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Drinking From My Saucer

Deacon Allen — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:00:20 +0000

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We Thank Thee, O God

Deacon Allen — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 16:00:59 +0000

As we celebrate on this Thanksgiving Day holiday, may we appreciate those who make up the fabric of our lives and remember to be grateful for all that we have....

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In God I Trust

Deacon Allen — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 14:00:53 +0000

Today is the feast of St. Vincent, Deacon and Martyr. Vincent was ordained a deacon by his friend and bishop St. Valerius. The Roman emperors had published their edicts against the...

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For the Love of Scripture

Deacon Allen — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:00:55 +0000

When I train lectors, I always stress the importance of loving Scripture as it helps us to proclaim better and deepen our relationship with God. And that is really the...

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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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What is God Like?

Deacon Allen — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 13:00:38 +0000

Once upon a time there was a little boy named Johnny. Johnny was always coming home late from playing outside. One day his mom and dad had enough of it....

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3 Things You Need When You Pray

Deacon Allen — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 13:00:30 +0000

How is your prayer life? Is it improving day-by-day, or are you stuck right where you stand? I always suggest to people that if they are struggling with their prayer...

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I Am So Stressed (Blessed)!

Deacon Allen — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 13:20:13 +0000

I am so stressed! I am stressed out beyond belief! In fact, if stress burned calories, I’d be a supermodel. I am being bombarded from so many different directions that...

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I Am Tired!

Deacon Allen — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 13:00:27 +0000

Last week, I was with a group of teens from our parish on a mission trip in Detroit, Michigan. There we lived in community and helped the people of Detroit...

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