A very shy priest greeted the wedding guests as they entered the church. He was very nervous, so he didn’t say much. Read More
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On the Inside; On the Outside
Our Trials Lead to Something More
Posted by Deacon Allen | Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life | One CommentAs I began settling in on my annual retreat, I slowly started the process of withdrawal from the busyness of my life to the peace, silence, and tranquility of this spiritual place. Here, I will completely turn myself over to the Lord, hoping and praying that I will be spiritually refreshed and renewed. Read More
Jesus is Not Far from Us
Posted by Deacon Allen | Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life, Prayer | 3 CommentsRecently, I’ve been struggling at work. To be honest, this has been going on for several months.
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Today, I ponder. Read More
I found this in my file cabinet and wanted to share it as our Lenten season begins today.
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While doing some spiritual reading during my most recent retreat, I came across this powerful and insightful quote from St. Augustine:
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What is it about deer? Whenever you see one, you almost automatically exclaim, “Oh, look. A deer!” Funny how that always seems to be the case. (And then that song from The Sound of Music pops into your head – Doe, a deer, a female deer…. Read More
Does Your Fence Need Mending?
Posted by Deacon Allen | Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life, Prayer | 2 CommentsDid you ever stop and think about fences? Fences are quite interesting because its reason for existence is twofold: it either keeps things in or keeps things out. But what about fences in our spiritual life? Does your fence need mending? Read More
Temptation often seeks us out, typically without any involvement on our part. We can be just going about our own business when all of a sudden, WHAM! Temptation strikes us right where we stand. Read More
Everything is Going to Be Just Fine
Posted by Deacon Allen | Discipleship, Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life | No CommentsWhen I was a young child, I had a tendency to wander off. I was never one to stay in one spot for very long.
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