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    Strengthening Belief

    Deacon Scott / March 14, 2021

    What can we learn from Nicodemus about strengthening our own belief?

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    Lenten Listening

    Deacon Scott / February 28, 2021

    The command from the cloud is simply one word: Listen. How can you become a better listener to the voice of God?

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    Then they were astonished…

    Deacon Scott / January 31, 2021

    What do we need to do to become astonished and amazed at the presence and power of God in our life?

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    Immersion

    Deacon Scott / January 10, 2021

    The word ‘baptism’ stems from a word that means 'immersion'. Today the Church celebrates the Baptism (i.e. immersion) of Jesus into this world. If Jesus was 'immersed into this world fo ryour sake,…

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    Peering into the fog

    Deacon Scott / January 7, 2021

    I wanted blue skies and sunshine to conclude the retreat, but instead was only able to see the trees up close and fog beyond. Maybe that's how God wants it - for me…

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    What’s my mission?

    Deacon Scott / December 23, 2020

    With all the changes brought about by the pandemic, maybe it's time to revisit the question: What is my mission in life?

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    Magnifying Virtues

    Deacon Scott / December 22, 2020

    Join Mary's song, and 'magnify' the Lord in your life.

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    Practicing Presence

    Deacon Scott / December 21, 2020

    The watercolor beautifully illustrates ways to practice being present to another and being present to God.

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    Just for Appearances

    Deacon Scott / December 20, 2020

    It is easy to get wrapped up in appearances. By so doing, we overlook the true gift that can add order to present chaos to our lives and healing to the wounds of…

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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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Deacon Scott

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

Recent Posts

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