In the matter of suffering I think you are inclined to confound the act of the will with feeling. You do not really “draw back” when suffering comes, since you have the will to bear all things for the love of Jesus; but nature shrinks from pain and at times makes our “will to suffer” give way. COMMENT: It is clear from the Fr Doyle’s notes that he had absolutely …
Life
June 22, 2010
A great desire to know our Lord better, His attractive character, His personal love for me, the resolve to read the life of Christ and study the Gospels. I feel also a longing to love Jesus passionately, to try my very best to please Him, and to do all I think will please Him. I see nothing will be dearer to Him than my sanctification, chiefly attained by the …
June 18, 2010
A typical WWI trench. It was faithfulness to the "narrow path" of ordinary duties that prepared Fr Doyle to adhere to the "narrow path" of the trenches I feel also a great longing to love Jesus very, very much, to draw very close to His Sacred Heart, and to be ever united to Him, always thinking of Him and praying. I long ardently to do something now to make up …
June 16, 2010
There are two pamphlets by Fr Doyle that seem rather hard to find. If anybody can provide some information on where they might be found I would be very grateful for the information, either by posting a comment or sending an email to frwilliedoyle@gmail.com The two pamphlets are Synopsis of the Rubrics and Ceremonies of Holy Mass and Retreats for Workingmen: Why not in Ireland? If I can locate them …
June 9, 2010