Fr Willie had many incredibly close shaves with death during the almost 2 years he spent as a military chaplain. He has …
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April 26, 2025
May every Easter blessing be yours, and may our crucified Jesus, Who has certainly drawn you to Him on the cross, raise …
April 20, 2025
On Spy Wednesday evening after Benediction, I told the men I wanted nine volunteers to watch an hour during the following night …
April 16, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
Having set sail to the continent, Fr Doyle describes the crossing on this day in 1916. The moon was surrounded by magnificent …
February 18, 2025
Fr Willie left his training camp and headed to the continent 109 years ago today. Here are his sentiments on this occasion, …
February 17, 2025
We are having desperate work these days. The good God is simply pouring out His grace on these poor fellows and reconciling …
February 14, 2025
I want you to know what I went through by volunteering for the Front. God made me feel with absolute certainty – …
January 14, 2025
108 years ago tonight Fr Doyle was awoken to absolve some dying soldiers. This is his description of the event, sent home …
January 13, 2025