Fast-ing for Lent
It is hard to believe that we are in the fourth week of Lent -…
Deacon AllenMarch 23, 2023
If I Can Do It, So Can You!
One of the things I like to do during Lent is read spiritual books. This…
Deacon AllenMarch 9, 2023
The Joy of Lent
Here we are in this season of Lent, A time for reflection, a time to…
Deacon AllenMarch 2, 2023
The Joy of the (Grand) Father
Last week, my wife and I had the pleasure of babysitting our grandson while his…
Deacon AllenFebruary 16, 2023
Making the Ordinary Extraordinary
Back when I worked in downtown Chicago, I used to take the train every day.…
Deacon AllenFebruary 5, 2023
When God Ran
Almighty God. The Great I Am. Immovable Rock. Omnipotent, Powerful, Awesome Lord. Victorious Warrior. Commanding King of Kings. Mighty Conqueror,…
Deacon AllenJanuary 12, 2023
New Year’s Resolutions
It’s January 1st, which can only mean one thing: time to make those New Year’s…
Deacon AllenJanuary 1, 2023
Advent: A Time for Patience – Part 2
As mentioned in last week’s blog, waiting is not easy. As we get closer and…
Deacon AllenDecember 22, 2022
Advent: A Time for Patience – Part 1
A young man who had been raised as an atheist was training to be an…
Deacon AllenDecember 15, 2022
