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    A Lenten Challenge: Respond to Holy Discontent

    Deacon Scott / February 16, 2026

    Last Saturday, I had the privilege of presenting on Dilexi Te, I have loved you, Pope Leo’s exhortation on the poor, co-sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Catholic Charities of Charlotte. Seventy generous…

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    Prodded to be a Good Samaritan

    Deacon Scott / July 13, 2025

    The question the scribe had for Jesus was, “Who is my neighbor?”   Jesus answers with the parable of the Good Samaritan.  A man is robbed and abandoned on the side of the…

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    Three reasons God places a stranger in your path

    Deacon Scott / August 26, 2024

    Occasionally, I experience what I call a ‘random ministerial encounter’.  I think we’ve all had them.  It’s when God places someone in your path, and you realize it’s not a coincidence (as nothing…

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    How to be God’s “Unknown Soldier”

    Deacon Scott / January 22, 2024

    The Unknown Soldier may not be known on the battlefield, but is known by God. Just so, our anonymous acts of service are also known by God.

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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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