Allison Brown - Because I am His

A Letter to St.Therese of Lisieux

It began with a childhood fascination with roses and grew into a friendship that would accompany Allison Brown through some of the darkest moments of her life. In this personal letter to St Thérèse of Lisieux, she reflects on the surprising ways her heavenly friend has led her closer to Christ.

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Autism: No Barrier for God

Allison Brown reflects on her son’s journey of faith, his preparation for his first reconciliation, and how God’s grace can overcome all barriers.

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A Letter to Mary Magdalene

What can St. Mary Magdalene teach us about healing, surrender, and the love of Christ? This personal letter explores how her faithful witness continues to draw hearts back to Jesus, offering hope to all who long for deeper healing and peace.

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Grief: Learning to Surrender like Mary

Have you ever wondered why God allows suffering? Allison Brown reflects on the heartbreaking loss of her twins and how, through Mary's example, Christ gently led her towards surrender, healing, and hope.

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Suffering and the Gift of Motherhood

A devastating illness changed the course of Allison's life, but it never changed God's plan for her vocation. Through suffering, surrender, and the gift of motherhood, Allison discovered that His plans were far greater than her own.

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Boundaries: Preserving My Family Tree

How do we reconcile boundaries with the call to love as Christians? For years, I believed saying "no" was unchristian. In this personal reflection, I share how healthy boundaries became an essential part of my healing journey, restoring my sense of worth, helping me reclaim my dignity as a daughter of God, and shaping a legacy of healing for future generations.

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Love, Thy Will Be Done

When life brings us to our knees, we often discover where God has been waiting all along. In this heartfelt reflection, the author shares how suffering became a pathway to healing, surrender, and a deeper encounter with the relentless love of Jesus. A story of faith, hope, and finding grace in the midst of life's battles.

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The Chosen and my ‘Yes’ to Healing

What happens when Jesus asks, "Do you want to be healed?" In this personal reflection, Allison shares how The Chosen became part of her journey from trauma and chronic illness to healing and hope. Through the stories of Mary Magdalene, the paralytic, and Little James, she discovers the transformative power of saying "yes" to Christ's invitation to healing.

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Through the Eyes of Autism

When Allison's children were diagnosed with autism, she wrestled with fear, grief, and questions for God. Yet through the challenges and blessings of parenting, she discovered a deeper truth: autism was not a punishment, but an invitation from Christ to healing, trust, and love. In this moving reflection, she shares how her children have taught her to see the world—and God—with new eyes.

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Under His Gaze

In God's providence, a book I bought in early 2020 became the catalyst for a life-changing journey. Through it, I found a community I would later join and began experiencing the healing, freedom, and love that God had been inviting me into all along.

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Praising God Amidst The Chaos

During a chaotic afternoon, my youngest son reminded me how important it is to remember to stop and joyfully sing praises to God with our whole hearts simply because God IS good!

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From Grief to Grace:Finding freedom through God’s healing love

In 2022, God called me to deeper healing from the wounds of trauma I had been carrying around most of my life. So in 2023, I travelled from Australia to London to attend the Grief to Grace healing retreat. Grief to Grace is a five-day programme of spiritual and psychological healing for abuse survivors. Through Grief to Grace, I was given my voice back.

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Walking With The Saints – Part 4

I was feeling pretty low and rotten. Completely exhausted from looking after a newborn, who didn’t want to sleep, and a toddler who decided she would throw tantrums every time I picked up the baby.

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Walking With The Saints – Part 3

It’s been made clear to me over and over again in the last 12 months or more, that I can place my trust in the capable hands of the Saints in Heaven.

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Walking With The Saints – Part 2

The following day, our mortgage broker spoke to Grant and told him he had approached the bank. The bank had changed their mind and had informed our broker that it was not required for our outstanding debts to be finalized for final mortgage approval by settlement date.

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