I had an opportunity, a rare one, thanks to the fog, of examining closely in daylight one of the wonders of the …
WWI
April 3, 2024
Today we review some of Fr Doyle’s war narrative from early April 1916. Taking a short-cut across to our lines I found …
April 2, 2024
May every Easter blessing be yours, and may our crucified Jesus, Who has certainly drawn you to Him on the cross, raise …
March 31, 2024
On Spy Wednesday evening after Benediction, I told the men I wanted nine volunteers to watch an hour during the following night …
March 27, 2024
Fr Doyle left his training camp and headed to the continent 108 years ago today. Here are his sentiments on this occasion, …
February 17, 2024
We are having desperate work these days. The good God is simply pouring out His grace on these poor fellows and reconciling …
February 14, 2024
I want you to know what I went through by volunteering for the Front. God made me feel with absolute certainty – …
January 14, 2024
107 years ago tonight Fr Doyle was awoken to absolve some dying soldiers. This is his description of the event, sent home …
January 13, 2024
4 January 1916 Before I thank you for your letter which was doubly welcome in my exile, I want to tell you …
January 4, 2024
How little the expression ‘we were shelled for two hours’ conveys to you. People read in their papers some mornings: ‘The enemy …
January 1, 2024