Font of Mercy

Where mercy flows from the heart into the world

Font of Mercy
  • Spiritual direction
    • Spiritual direction
    • Spiritual direction inquiry
    • Spiritual direction engagement agreement
  • Retreats
    • Retreat Ideas
    • Retreat Inquiry
  • Blog
    • Reflections
    • Homilies
    • En Español
    • Join Us
  • Donations
    • Make a donation
    • Ministries Supported
  • About
Menu
  • Spiritual direction
    • Spiritual direction
    • Spiritual direction inquiry
    • Spiritual direction engagement agreement
  • Retreats
    • Retreat Ideas
    • Retreat Inquiry
  • Blog
    • Reflections
    • Homilies
    • En Español
    • Join Us
  • Donations
    • Make a donation
    • Ministries Supported
  • About
  • Reflections

    Are you ready for… Rest?

    Deacon Scott / December 9, 2020

    Instead of "Are you ready for Christmas?" maybe the question during Advent might instead be, “Are you ready for the meek and humble of heart Jesus to enter your heart?”

    read more
  • Reflections

    Mary’s Lessons on Fear…

    Deacon Scott / December 8, 2020

    The angel Gabriel said, “Do not be afraid.” Mary heeded this angelic command. Throughout the rest the Annunciation narrative, she models three good ways to deal with fear

    read more
  • Homily

    The next piece of the puzzle

    Deacon Scott / December 6, 2020

    People came to John the Baptist because they felt something was wrong in their life. Some pieces of the puzzle were missing, the picture was fuzzy, the boundaries were not well defined.

    read more
  • En Español

    La vida es un rompecabezas

    Deacon Scott / December 6, 2020

    Podemos imaginar que cada pieza que recogemos es una oportunidad para cambiar el paisaje de nuestra vida. Cada pieza es un nuevo comienzo.

    read more
  • Reflections

    Is it “Yes, Lord” or “Yes, but”?

    Deacon Scott / December 4, 2020

    Jesus asks the blind man seeking to be healed, "Do you believe I can do this?" He answered "Yes, Lord." Sometimes we answer, "Yes, but"

    read more
  • Reflections

    Advent Acts of Kindness

    Deacon Scott / December 3, 2020

    Consider doing a new "Advent Act of Kindness" each day.

    read more
  • Reflections

    Hiking the Pandemic Trail

    Deacon Scott / December 2, 2020

    Lessons from the Appalachian Trail to guide us through this pandemic.

    read more
  • Reflections

    Saint Andrew’s my Advent hero

    Deacon Scott / November 30, 2020

    “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the one bringing good news!” Is 52:7 What we can learn from Saint Andrew during this Advent season.

    read more
  • Homily

    What I say to you, I say to all: Watch!

    Deacon Scott / November 29, 2020

    Advent is a time to watch for the coming of Jesus. As I sit on my dock and gaze across the water toward the rising of the sun, I ponder the word, “Watch”.…

    read more
  • Homily

    While waiting for the pandemic to end…

    Deacon Scott / November 16, 2020

    “The Master went on a journey and entrusted his possessions to his servants…After a long time, the master returned.” (see Mt 25) What does this “Parable of the Talents” say about our journey…

    read more
2829303132

Deacon Scott

Spiritual director, retreat master, writer... (See more).

Recent Posts

  • The Tap-Tap-Tap of the Holy Spirit March 9, 2026
  • Don’t romanticize the high in the spiritual life March 2, 2026
  • Unhurriedness – the key to a rich spiritual life February 23, 2026
  • A Lenten Challenge: Respond to Holy Discontent February 16, 2026
  • Surprised by some unexpected evangelists February 9, 2026

Email me

[email protected]

loader

Sign Up

Subscribe to our email reflections!

Email Address*

First Name

Last Name

Copyright © 2026 Font of Mercy
  • Spiritual direction
  • Retreats
  • Blog
  • Donations
  • About
Ashe Theme by WP Royal.