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
Here Comes the Judg(ing)
For some reason, I woke up this morning not praising God, but judging others. You…
Deacon AllenJuly 27, 2017
Fear or Faith?
More than 19 million Americans have this, and it causes difficulty in some area of…
Deacon AllenJune 25, 2017
