“Our life must be a continual prayer,
a long act of love.”
a long act of love.”
PAX VOBISCUM
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Dear reader,
I am Brother Johannes, a monk and priest of the Monastery of the Good Shepherd. Our monastery stands on the edge of the town of Temse in Belgium, where the rivers Schelde and Durme meet—a quietly beautiful corner of the Low Countries. The monastery has entrusted me with the task of being prayerfully present among refugees and people experiencing homelessness. I am based in London, living at St Saviour’s Priory in Hackney, a Priory founded in the 19th century to serve amongst the poor in the London slums. Before coming to London, I spent four years in Calais, France, living alongside refugees in the informal settlements there. This blog offers a little window into my work, the life of our monastery, and the communities I accompany. I hope it may serve as a place of reflection, solidarity, and shared humanity. Peace be with you. |
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Monday's MassMass on Mondays is at 10am
in the Priory Chapel. This Mass is more in a contemplative, reflecting on the readings for the day. Our next Masses are on August 10, August 17, August 24 and August 31. Please always check these dates before coming! In case of a change. |
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Updated 07/08/2025
Most recent article in the London Catholic worker newsletter:
The Sacrament of Brother, on pages 14-16. 
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Some Recent writings
Published in the London Catholic Worker:
Prefer nothing to the Love of Christ. My latest reflection given at the Home Office Refugee Vigil: Kindness in... scroll to page 10 & 11 Article on the US - CatholicWorker.org about the: Dunkirk Refugee Camp |
