"Speak The Truth with Love," A Catholic Blog by Fr. Jeff Allan

“Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.” This powerful quote comes from one of the famous and few women doctors of the Catholic Church… Continue reading ““Set The World On Fire!””

Some of you are walkers, and some of you are runners who have raced in half-marathons as well as full marathons and… Continue reading ““Half-Way There…Keep Going!””

Over the years there have been some classic Christian films. What may come to mind for you is the… Continue reading “Movie Review > Risen”

What are some ways that you can improve your marriage, particularly as it relates to our faith in Jesus Christ? Last week, I gave three ways: either through… Continue reading “6 Ways to Improve Your Marriage – Part 2 of 2”

Two weeks (or three posts) ago, I mentioned that I would do a follow-up to the article, “3 Dangers to Marriage” with a new article today, “3 Aids to Struggling Marriages.” Well? I’d like to change it, but also double it to Continue reading “6 Ways to Improve Your Marriage – Part 1 of 2”

It’s Ash Wednesday, and you know what that means… 🙂

I want to acknowledge and thank my good friend, Zaid for sending me this clever, funny, and yet, timely e-mug. May your Ash Wednesday and your whole season Lent be greatly blessed. God bless you!

Fr. Jeff

Over the past few weekends, we experienced our own local version of the Super Bowl but from a Hockey standpoint. It was the annual Silver Stick Hockey Tournament at McMorran Place. This Sunday will draw not only local attention but national attention and even quite a large draw from the international community as tens of millions will have their eyes glued to the TV to see some expensive, brand new, and at times, funny commercials, but also to watch Continue reading “From The Super Bowl to A Super Lent…”

Last weekend, 13 couples participated in our annual, marriage prep seminar at the parish led by Dcn. Dennis and his wife, Jo Crimmins. They did an excellent job! Some of the topics included the Sacrament of Matrimony, Natural Family Planning (NFP), sexuality, communication & conflict management, parenting, legal issues, and financial issues. While all of these very important topics were covered well, I just want to highlight three dangers to a healthy, faithful and sustainable marriage (and there are many more). What are they? Continue reading “3 DANGERS TO MARRIAGE!”

One of the great summer activities is to attend a Tiger baseball game at Comerica Park. Whether they win or lose is another story, but just going to the game is a fun experience. One of the most tragic events for fans in baseball (or in any sport for that matter), is to Continue reading “Leavin’ Early? How ‘Bout Stayin’ Later?”

Yesterday in Part 1, I defined what adoration and Eucharistic adoration are. In addition, I shared a brief history about it, the purpose as to why Catholics adore Jesus in the Eucharist and how to pray during a holy hour. Continue reading “Encounter Jesus Like You Never Have Before – Part 2 of 2”