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  1. Mark Dohle

    Addicted to drama

    Addicted to drama Today people seek drama, overstate their views, and are seen as heroes. It keeps away boredom and the need to think. Making overstatements lessens the ability to change minds and hearts- We can speak the truth without the need to make sweeping judgments on those who disagree...
  2. Mark Dohle

    Hobbling along but thankful

    Hobbling along but thankful Lord, I got up this morning, hobbled over to shut off the alarm, then tried to stretch my stiff, painful back, then keeping my balance re-hobbled over to my bed and put on my shoes. As I was on my way to my mediation in the church, I suddenly realized that...
  3. Mark Dohle

    Stories to deepen faith in God

    Stories to deepen faith in God Peter is a good friend of mine. He works lin video and is starting to post videos on the experience that people have that deepen their faith. The one here is actually him sharing one such experience. If you like it, I hope that some of you will subscribe to his...
  4. Mark Dohle

    When the ego is weak

    When the ego is weak “It is your faults, My children that make you unhappy. Recognize when you are in the wrong. Let your thoughts probe to the depths of your misery. He and I by Gabrielle Bossis Pauline Books of Boston When the ego is weak it is difficult to admit faults. Our habitual...
  5. Mark Dohle

    A small but important matter

    A small but important matter Chapter talk given 5/16/21 We all have different vocations, and in our lives no matter what we do, there are always problems. Some problems are big, others small, but no matter, even the small problems can cause frustration and anger. So in families, offices, on...
  6. Mark Dohle

    Identity is important

    Identity is important January 25, 1937. Today my soul is steeped in bitterness. O Jesus, O my Jesus, today everyone can add to my cup of bitterness. It makes no difference whether they be friend or foe, they can all inflict suffering on me. And You, O Jesus, are bound to give me strength...
  7. Mark Dohle

    Christ the Vine (Homily by Fr. Cassian)

    Christ the Vine (Homily by Fr. Cassian) Today Jesus offers the image of the vine. We read, we reflect, we ruminate. We allow the image to resonate within, making connections to our life, to other texts. We rest within our meditative insight. I have never worked in a vineyard, but I know...
  8. Mark Dohle

    Powerful Illusions

    Powerful Illusions “Through my rising from the dead, offer the resurrection of your own body at the general resurrection. Offer the resurrection of each member of your family, of all those who have passed before you and those who will outlive you, and of all the people you have ever...
  9. Mark Dohle

    Two Kinds of Scandals

    Two kinds of scandals "Each soul is the object of My special love. That is why I am so grateful to those who are resourceful and bringing back sinners to Me. Keep this in mind then. I gave My life for them in the most atrocious torture, for these poor beloved ones. A humble repentance and they...
  10. Mark Dohle

    Be Patient

    Be Patient Inner growth is slow going. We have a long past to deal with, be patient with yourself and others. Listen deeply to others-BrMD
  11. Mark Dohle

    True Judgement

    True judgment If I do something wrong and am judged on my ‘sin’, I have no recourse since it is true. Of course in the human situation, we have to put up safeguards because when we judge it can be faulty or simply wrong. So we have the concept “beyond reasonable doubt”. When humans judge, in...
  12. Mark Dohle

    Changing Moods

    Changing Moods Our ever-changing moods teach us to be centered and to be responsible in how we treat others, that is how we grow-Br.MD
  13. Mark Dohle

    Death of a classmate

    Death of a classmate Just read about the death of another classmate. His name was Bill Baldwin. I did not know him very well. I guess during my entire time at Cristobal High we may have interacted twice. So like many classmates, he is more or less a stranger. However, I do feel a deep...
  14. Mark Dohle

    Another way

    Another way In the adversities that I experience, I remind myself that the time or doing battle has not yet come to an end. I arm myself with patience, and in this way I defeat my assailant. ---Faustina’s diary 509 ++++++++++ In dealing with life patience is very important. Many do not...
  15. Mark Dohle

    MAY 2021 Monastery Retreat House Newsletter

    MAY 2021 Monastery Retreat House Newsletter Hello My Friends, Time is going by so fast, that it feels like I am writing a newsletter every week. We cannot slow it down, so might as well enjoy the ride, no matter how fast it seems to be going by. The community is doing well. Everyone in the...
  16. Mark Dohle

    What if St. Thomas did not see and touch the Risen Lord?

    What if St. Thomas did not see and touch the Risen Lord? St. Thomas would not believe the 10 apostles when they said that they saw the risen Lord. He demanded proof. He did not trust the word of his fellow disciples of Jesus. What if Jesus did not come and appear to him? Would he be right? Did...
  17. Mark Dohle

    Anxiety and prayer

    Let us pray for one another and for all. While we each have our own unique path, the commonality of our humanity allows us to grow in compassion and empath for others. Peace mark
  18. Mark Dohle

    Anxiety and prayer

    Anxiety and prayer When anxious, which I find to be a very painful inner state, I have also found that it is good for me to simply use that energy as prayer, to sit with it, to offer it, and to let it go. I sink into it knowing that I am one with God and this is my ‘poor’ gift to him. In doing...
  19. Mark Dohle

    Release of pain

    Release of pain Letting go of judging others who are different is the release of a great deal of pain and anxiety.-BrMD
  20. Mark Dohle

    Praying for the dying

    Praying for the dying My union with the dying is still as close as ever. Oh, how incomprehensible is God’s mercy that the Lord allows me, by my unworthy prayer, to come to the aid of the dying. I try to be at the side of every dying person whenever I can. Have confidence in God, for He is good...
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