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  1. Mark Dohle

    When I Was a Young Monk (thoughts on two of our Founding Fathers)

    When I Was a Young Monk Thoughts on two of our Founding Fathers (Fr. Corentine 1st row first on left. Fr. Francis second monk down from Fr. Corentine) My schedule for Sunday is different since I do not work the morning shift in our infirmary. So I can spend the first hour or so doing...
  2. Mark Dohle

    Self-Reflection

    You are rare, do not lose that. Fight for it. peace Mark
  3. Mark Dohle

    Self-Reflection

    Self-Reflection It is hard to understand that what we see in others is a reflection of ourselves. Compassion/empathy/mercy, the only cure-Br.MD
  4. Mark Dohle

    Prayer is not easy

    Prayer is not easy Prayer is not easy, it takes discipline and practice, and we pray the way we can; it is useless to worry, just pray, trust .-Br.MD
  5. Mark Dohle

    Prayers to God

    For the sake of his sorrowful passion, have mercy on us and the whole world.
  6. Mark Dohle

    Grace will flow like a river

    There is no sin with free choice, we respond to grace by giving our yes, or our no. Actually like any important relationship.
  7. Mark Dohle

    Grace will flow like a river

    Was not there ;-). To serve or not to serve, perhaps that is the real question? I think Satan chose not to serve.
  8. Mark Dohle

    Grace will flow like a river

    There is no line in our trust in God. That is why it can be difficult, we are skittish, is it any wonder, with the world we live in?
  9. Mark Dohle

    Angry Colors

    Angry Colors Without inner peace, we cannot see what is before us. We experience only our agitation and paint the world in angry colors.-Br.MD
  10. Mark Dohle

    Just Today

    Just Today Today Lord is all that I have. Help me to get through it with faith and trust intact, and knowing that all things pass-MD
  11. Mark Dohle

    Grace will flow like a river

    We choose to be in relationship with God or others. From that the give and take is grace, based on trust, which is not easy.
  12. Mark Dohle

    Grace will flow like a river

    We are to love God, ourselves, and others......so you are right. peace mark
  13. Mark Dohle

    Grace will flow like a river

    Thank you my friend, still a struggle. Peace Mark
  14. Mark Dohle

    Grace will flow like a river

    No it i not my friend https://www.amazon.com/Catechism-Catholic-Church-Second-U-S/dp/0385508190/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=CCC&qid=1610759935&s=books&sr=1-1
  15. Mark Dohle

    Grace will flow like a river

    I guess you ca pray for the devil, but nothing would happen, since the devil is totally dedicated to his rebellion and hatred of God. It was a choice taken in total freedom.
  16. Mark Dohle

    Grace will flow like a river

    Thank you. Peace mark
  17. Mark Dohle

    Grace will flow like a river

    I have no ability on my own to pray for my enemies, it is a grace. Grace is freely given to all, it is God's love, his desire to heal all, we each have the freedom to choose. Peace mark
  18. Mark Dohle

    Grace will flow like a river

    Grace will flow like a river It is impossible to hate those for whom you pray. So pray for your "enemies"; grace will flow like a river--Br.MD
  19. Mark Dohle

    Peace Will Follow

    The point is, whatever Jesus did was based on love, not on revenge, or shaming, we do that, hence the many failures of Christians, myself included. Good comment, thank you. Peace Mark
  20. Mark Dohle

    Peace Will Follow

    Not really. Yes, he overturned tables and preached about keeping the Temple Holy. I am sure some of the merchants were reached by his seeking to open up their hearts. I doubt anyone lost money in this, or that he injured anyone. Teaching, even if using extreme tactics can be necessary...
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