On Spy Wednesday evening after Benediction, I told the men I wanted nine volunteers to watch an hour during the following night …
WWI
April 17, 2019
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, 2019
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, 2019
On the way I noticed that heavy firing was going on ahead, but it was only when I reached a bend in …
March 5, 2019
I am suffering much in every way, most of all, perhaps, from sheer fatigue. As regards food and lodging I am not …
March 5, 2019
Fr Doyle left his training camp and headed to the continent 103 years ago today. Here are his sentiments on this occasion, …
February 17, 2019
We are having desperate work these days. The good God is simply pouring out His grace on these poor fellows and reconciling …
February 14, 2019
Blessed Pius IX Then in addition there is the great privilege and joy of carrying our dear Lord next my heart day …
February 7, 2019
Today, however, I was able to offer the Holy Sacrifice in the trenches, my chapel being a dug-out capable of holding …
February 2, 2019
‘Pork & Beans’ is quite a standing joke, though not a pleasant one, at the Front. A committee of food experts, having …
January 16, 2019