Works of Mercy
As we are quickly coming to the end of our Lenten journey, let’s take a…
Deacon AllenMarch 26, 2026
The Obedience of St. Joseph
Happy St. Joseph’s Day! Whether celebrating around a St. Joseph’s Day Table or simply acknowledging…
Deacon AllenMarch 19, 2026
Here’s Mud in Your Eye
On my last day of early retirement in December, my team decided to host a…
Deacon AllenMarch 15, 2026
Lenten Pruning
As I was driving to church for a meeting, I passed some workers trimming trees…
Deacon AllenMarch 5, 2026
Lenten Endurance
I realize that we are only one week into Lent, but some of us may…
Deacon AllenFebruary 26, 2026
Focus on One Thing Only during Lent
Here we are, another Ash Wednesday. Lent has officially begun, and we as Catholic Christians…
Deacon AllenFebruary 18, 2026
An Alarming Discovery
Retreat flashback from October 2025: I woke this morning not by hearing birds singing, but…
Deacon AllenFebruary 12, 2026
The Same, Only Different
This is a photo of my family on a vacation at Opryland in Tennessee. Honestly,…
Deacon AllenFebruary 5, 2026
Resolution to Recognize and Respond
How many of you made New Year’s resolutions? How many of you abandoned these already?…
Deacon AllenJanuary 18, 2026
Welcome 2026
Welcome 2026! How quickly did you arrive - and I honestly don’t know what happened…
Deacon AllenJanuary 8, 2026
