Author Archives: Br Antônio Lemos LC

Every week I need to prepare a presentation on the life of a saint for the Conquest club boys here in San Jose, California. The boys’ ages range from 8 to 11 years old. I always try to choose a … Continue reading →

One of the perks about being a Legionary Brother is to live 24/7 with priests. It is such a blessing. More than anyone else, we are always in touch with their human side and with the mysterious presence of Jesus … Continue reading →

I recently visited Getty Museum in Los Angeles with my community. One of the main exhibits was a collection of Psalters from the 13th century, books used by monks to pray. The pages of the books contained psalms and traditional … Continue reading →

When I was a brother in Cheshire and finished my humanist studies, the time to move forward to philosophy came. There were two possibilities: Rome or Thornwood. One day our superior announced the assignments during lunch. He read the name … Continue reading →

On Sunday night the Holy Father left Rio, but WYD was not over yet for me. On Monday several movements had encounters with their members. Regnum Christi had a Mass for all its members who attended WYD. I thought that … Continue reading →

After the night vigil, I went home and arrived at mid-night. At 4 am I was already up to go back to Copacabana. I was so excited about having Mass with the Pope that I did not feel tired at … Continue reading →

I am at the Airport in Rio, waiting for my plane to Curitiba, where I will visit my family (the airport is full of WYD pilgrims!). The last three days were insanely amazing, but I did not have time until … Continue reading →

The sun finally came out on Rio! It was a beautiful day with sunshine and blue skies, perfect for praying the Stations of the Cross at Copacabana Beach. Early in the morning I went to the Volunteers Headquarters to work … Continue reading →

I just arrived from Copacabana Beach, where we had the Welcoming Ceremony of the Pope! I am dead tired, but it was worthwhile. What beautiful experience to be with the Vicar of Christ and more than a million young people … Continue reading →

Today, I had my first experience of the World Youth Day as a pilgrim! And finally I can answer, “how is the typical day of a pilgrim?” In the morning I participated in the catechesis. I have heard so much … Continue reading →