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  1. Mark Dohle

    Silence

    Silence There are many layers to silence. Silence allows rest, both for the mind and the heart. Silence allows deeper areas in the soul to become known, which would otherwise be impossible to experience. Silence helps when the inner world is in turmoil, or filled with anxiety, it allows a...
  2. Mark Dohle

    What is life all about? (Community remembrance for Br. Alan)

    What is life all about? (Community remembrance for Br. Alan) “Think of Me in My human life more often, for in this way you will draw the power to imitate Me. You must take all the means: look at Me, call Me, love Me.” December 11—Holy Hour. Bossis, Gabrielle. He and I (Kindle Locations...
  3. Mark Dohle

    The sacredness of the human person (About the abortion issue)

    The sacredness of the human person “I wish to restate as firmly as I can that abortion is a grave sin, since it puts an end to an innocent life. In the same way, however, I can and must [state] that there is no sin that God’s mercy cannot reach and wipe away when it finds a repentant heart...
  4. Mark Dohle

    Br. Alan RIP

    Br. Alan, RIP Br. Alan went to the Lord (died) at 11:30 PM on Sunday night. Today (Tuesday) as is our custom, we will receive his body at 5:15 PM from the funeral home, and he will be laid out in our church until his funeral mass tomorrow at 7:30 AM, right after Lauds. The monks will take turns...
  5. Mark Dohle

    Faith, not a given, and absurdity

    Faith, not a given, and absurdity August 3—Le Fresne church. Holy Hour. While I was doing a hundred and one things I was thinking, “But I must look after my beloved.” “Your beloved does so much for you. When you are absorbed in other things He is there. When you are putting forth great efforts...
  6. Mark Dohle

    We are called to share, not force change

    We are called to share, not force change We are living in a time of 'endings'. Structures are falling, perhaps even some structures in the Catholic Church. I believe we must speak the truth without worrying about convincing. When we do not do that it leads to arguments, which is not really...
  7. Mark Dohle

    It is not about judging those who have an abortion

    It is not about judging those who have an abortion This Act is an extreme measure, allowing for the abortion of unborn life at any stage of pregnancy and for any reason. It sends a message to everyone in our state that life is cheap. This is a truly sad day for Illinois. We will continue to...
  8. Mark Dohle

    Writing prisoners and using discernment (But never giving up on them)

    Writing prisoners and using discernment (But never giving up on them) I was writing to one of the prisoners I correspond with this morning. I always learn a lot from them. While it is true that from time to time I get a con-man, they soon give themselves away, and then I challenge them, and for...
  9. Mark Dohle

    Janet RIP

    Janet RIP Janet lived for 82 years, of those decades I knew her for three, long years it sounds like, yet now that she is gone, it seems like a flash in the pan. Lots of memories of her laugh, as well as her many anxious concerns, most of which never came true. Also her easy smile, and how...
  10. Mark Dohle

    Prayer, the hidden thread

    Prayer, the hidden thread September 14—Le Fresne church. Holy Hour. “Take My heart and press the blood upon France, upon the world, so that its purifying power may change the face of the earth. Everything can work together for good, you know, even evil. And I can make even those who seek...
  11. Mark Dohle

    A lovely Baptist Lady Who Loved the Rosary

    Yes, a good memory, a very good one. peace Mark
  12. Mark Dohle

    A lovely Baptist Lady Who Loved the Rosary

    A lovely Baptist Lady Who Loved the Rosary Mary joins us, she fights at our side. She supports Christians in the fight against the forces of evil. Especially through prayer, through the rosary. Hear me out, the rosary... Do you pray the Rosary each day? --Pope Francis ++++++++++ Over the...
  13. Mark Dohle

    Janet, at Journeys End

    Janet, at Journeys End I do believe that people come into our lives that we are supposed to take care of. Most of us have people come in and out of our lives, some we help for a short time, and then they move on. Which is as it should be. Then there are others, perhaps a very few that we know...
  14. Mark Dohle

    Sorry it has taken me so long to respond. yes I agree, he could have done a great deal of good...

    Sorry it has taken me so long to respond. yes I agree, he could have done a great deal of good if he reached out for help.
  15. Mark Dohle

    However, divine love is never alienated from you. You simply have self-knowledge and humidity...

    However, divine love is never alienated from you. You simply have self-knowledge and humidity. Not always pleasant but necessary on our journey. Peace Mark
  16. Mark Dohle

    Just Stop It!

    Just stop doing it! One day I was wondering why it is so easy to judge others harshly. I know I can fall into that trap, especially when it is a 'group'. Again, I wondered, what would Jesus say to me about this: So I begin: My son, Christians have a habit of judging those harshly who sin in...
  17. Mark Dohle

    The more love, the less need to argue and judge

    The more love, the less need to argue and judge Lord, why do we fight and argue so much? So again, I pretended the Lord was speaking to me and this is what came up: My son, beliefs are very emotional, not based on reason. I have given mankind the power of reason to be able to...
  18. Mark Dohle

    Br. Alan’s question that made me stop and think

    Br. Alan’s question that made me stop and think Over the years, before 2013, when I was placed in the retreat house, and was still working in our infirmary, I would at times be brought front and center from either a statement or a question that was asked me by one of the men I was taking care...
  19. Mark Dohle

    Breathe in Him, move in Him

    Breathe in Him, move in Him June 22— . . . “If you knew what the love of God is, it would be impossible for you not to abandon everything to Him and let yourself be lost in Him. You would not dream of not counting on Him in life and death. Even on earth, you prefer to love a superior person...
  20. Mark Dohle

    A good question about how to love God

    A good question about how to love God A woman came to me one day and asked me "How do I love God with my whole heart, mind, and soul? How is it even possible So I pretended the Lord was speaking through me, for I have few answers to anything. This is what followed: "When a soul begins to seek...
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