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
Whispers of God
A successful young executive was driving his brand new Jaguar down a neighborhood street when he…
Deacon AllenJune 6, 2017
Are You a Seeker?
While on retreat a few months back, my spiritual director asked me this question: what…
Deacon AllenMay 11, 2017
Unrecognized Identity
Has this ever happened to you? You are in a grocery store, the mall, maybe…
Deacon AllenApril 30, 2017
Prayer Changes Our Hearts
Don’t hold back when praying to God – tell him exactly what’s wrong and insist…
Deacon AllenMarch 30, 2017
Thanksgiving Day Prayer
Father, all of Creation rightly owes you thanks and praise. Your justice, love and mercy…
Deacon AllenNovember 24, 2016
Prayer is a Powerful Thing
Photo courtesy of RGBStock.com A man’s daughter had asked the local pastor to come and…
Deacon AllenOctober 12, 2016
