In the matter of suffering I think you are inclined to confound the act of the will with feeling. You do not …
Self-conquest
June 22, 2010
"Kiss His feet as a token of your regret" I fear you are allowing the devil to score off you by getting …
June 22, 2010
Irish soldiers preparing for WWI. Christ expects His army to be "absolutely and lovingly devoted to Him" I have long had the …
June 20, 2010
Icon of Christ as the Suffering Servant You need not fear whatever He may send you to bear, since His grace will …
June 20, 2010
A great desire to know our Lord better, His attractive character, His personal love for me, the resolve to read 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 …
June 16, 2010
One of the obstacles to my leading a fervent life is the thought of what others may think. I would often wish …
June 16, 2010
Napoleon Crossing the Alps by Jacques-Louis David, 1801. I feel that I could go through fire and water to serve such a …
June 14, 2010
The Third Degree of Humility. 1. Accepto. I will receive with joy all unpleasant things which I must bear : (a) …
June 12, 2010
THE FEAST OF THE SACRED HEART Father Doyle wrote out the following consecration to the Sacred Heart during one of his midnight …
June 10, 2010