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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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  • 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"

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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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    Hiking the Pandemic Trail

    Deacon Scott / December 2, 2020

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

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    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.

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    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”.…

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    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…

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    Begin with the end in mind, but…

    Deacon Scott / November 11, 2020

    We entered this pandemic with the 'end in mind', whether that be herd immunity or a vaccine. Little did we know how long of a journey this was going to be.

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    Welcome to the Prison of Unforgiveness

    Deacon Scott / September 13, 2020

    Homily for the 24th Sunday: If you don’t forgive, it is like handing yourself over to the torturers and sentencing yourself to prison. I call this place the Prison of Unforgiveness

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  • Reflections

    Missing my friend…

    Deacon Scott / September 8, 2020

    It's mid-September and I haven't seen the beaver in a long while. I actually miss him. These feelings of longing remind me of my other lost friendships, not with critters but with people.…

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