My poor orderly has nearly emptied the well, of course leaving the six dead Germans behind, in his efforts to make enough …
WWI
July 31, 2021
We continue Fr Doyle’s account of July 31, 1917 directly after he left off yesterday. Again what is most noticeable is Fr …
July 31, 2021
Fr Doyle describes the events of July 30, 1917: For the past week we have been moving steadily up to the Front …
July 30, 2021
On August 12 1917 Fr Doyle sent his last “budget” home to his father. It was a long account of his involvement …
July 29, 2021
In today’s FIFTH post Fr Doyle recounts a touching scene in which a soldier shows him his gratitude. One of my men, …
July 25, 2021
In today’s 4th post Fr Doyle presents a “typical” scene to his father. It is unclear if this is an historical record …
July 25, 2021
Fr Doyle had a tremendous joy and cheerfulness that easily communicated itself to others. He also retained this sense of fun despite …
July 20, 2021
The reformation of one’s life must be the work of every day. I should take each rule and duty, think how Jesus …
July 17, 2021
Fr Doyle in the pulpit during his last homily, July 1917 Fr Doyle gave his last homily 104 years ago today. …
July 15, 2021
Today the Church celebrates the feast of the birth of St John the Baptist. The Church only celebrates the birth …
June 24, 2021