Remain in Christ
In our first reading (1 John 2:22-28), John tells us that as we have received…
Deacon AllenJanuary 2, 2020
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Earlier this year, I was giving a Lenten mission in Iowa and on the final…
Deacon AllenDecember 12, 2019
Reaching New Heights
In July of 2005, our family vacationed out west, and the highlight of the trip…
Deacon AllenDecember 11, 2019
A Scary Thought
Halloween is an ancient Celtic festival that dates back some 2,000 years ago when the…
Deacon AllenOctober 31, 2019
For the Love of Scripture
When I train lectors, I always stress the importance of loving Scripture as it helps…
Deacon AllenOctober 3, 2019
Write it Down!
A couple in their nineties are both having problems remembering things. During a checkup, the…
Deacon AllenJune 6, 2019
Repping Jesus
If you follow the contemporary rap music scene, you may recall hearing the word “represent”…
Deacon AllenMay 16, 2019
Groping, Hoping and Waiting
Not too long ago, I was at the grocery story waiting in line to check…
Deacon AllenDecember 17, 2018
I Am Worthy
“Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy to have you enter under…
Deacon AllenSeptember 17, 2018
New Covenant with God
One of my many diaconal duties at our parish is to meet with our engaged…
Deacon AllenAugust 9, 2018
