We once again resume Fr Willie’s narrative of the events at the Battle of Passchendaele. This is his account of the events …
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August 5, 2023
Today is the feast of St John Vianney. Fr Willie had a great devotion to him and visited Ars in 1907. From …
August 4, 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
We continue today with Fr Willie’s narrative of events in the days leading up to his death. Today’s account is somewhat shorter …
August 1, 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
We continue Fr Willie’s account of July 31, 1917 directly after he left off yesterday. Again what is most noticeable is his …
July 31, 2023
Fr Willie describes the events of July 30, 1917: For the past week we have been moving steadily up to the Front …
July 30, 2023
My loving Jesus, on this the morning of my Ordination to the priesthood, I wish to place in Your Sacred Heart, in …
July 28, 2023
I assure you that you have my entire sympathy as well as my prayers in the trial you are going through. There …
July 27, 2023
You ask how to pray well. The answer is, Pray often, in season and out of season, against yourself, in spite of …
July 25, 2023