How Big is Your “But?”
Have you ever gazed at yourself in a mirror and wondered who was looking back…
Deacon AllenJuly 13, 2023
Stop Thinking and Start Experiencing
Growing up, I was quite an inquisitive child. There were always questions that I needed…
Deacon AllenJune 4, 2023
What Are You Looking For?
I love modern technology! Maybe this is because I have spent the bulk of my…
Deacon AllenJanuary 17, 2021
Remain in Christ
In our first reading (1 John 2:22-28), John tells us that as we have received…
Deacon AllenJanuary 2, 2020
Reaching New Heights
In July of 2005, our family vacationed out west, and the highlight of the trip…
Deacon AllenDecember 11, 2019
Groping, Hoping and Waiting
Not too long ago, I was at the grocery story waiting in line to check…
Deacon AllenDecember 17, 2018
Rules to Live By
After going on a couples retreat at the Benedictine monastery St. Meinrad, I wanted to…
Deacon AllenDecember 13, 2018
New Covenant with God
One of my many diaconal duties at our parish is to meet with our engaged…
Deacon AllenAugust 9, 2018
Ashes are for People like Us
Just in case anyone’s stressing over this, getting ashes doesn’t mean we’re holy. In fact,…
Deacon AllenFebruary 14, 2018
Are You a Seeker?
While on retreat a few months back, my spiritual director asked me this question: what…
Deacon AllenMay 11, 2017
