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    Unhurriedness – the key to a rich spiritual life

    Deacon Scott / February 23, 2026

    Early Saturday morning, my wife and I set out on the two‑and‑a‑half‑hour drive to Raleigh for my grandson’s birthday party. As we were getting ready, my wife asked me to sign the card—a…

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    How to change regular waiting into holy waiting

    Deacon Scott / December 2, 2024

    I volunteer as a case manager at a Strong Life Rescue Mission one day a week.  The non-profit assists the homeless with their basic needs. One of my assignments is to help them acquire…

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    A little lesson on patience from the Mayapple

    Deacon Scott / May 20, 2024

    If patience is a virtue, impatience might be a poison.

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    Be patient

    Deacon Scott / December 12, 2022

    What is God's answer to almost all of our questions? Be patient.

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    Persistence and Prayer

    Deacon Scott / July 25, 2022

    God does not weary of our persistence.

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  • Homily

    Holy Waiting

    Deacon Scott / November 29, 2021

    Transform your regular waiting into holy waiting during this Advent season.

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  • Homily

    Strengthening Belief

    Deacon Scott / March 14, 2021

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

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  • Homily

    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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Deacon Scott

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Recent Posts

  • Don’t romanticize the high in the spiritual life March 2, 2026
  • Unhurriedness – the key to a rich spiritual life February 23, 2026
  • A Lenten Challenge: Respond to Holy Discontent February 16, 2026
  • Surprised by some unexpected evangelists February 9, 2026
  • How to be the light of your world February 8, 2026

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