite an inquisitive child. There were always questions that I needed…
Deacon AllenJune 4, 2023
Temptation
Temptation often seeks us out, typically without any involvement on our part. We can be…
Deacon AllenMay 25, 2023
Everything is Going to Be Just Fine
When I was a young child, I had a tendency to wander off. I was…
Deacon AllenMay 14, 2023
Angels and Devils
There is an image that has been popping into my head as of late –…
Deacon AllenMay 4, 2023
If I Can Do It, So Can You!
One of the things I like to do during Lent is read spiritual books. This…
Deacon AllenMarch 9, 2023
The Joy of Lent
Here we are in this season of Lent, A time for reflection, a time to…
Deacon AllenMarch 2, 2023
The Joy of the (Grand) Father
Last week, my wife and I had the pleasure of babysitting our grandson while his…
Deacon AllenFebruary 16, 2023
Making the Ordinary Extraordinary
Back when I worked in downtown Chicago, I used to take the train every day.…
Deacon AllenFebruary 5, 2023
