As Clear as Day
For those of you who haven’t heard, I recently had a bad case of influenza.…
Deacon AllenMay 10, 2018
Take Up Our Cross
What did Jesus mean when He said, “If anyone wishes to come after me, he…
Deacon AllenFebruary 15, 2018
All Souls’ Day
Today we remember those who have passed from this life with faith, hope and trust…
Deacon AllenNovember 2, 2017
Forgiveness is a Tough Job
Just the other day I was flipping through TV channels and came across a show…
Deacon AllenSeptember 17, 2017
Slow-Roasted for Christ
Saint Lawrence was one of seven deacons who were in charge of giving help to…
Deacon AllenAugust 10, 2017
Sleeping in God’s Love
Sleeping Hermaphrodite: https://evolvingcritic.net Imagine that you’re sleeping soundly in your bed, comfortably snuggled up in…
Deacon AllenMay 18, 2017
Off the Rails
In 1980, Ozzy Osbourne released a song called “Crazy Train.” In this song, Ozzy asks…
Deacon AllenApril 27, 2017
The Cocoon of Self-Absorption
One of the many wonders of nature is a cocoon. A caterpillar encloses itself in a…
Deacon AllenMarch 16, 2017
Announcing a Birth
The Witness of the Candymaker How can a candy treat be a birth announcement? Many…
Deacon AllenDecember 24, 2016
A Little Man Meets a Big God
October 4, 1979: I remember it well, for it was a day like none other.…
Deacon AllenOctober 30, 2016
