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L’eggo my ego!

Deacon Allen — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 16:00:55 +0000

A very shy priest greeted the wedding guests as they entered the church. He was very nervous, so he didn’t say much. As the couple approached the altar and after...

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If I Can Do It, So Can You!

Deacon Allen — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 16:00:58 +0000

One of the things I like to do during Lent is read spiritual books. This always seems to put me on the right path toward learning more about my faith...

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Name It, Claim It, Change It

Deacon Allen — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:00:04 +0000

This past Christmas, my son and daughter-in-law gave me something called ‘Your Desktop Confessional.’ It looks just like one of those old-fashioned confessionals that you would find in an old,...

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Love One Another

Deacon Allen — Sun, 06 May 2018 18:00:32 +0000

I am fascinated by how fascinated we are with the topic of love. Theologians, philosophers, poets, songwriters, novelists, film makers, sociologists, anthropologists, and psychologists have all dealt with this topic....

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Look at these Palms

Deacon Allen — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 23:15:55 +0000

When I was a kid, Holy Week was always a busy week. We were getting the food ready for the Polish Easter Basket blessing next Saturday and planning for the...

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Living Simply

Deacon Allen — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 00:15:08 +0000

The sannyasi (a spiritual Hindu person who has turned away from all material possessions) had reached the outskirts of the village and settled down under a tree for the night...

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Take Up Our Cross

Deacon Allen — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 14:00:09 +0000

What did Jesus mean when He said, “If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” (Luke 9:22-25) What does...

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Slow-Roasted for Christ

Deacon Allen — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 13:00:55 +0000

Saint Lawrence was one of seven deacons who were in charge of giving help to the poor and the needy. When a persecution broke out in the year 258, Pope...

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Hanging On

Deacon Allen — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 12:15:10 +0000

I was sorting through a bunch of papers recently when I came upon a quote from a silent retreat that I had taken a number of years ago. Here is...

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It’s All About the Connection

Deacon Allen — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 23:00:54 +0000

I love social media! In fact, I’m all over social media. I’m on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google +, and LinkedIn. You can find me @DeaconAllenT. Make sure you check me...

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