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
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
