Br. Mark 
Writings of Br. Mark Dohle, OCSO, a monk of Holy Spirit Monastery in Conyers Georgia. Br. Mark is formerly Prior and is currently guestmaster for the Monastery, His writings relate to those he works with in his ministry, particularly the elderly and dying.
Crossing a rickety bridge
Sin as self-destruction We understand nothing. We think God punishes us for sin. Religious folks think it is just; non-religious folks think God is a killjoy. Neither understands the nature of sin. God warns us away from sin because, by its very nature, it wounds us. He loves us and wants to protect us from… Read More ›
Non-being is not resting and oblivion is not sleep
Is it worth it all, our lives There a statement of Hawkins (so called New Atheist) that is stuck with me and I thought rather profound. The gist of the statement is that we should be very thankful for being here on this planet. A few years, one life, yet what a gift he was saying. … Read More ›
What do I really believe?
“Death is nothing else but going home to God, the bond of love will be unbroken for all eternity.” – Mother Teresa Many people believe that faith is some form of absolute assurance. I do not believe that. From my own limited experience, there will always be room for some doubt. I think that is healthy… Read More ›
Do what is just, to show constant love
No, the Lord has told us what is good. What he requires of us is this: to do what is just, to show constant love, and to live in humble fellowship with our God. (Micah 6:8) Recently I had to spend some time at Grady Hospital here in Atlanta. I had to sit with a… Read More ›
If Today You Hear His Voice
“Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.” (Hebrews 3:15) Every child who, rather than being born, is condemned unjustly to being aborted, bears the face of Jesus Christ, bears the face of the Lord, who even before he was born, and then just after birth, experienced the world’s rejection…. Read More ›
Just Life
For to pray is to take root deeply in the ‘Living Water’ allowing mercy and grace to heal and wash us clean in the midst of ‘just life’. Here is the September 25, 2016, message from Our Lady, Queen of Peace, given through Marija: “Dear children! Today, I am calling you to prayer. May prayer… Read More ›
It is difficult to understand the meaning of ‘Infinite mercy’
Then I heard the words: As you are united with Me in life, so will you be united at the moment of death. After these words, such great trust in God’s great mercy was awakened in my soul that, even if I had had the sins of the whole world, as well as the sins… Read More ›
Our self awareness
To exist, to be, our self awareness, these are gifts given to us that nothing can lessen their value. It is true that life is very difficult; we all go through periods of deep pain and suffering, as well as moments when we are happy and content. Yet it all passes, but our sense of… Read More ›
A reality often hard to believe or understand
I am expressing my feelings to you: my motherly love which carries me to you is inexpressible, mysterious but real. My most beloved Son illuminates lives, dispels darkness; an understanding and motherly benevolence: Part of a message to Mirjana on 2 Jan 16 The human heart longs for God’s love more than anything I believe…. Read More ›
In little things you discover God the Creator
that you fall in love with Him “Dear children! Also today, I am calling you to return to prayer. In this time of grace, God has permitted me to lead you towards holiness and a simple life – that in little things you discover God the Creator; that you fall in love with Him; and… Read More ›