Fr Doyle left his training camp and headed to the continent 105 years ago today. Here are his sentiments on this occasion, …
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February 17, 2021
We are having desperate work these days. The good God is simply pouring out His grace on these poor fellows and reconciling …
February 14, 2021
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, 2021
‘Pork & Beans’ is quite a standing joke, though not a pleasant one, at the Front. A committee of food experts, having …
January 16, 2021
I want you to know what I went through by volunteering for the Front. God made me feel with absolute certainty – …
January 14, 2021
104 years ago tonight Fr Doyle was awoken to absolve some dying soldiers. This is his description of the event, sent home …
January 13, 2021
Continuing from yesterday’s post about 8 January 1917… Our visitor from the sky was back again today repeating his old trick, with …
January 9, 2021
Our airmen, very justly, have earned a big reputation for their skill and daring, but the ‘Allyman’ can still give them …
January 8, 2021
I did not get my work finished till rather late tonight and as I had to turn out again shortly it was …
January 4, 2021
Before I thank you for your letter which was doubly welcome in my exile, I want to tell you the New Year’s …
January 4, 2021