Author Archives: Fr Simon Devereux LC

While breakfast is important, prayer is even more so! My friend Will saw this “Prayer Process” by Dynamic Catholic and emailed it to me. He reflected, “Great way to increase your devotion to God and truly find a deeper relationship … Continue reading →

“God calls us through what happens during our day… He calls us to identify with Him and carry out His divine mission – right where He finds us.” – St. Jose Maria Escriva Last week we stumbled upon a shrine … Continue reading →

“Jesus Christ is the answer to the question that is every human life.” – St. John Paul II Here’s Dad with three of his sons. It was taken 20 years ago when I was about to enter the novitiate in … Continue reading →

During our missions in NYC, we caught Br. Peter at the back of Old St. Pat’s praying the rosary with a passerby. Praying with someone, sharing each other’s struggles, is the best way to evangelize. Next time someone shares a … Continue reading →

“By your profession of vows today, you are telling the world that Jesus is real.” – Fr. John Connor On Saturday, 22 brothers professed vows (one missed the photo!): 16 of them for the first time, 5 renewed, and Br. Adrian … Continue reading →

Fr. Simon: Br. John, tell us about your two years of Novitiate. Br. John: It has been a time to deepen in my knowledge and love of Christ. Everything has taken on a much deeper spiritual significance. Fr. Simon: What … Continue reading →

“[Renounce] the attempt to plan and control everything to the last detail, and instead [let the Holy Spirit] enlighten, guide and direct us, leading us wherever he wills.” – Pope Francis Fr. Ron May, pastor of St. Dominic’s in Southington, … Continue reading →

Our pilgrimage group visited Auschwitz late last month. Seeing the gas chambers with our own eyes brought home the horrendous reality of history. We asked ourselves, “How could a person become able to inflict such suffering and death on another?” … Continue reading →

Here’s LC Cheshire Alum Br Gustavo evangelizing in Rome between classes. Back in Mexico he was preparing to play professional soccer. But when God called, he responded generously. Now he is using his talents to share the joy of friendship … Continue reading →

“A good leader is one who is capable of bringing up other leaders. If a leader wants to lead alone, he is a tyrant. True leadership is fruitful. Each one of you has the seed of leadership.” – Pope Francis Photo: … Continue reading →