Have you ever caught yourself in the act of judging others? It could be while driving, in the grocery store, at school, at work, or even in church. We all have this inner tendency to judge; it’s human nature. Read More
pray | Deacon Allen Tatara Catholic Speaker - Part 2
On the Inside; On the Outside
Time to Have your Bread Examined
Posted by Deacon Allen | Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life | No CommentsI love bread. It doesn’t matter what kind; I just really love bread. I find it to be extremely tasty and satisfying at any time of day. Here is a story of a man who also really loved bread. Read More
Have you ever gazed at yourself in a mirror and wondered who was looking back at you? Have you ever questioned if you were following the path of God’s will? Have you ever asked if you are being the person God made you to be? Read More
Centered or Off-Centered?
Posted by Deacon Allen | Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life, Prayer | No CommentsOne of the focus areas I strive to improve upon in my spiritual life is to incorporate more meditative prayer into my existing prayer life. I had mentioned this to my retreat spiritual director and she asked, “Why do you want to do this? Why do you want to meditate or center?” That was a really good question that I needed to reflect on more deeply. Read More
At the far end of our backyard is a pond. I often sit on our deck in silence, as there I am able to take in all of the beautiful sights and sounds of nature. Read More
Stop Thinking and Start Experiencing
Posted by Deacon Allen | Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life, Family | No CommentsGrowing up, I was quite an inquisitive child. There were always questions that I needed answered. Questions like:
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Temptation often seeks us out, typically without any involvement on our part. We can be just going about our own business when all of a sudden, WHAM! Temptation strikes us right where we stand. Read More
Everything is Going to Be Just Fine
Posted by Deacon Allen | Discipleship, Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life | No CommentsWhen I was a young child, I had a tendency to wander off. I was never one to stay in one spot for very long.
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There is an image that has been popping into my head as of late – an image that I haven’t seen since my childhood. Read More
We Need a Relationsheep with our Shepherd
Posted by Deacon Allen | Everyday Life, Prayer | No CommentsI have a secret that I need to tell: I love watching sheep. They are very funny animals. The way they run around in their pen always brings a smile to my face.
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