Author Archives: Fr Simon Devereux LC

Br. Paul Maleski’s mother Dorothy is a witness to trusting in God. She converted from Mormonism before marrying her husband. Together they had 16 children (Br. Paul is the third youngest). In 2004, when Paul was ten his father died … Continue reading →

“Wherever God has put you, that is your vocation. It is not what we do but how much love we put into it.” Bl. Teresa of Calcutta Do you know how many men with Down Syndrome own a restaurant in … Continue reading →

“It’s not up to you to choose whether or not you have a vocation. It’s God who chooses!” – Pope Francis The Pope said this to 6,000 Asian youth during his visit to Korea. Here are some of my own … Continue reading →

“Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.” Bl. Mother Teresa I love the GPS in my car. No matter how many times I take a wrong turn, it calmly recalculates and tells … Continue reading →

“Don’t quack like a duck, soar like an eagle.” – Ken Blanchard During vacation last month we stopped at Blueberry Island on Lake Winnipesaukee to see the Eagle’s nest on top of a tall pine tree. Much to our surprise, … Continue reading →

“In the evening of life, we will be judged on love alone.” – St. John of the Cross (Christian mystic and poet, 1542-1591) Legionary priest Fr. Alvaro Corcuera died on Monday in Mexico City after a long battle with brain … Continue reading →

Things are at rest when they are in their proper place. The proper place for the heart of a human being is in the Heart of God.” St. Augustine I got to know Br. Julio Munoz seven years ago when … Continue reading →

“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” —  Paul of … Continue reading →

“Remember that when you leave this earth, you can take with you nothing that have received–you take only what you have given.” —  St. Francis of Assisi This week I have the privilege of being on mission. We are about … Continue reading →

“I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.”–  Abraham Lincoln On Mother’s Day I celebrated a parish Mass and offered a blessing to all the women even those without … Continue reading →