It’s back-to-school time! While some won’t be going back until after Continue reading “How to Stay Catholic in College”
Author: Fr. Jeff Allan
Biography - Fr. Jeff Allan, was ordained a Catholic priest on June 7th, 2014 for the Archdiocese of Detroit (AOD). He graduated from Adrian College in 2001 with a degree in Business Administration and a minor in Criminal Justice. After working in the pharmaceutical sales industry for almost three years, he felt called to discern the priesthood. Before being ordained a priest, Fr. Jeff was blessed to receive three degrees from Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. They include a Bachelor of Philosophy, Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology (STB), and a Master of Divinity (Theology). His assignments in the U.S. have included serving at multiple parishes in the Archdiocese of Detroit as an associate pastor and currently as a weekend assistant. Fr. Jeff is certified as a hospital chaplain through ACPE (Association for Clinical Pastoral Education). He has had the opportunity of serving at three Metro-Detroit Area Hospitals since 2017 where he serves in full-time ministry as a Catholic Priest and Hospital Chaplain.
All of Us Are Called to Something…
One of the things we learned in our elementary math classes was the Continue reading “All of Us Are Called to Something…”
Jakub Baryla: A Fiery Witness of Faith
A week ago on Aug. 12th the world was set on fire by an unknown Catholic teen not here in the U.S. but across the ocean in the home country of Continue reading “Jakub Baryla: A Fiery Witness of Faith”
Five Religious Responses During A Crisis
How have you felt about the recent clergy abuse crisis? Angry, sad, and Continue reading “Five Religious Responses During A Crisis”
5 Religious Ways to Prepare Before A Crisis
No matter what happens in our personal lives, our families, in the Catholic Church, or in the world, we always need to be boldly prepared for whatever happens throughout the day. “In 1907, Continue reading “5 Religious Ways to Prepare Before A Crisis”
Spiritual But Not Religious?
How many of us have heard the phrase, “spiritual but not religious” used in our culture? Perhaps some inactive, non-practicing Catholics may have said this phrase to you or maybe you heard this even in your own family. Here is a good referring article Continue reading “Spiritual But Not Religious?”
Fab 5 Catholic Pilgrimage Sites to Visit in The “D” in ’19
May Day! May Day! The month of May is finally here!!! Yay!!! We have waited here in the “D” (Detroit) for the weather to transition to warmth, and our time for patience has truly been tested. This is also a time, whether school is out or not, to start Continue reading “Fab 5 Catholic Pilgrimage Sites to Visit in The “D” in ’19”
Urgent, Prayerful, Pro-Life Witness Needed in Wake of Recent Events…
New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo; Sources: Wikimedia Commons and ncregister.com
Confrontation Between Native American Protester and Covington High Student; Source: lifesitenews.com
On the hot topic of abortion and in the recent wake of five events surrounding it including
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Are Apple, Amazon, and Google Denying Jesus Christ?
Christmas is almost here! Do you have all of your shopping done? One of the hot items you can buy for a loved one this year is Continue reading “Are Apple, Amazon, and Google Denying Jesus Christ?”
1 Takeaway Homily from The Clergy Abuse Crisis…
Preface: I have never posted a personal homily on this blog. But I felt compelled to post one, updated version of it today. It was a struggle for me to compose a homily this past weekend, and much of the material for this homily (20th Week in Ordinary Time) came at the “11th hour” so to speak. Our good and gracious God always comes through “in the clutch,” and he provides in abundance too. Here is a careful distinction. My hope and intention is that I communicate this inspiration not from me, but rather from God’s standpoint in order to speak the truth with love at a critical time like this in our Church. For the first time in my priesthood, and through the advice of a well-seasoned, veteran and senior priest, I was recommended to ask the congregation to have them pray for me before I delivered the homily. I did, and glad I followed the wise tip of the retired priest, because it seemed that the grace of the Holy Spirit guided me smoothly all the way through. You may be familiar with the saying, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” On a similar vein, just as a homily/sermon is in the ear of the beholder, may this article be received well in the mind and heart of the beholder too. Here it is… Continue reading “1 Takeaway Homily from The Clergy Abuse Crisis…”
"Speak The Truth with Love," A Catholic Blog by Fr. Jeff Allan 