For the Love of Scripture
When I train lectors, I always stress the importance of loving Scripture as it helps…
Deacon AllenOctober 3, 2019
Removing the Veil
A veil is an article of clothing that is intended to cover some part of…
Deacon AllenJuly 17, 2019
Peace Be with You
My father passed away in 2014, and there are still so many days when I…
Deacon AllenApril 25, 2019
A Life of Joy
When I was in junior high, my mother asked me one day to clean my…
Deacon AllenJanuary 23, 2019
Eyewitness for Christ
Back in college, I spent some time as a reporter for The Daily Herald newspaper.…
Deacon AllenDecember 27, 2018
A Womb with a View
Over the course of my life, there have been many times when I have leaped…
Deacon AllenDecember 23, 2018
St. Francis’ Favorite Words
As you may know, St. Francis started a religious order after his conversion. He and…
Deacon AllenOctober 4, 2018
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
John’s Mission is Our Mission
Merry SaintJohntheBaptistmas! “Wait? What did he say?”
Deacon AllenJune 24, 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
