Author Archives: Fr Simon Devereux LC

“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” – Jimmy Dean As you know, my brother, Fr Matthew, trains young people in Poland in how to be apostles. One … Continue reading →

“Judge not lest thee be judged.” – Jesus How many elderly people have I seen and passed by without a thought or, worse, with a harsh judgement? This story made me think about how my heart needs to change. In … Continue reading →

“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place”  – George Bernard Shaw There’s a famous pizza place in New Haven called Sally’s. Their coal-fired pizzas are a big hit with the students from nearby … Continue reading →

“Who do you say that I am?” – Jesus My brother, Fr. Matthew, recently visited the grave of Fr Jerzy Popiełuszko. As a seminarian he were forced to make a break in his seminary studies and do military service in … Continue reading →

“For me prayer is a surge of the heart, it is a simple look towards Heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy.” –– St. Therese of Lisieux I met a wise old priest … Continue reading →

“To receive the grace of God you must go to the desert and stay awhile.” Blessed Charles de Foucauld Every Catholic who really desires to grow in their friendship with Christ and wants to learn what God wants them to … Continue reading →

” Difficulties break some men but make others. No axe is sharp enough to cut the soul of the sinner who keeps on trying, one armed with the hope he will rise in the end.” – Nelson Mandela I’m driving … Continue reading →

When you are going through hell, keep on going. Never never never give up. – Winston Churchill Today my brother, Fr. Matthew, and I hiked up Mt. Alfred. It was a three hour walk to the 1300 metre summit. I … Continue reading →

“I wish, Lord, to receive You with the purity, humility and devotion with which Your most holy Mother received You, with the spirit and fervor of the saints.” – St. Josemaria Escriva A friend gave me a smart phone last … Continue reading →

“First comes God, then your spouse, then your family, then whatever else God asks of you.” – Fr. Peter Devereux, international chaplain of His Way at Work We’ve been running sessions for young people at the seminary called GPS – … Continue reading →