Font of Mercy

Where mercy flows from the heart into the world

Font of Mercy
  • Spiritual direction
    • Spiritual direction
    • Spiritual direction inquiry
    • Spiritual direction engagement agreement
  • Retreats
    • Retreat Ideas
    • Retreat Inquiry
  • Blog
    • Reflections
    • Homilies
    • En Español
    • Join Us
  • Donations
    • Make a donation
    • Ministries Supported
  • About
Menu
  • Spiritual direction
    • Spiritual direction
    • Spiritual direction inquiry
    • Spiritual direction engagement agreement
  • Retreats
    • Retreat Ideas
    • Retreat Inquiry
  • Blog
    • Reflections
    • Homilies
    • En Español
    • Join Us
  • Donations
    • Make a donation
    • Ministries Supported
  • About
  • Reflections

    An ordinary dream demands a new interpretation

    Deacon Scott / September 9, 2024

    “What’s it like?”  That’s a question Michele McCreary, a long-time acquaintance, asked me in a dream.  She was talking to someone I used to work with before I retired.  When our eyes met,…

    read more
  • Reflections

    “What happened to the sun?” asked the two year old

    Deacon Scott / September 2, 2024

    Last week, I was at Emerald Isle with my family.  In addition to my delight in being with my children and grandchildren and their spouses and partners, I received a neat lesson on…

    read more
  • Reflections

    It all started with a little pinch from God

    Deacon Scott / April 15, 2024

    Follow those breadcrumbs from God, and maybe you won't get 'the pinch'.

    read more
  • Reflections

    Time for some spiritual excavation

    Deacon Scott / June 27, 2023

    Spiritual growth might be likened to an excavation project. Where do you need to aim your shovel?

    read more
  • Reflections

    The Discipline of Prayer

    Deacon Scott / May 25, 2023

    God provided the perfect focal point for prayer: a peephole to the heavens!

    read more
  • Reflections

    Four Spiritual Lessons from Emmaus

    Deacon Scott / April 24, 2023

    The journey of the two disciples to Emmaus has much to say about our own spiritual journey.

    read more
  • Reflections

    What’s next?

    Deacon Scott / March 10, 2023

    Looking to the next stage in my life...

    read more
  • Reflections

    Taking off the Armor

    Deacon Scott / August 1, 2022

    What armor are you wearing that no longer fits?

    read more
  • Reflections

    Saint Andrew and Me

    Deacon Scott / June 8, 2022

    What biblical character most helps you to see your life from God’s viewpoint?

    read more
  • Reflections

    Entertaining Angels Unawares

    Deacon Scott / June 1, 2022

    “Do not neglect hospitality to strangers, for through it some have unknowingly entertained angels.”  (Heb 13:2)  I had a visit from one of those strangers who ultimately became an ‘angel’ in disguise.  Here’s…

    read more
123

Deacon Scott

Spiritual director, retreat master, writer... (See more).

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

Email me

[email protected]

loader

Sign Up

Subscribe to our email reflections!

Email Address*

First Name

Last Name

Copyright © 2026 Font of Mercy
  • Spiritual direction
  • Retreats
  • Blog
  • Donations
  • About
Ashe Theme by WP Royal.