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    Silence that touches souls

    Deacon Scott / December 18, 2020

    "We need to find God, and he cannot be found in noise and restlessness. God is the friend of silence." Mother Teresa

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    Are you the one?

    Deacon Scott / December 16, 2020

    Are you the one? A common question, but how to we go about finding an answer?

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    Stepping into the Growth Zone

    Deacon Scott / December 15, 2020

    Maybe its time to stretch out that panic zone and find ways to move into the growth zone.

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    A man named Scott…

    Deacon Scott / December 13, 2020

    "A man named John was sent from God. He came for testimony, to testify to the light.." (JN 1:6-8, 16-28) Aren't we all 'sent from God' to 'testify to the light?'

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    Joy, a most contagious virtue

    Deacon Scott / December 11, 2020

    Just like a virus, joy is highly contagious. In like manner, masking and social distancing prevent its spread.

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    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?”

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    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

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    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.

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    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"

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    Advent Acts of Kindness

    Deacon Scott / December 3, 2020

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

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