I Am Tired!
Last week, I was with a group of teens from our parish on a mission…
Deacon AllenJuly 16, 2015
I Dreamed a Dream, and a Dream, and a Dream…
Something strange has been happening in my bed lately, and it's getting out of control!
Deacon AllenApril 15, 2015
We Need a Lenten “Unselfie”
Ah, the “selfie.” We just can’t seem to get enough of ourselves. So much so,…
Deacon AllenFebruary 18, 2015
Our “Throwaway Culture”
We live in a throwaway society. We are trained to be wasteful consumers based on…
Deacon AllenJanuary 22, 2015
Prayer for a New Year
Dear God, On this day I ask You to grant this request. May I know…
Deacon AllenJanuary 1, 2015
Fear Not, I Will Help You
It’s been three weeks since my father passed away – and life hasn’t been the…
Deacon AllenDecember 11, 2014
Thanksgiving Prayer
Giving Thanks I give you thanks, Lord, for my perfect arms when so many have…
Deacon AllenNovember 27, 2014
Here’s Your Sign!
A few years back, I experienced one of the many "God moments" in my life…
Deacon AllenNovember 12, 2014
We Need to Go to the Outhouse!
We took our eldest son out to dinner last night for his birthday. The restaurant…
Deacon AllenNovember 3, 2014
Prayer of St. Teresa of Avila
Let nothing trouble you. Let nothing scare you. All is fleeting. God alone is unchanging.…
Deacon AllenOctober 17, 2014
