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
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
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
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
And So We Wait
There is no shortage of waiting in life. Waiting for the weekend. Waiting to find…
Deacon AllenDecember 18, 2017
All Souls’ Day
Today we remember those who have passed from this life with faith, hope and trust…
Deacon AllenNovember 2, 2017
Persistence in Prayer
Today, Jesus teaches that we should pray with persistence (Luke 11:5-13). Of course, the question…
Deacon AllenOctober 12, 2017
From Me to the One Who Made Me
During deacon formation, I was required to read the Catechism of the Catholic Church for…
Deacon AllenSeptember 20, 2017
