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    How I see my cancer in the gospel narrative

    Deacon Scott / September 22, 2025

    Bad news.  I found out I have cancer in my prostate.  Good news.  It was caught early, there were only tiny amounts of cancer cells present, and it’s the slow-growing kind.  The recommended…

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    What is the two-point plan of Jesus?

    Deacon Scott / September 15, 2024

    Can you imagine someone running for political office saying the same things Jesus said in the gospel (Mk 8:27-35)?  “Fellow Citizens.  Let me introduce my two-point plan to benefit all: (1) Deny yourself. …

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    How to repair the torn canvas of your life

    Deacon Scott / March 25, 2024

    Look to Calvary to mend the torn pieces of your life.

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    Here is a Lenten tradition to try

    Deacon Scott / March 11, 2024

    Don't forget about this Lenten tradition.

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    What’s the best glue for life’s broken pieces?

    Deacon Scott / March 4, 2024

    Many relationships of our life have been broken. How can we glue them back together?

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    A stamp in the envelope?

    Deacon Scott / April 7, 2023

    God has sent you a letter with a stamp inside. How will you respond?

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    Hope in Suffering

    Deacon Scott / March 13, 2022

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

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    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.

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Deacon Scott

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