May every Easter blessing be yours, and may our crucified Jesus, Who has certainly drawn you to Him on the cross, raise …
WWI
April 17, 2022
On Spy Wednesday evening after Benediction, I told the men I wanted nine volunteers to watch an hour during the following night …
April 13, 2022
We left Belgium a glorious morning, dry under foot, with brilliant sunshine. The Brigade of four regiments made a gallant show, each …
March 31, 2022
I had rather an amusing experience the first night I spent in the trenches. On arriving here I found two officers in …
March 31, 2022
It was a beautiful clear morning, such a morning as would tempt the laziest aviator to have a sail, so many eyes were …
March 24, 2022
The events described in Fr Doyle’s letter below occurred on 18 March 1917 (Passion Sunday in that year). The statue Fr Doyle …
March 18, 2022
We are having desperate work these days. The good God is simply pouring out His grace on these poor fellows and reconciling …
February 14, 2022
Blessed Pius IX Then in addition there is the great privilege and joy of carrying our dear Lord next my heart day …
February 7, 2022
Today, however, I was able to offer the Holy Sacrifice in the trenches, my chapel being a dug-out capable of holding ten …
February 2, 2022
‘Pork & Beans’ is quite a standing joke, though not a pleasant one, at the Front. A committee of food experts, having …
January 16, 2022