Author Archives: Fr Simon Devereux LC

Lily Margaret from Houston painted this for her grandmother, Peggy. It reminded me of a story my mother shared with me about a man back home who was intrigued by a family he would see every Sunday morning at the … Continue reading →

“God must be allowed the right to speak unpredicatably.” — Thomas Merton A quick thought: don’t pack your schedule too tight; leave a little buffer to allow God to surprise and challenge you. This happened to my brother, Mathew, last … Continue reading →

Joel cooks in White Plains, NY, and proudly wears the crucifix which his father had worn for 40 yrs. It isn’t a lucky charm but a reminder to strive to do everything out of love and with love. Joel is … Continue reading →

“Just thread the needle, it is God who does everything.” — Blessed Mary of Jesus Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I had the privilege of witnessing the marriage of Theresa and Ricky two weeks ago. For their honeymoon they … Continue reading →

“Marriage is a mutual gift, which unites the spouses and binds them to their eventual souls, with whom they make up a sole family – a domestic church.” – Saint John Paul II This jacket shows the names of Jess … Continue reading →

“What does it cost us to say: “My God help me! Have mercy on me!” Is there anything easier than this?” – Alphonsus Liguori Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, cemeteries are really quiet! Last week I was looking for … Continue reading →

“Understand this – there is something holy, something divine, hidden in the most ordinary situations, and it is up to each one of you to discover it.” – St. Escriva My grandmother’s arthritic hands were so swollen and bent that … Continue reading →

“The time has come to turn to God and reassert our trust in Him for the healing of America – our country is in need of and ready for a spiritual renewal.” – Ronald Reagan We all desire the spiritual … Continue reading →

“If Sadness comes knocking at your door, tell him that you’ve already made a commitment to Joy to whom you plan on being faithful your whole life long.” – Pope Francis Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, our feelings and … Continue reading →

“God rejoices more in what He can do in a soul humbly resigned… than in the creation of millions of suns and the vast stretch of the heavens.” St. Therese of Lisieux “The Mordarski family is maybe the most generous … Continue reading →