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    An interesting pairing: cannon balls and church bells

    Deacon Scott / October 13, 2025

    I recently visited two historic sites near Charleston, SC.  One was Fort Moultrie.  The other, Stella Maris Catholic Church.  They stand adjacent to each other on the shore of Sullivan’s Island.  Fort Moultrie…

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    The best advocate in the chaos

    Deacon Scott / May 25, 2025

    There are times when we need an Advocate. We need someone to advance our cause, to put into words what we’re feeling, and to speak truth to the powers holding us back. The…

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    A Word Only Found in the Desert

    Deacon Scott / December 9, 2024

    “The word of God came to John in the desert.”  (Lk 3:1-6) These are words of great hope, not only for the people of John’s time but also for you and me.  Just…

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    Three Gifts Jesus Gave in the Cenacle

    Deacon Scott / April 14, 2024

    What did Jesus give to the frightened disciples to make them go from fearful to fearless?

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    Advent: a time to calm the turbulent waters

    Deacon Scott / December 4, 2023

    Calm the turbulence in your life to see the "glories yet to be revealed."

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    Is the feeling of peace reliable in discernment?

    Deacon Scott / November 13, 2023

    A feeling of peace can come from both the good spirit and the enemy. How do you know?

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    How to silence the Pharisee in your head

    Deacon Scott / November 5, 2023

    Out of the many voices clamoring for attention, there is only one voice that matters.

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    The Language of God

    Deacon Scott / June 6, 2022

    We live in a world with a confusion of voices. But there is one language we all understand.  It is the language given to us by the Holy Spirit.  It is the language…

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Deacon Scott

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