At St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Pilot Point, Texas, you’ll find Father Jason Allen, a dedicated priest with a heart for service and a unique call to both diocesan priesthood and military chaplaincy.
From Altar Server to Military Chaplain
”Serving brought me closer and helped me see the priesthood as something personal,” he said, later gaining permission to train as a Navy chaplain while in seminary.
The Daily Life of Father Jason
His days begin before sunrise with a workout, followed by Mass, visiting the sick, and Bible studies. “Visiting parishioners’ homes is one of my favorite things.”
Finding Joy in Celibacy
”The purpose of celibacy is to have intimacy with Christ above all else… to be that witness to the world that sex is not the highest good. God is.”
Advice for Discerners
”What is God calling me to?” Father recommends the “empty chair” meditation, imagining Jesus sitting beside you during prayer.
