Fr Doyle wrote the following in his diary on this day in 1916: Lately the desire to be trampled on and become …
Self-conquest
October 13, 2023
Today is the feast of the archangels, though in Fr Willie’s time 29 September was primarily the feast St Michael. St Michael …
September 29, 2023
Fr Doyle wrote the following very private notes in his diary on 27 September 1915 about his prayer the previous night: Last …
September 26, 2023
I was very much annoyed because because someone burnt the floor of my dug-out and also on finding my candles had been …
September 25, 2023
I have noticed that every time I have indulged myself, my appetite especially, for no matter what reason, I have always had …
September 25, 2023
A fierce temptation during Mass and thanksgiving to break my resolution and indulge my appetite at breakfast. The thought of a breakfast …
September 18, 2023
I have felt strongly urged again to give myself entirely to the guidance of the Holy Spirit and to follow His inspirations. …
September 12, 2023
How many deceive themselves in thinking sanctity consists in the holy follies of the saints! How many look upon holiness as something beyond …
August 20, 2023
Four Dangers to be Feared after a Retreat: 1 . Dissipation: There, it is over; amuse yourself. 2. Toning Down: Too much, …
August 2, 2023
My poor orderly has nearly emptied the well, of course leaving the six dead Germans behind, in his efforts to make enough …
July 31, 2023