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
Spiritual Direction
Spiritual Direction
Retreats
Retreats
Blog
Blog
  • Homily

    Put down your stones

    Deacon Scott / April 4, 2022

    Some of the stones we carry have specific names like pride, envy, and anger. Jesus says simply, "Put down your stones."

    read more
  • Homily

    Saying no to ‘prodigal’ anger

    Deacon Scott / March 27, 2022

    Holding a grudge?  Feeling unappreciated?  Mad that life is unfair?  Nurturing a hurt from a long time ago?    Learn a lesson from the prodigal father and his son.

    read more
  • Homily

    Hope in Suffering

    Deacon Scott / March 13, 2022

    The cross of Jesus is the only way to make sense of the suffering we experience.

    read more
  • Reflections

    Who’s in your throne room?

    Deacon Scott / February 14, 2022

    Once upon a time, there was a kingdom.  In the kingdom was a castle.  Inside the castle was one large room.  Inside the room was a throne.  Sitting on the throne was a…

    read more
  • Homily

    Don’t get discouraged

    Deacon Scott / February 7, 2022

    Lessons on encouragement from Simon Peter and Isaiah.

    read more
  • Homily

    You are the wine of God

    Deacon Scott / January 16, 2022

    If Jesus can transform ordinary water into extraordinary wine, what do you think he can do with you?

    read more
  • Reflections

    My Resolutions to End Division

    Deacon Scott / January 2, 2022

    When divisions arise in your heart, mind, or in the world around you, follow the advice Saint Paul gave to the Colossians.

    read more
  • Reflections

    Finding God in the Fog of a New Year

    Deacon Scott / December 30, 2021

    With the unseasonably warm weather this late December, there is a lot of morning fog rising off of Lake Norman and offers a great metaphor to enter the New Year.

    read more
  • Reflections

    The trees point to the cross

    Deacon Scott / December 27, 2021

    Celebrating the birth is wonderful, but the cross reminds us that whatever we face "God is with us" to lead us through life's challenges.

    read more
  • Homily

    Don’t miss the moment

    Deacon Scott / December 20, 2021

    Too often we go through life worrying about what's next, and we miss the here and now.

    read more
1920212223

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.