Today is the feast of St John Vianney. Fr Willie had a great devotion to him and visited Ars in 1907. From …
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August 4, 2026
Four Dangers to be Feared after a Retreat: 1 . Dissipation: There, it is over; amuse yourself. 2. Toning Down: Too much, …
August 3, 2026
We have no more reports from Fr Doyle until August 5th, and we shall take up his narrative once again on that …
August 2, 2026
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, 2026
My poor orderly has nearly emptied the well, of course leaving the six dead Germans behind, in his efforts to make enough …
July 31, 2026
We continue Fr Willie’s account of July 31, 1917. What is most noticeable is his good humour and cheerfulness, even in the …
July 31, 2026
On August 12 1917 Fr Willie sent his last “budget” home to his father. It was a long account of his involvement …
July 29, 2026
My loving Jesus, on this the morning of my Ordination to the priesthood, I wish to place in Your Sacred Heart, in …
July 28, 2026
I assure you that you have my entire sympathy as well as my prayers in the trial you are going through. There …
July 27, 2026
During a visit our Lord seemed to urge me not to wait till the end of the war, but to begin my …
July 26, 2026