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.
Another way
In the adversities that I experience, I remind myself that the time for 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 understand how one-sided we can… Read More ›
To become ever fully human
I sense keenly how Your divine Blood is circulating in my heart; I have not the least doubt that Your most pure love has entered my heart with Your most sacred Blood. I am aware that You are dwelling in me, together with the Father and the Holy Spirit, or rather I am aware that… Read More ›
Love’s language
Eternal God, Goodness itself, whose mercy is incomprehensible to every intellect, whether human or angelic, help me, your feeble child, to do Your holy will as You make it known to me. I desire nothing but to fulfill God’s desires. Lord, here are my soul and my body, my mind and my will,my heart and… Read More ›
Inner silence (I still struggle with it)
The silent soul is capable of attaining the closest union with God. It lives almost always under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. God works in a silent soul without hindrance—Faustina’s diary 477 (e) ++++++++++ There is a great deal written about inner silence. Silence is important, to be able to quiet the mind which… Read More ›
Living in a secular society
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall There are always advantages and disadvantages no matter in what time of history we live in. So it is no different today. People often pine for the good old days, but in fact I doubt there is any such thing. Back in the late 50’s I would hear people… Read More ›
Wrapped in death’s strong bonds
We are still in Easter season and the mystery of Christ Jesus resurrection is still central in the liturgy as well in our private prayer and meditation. I have been spending a lot of time on the ‘Last Discourse’ of Jesus in the Gospel of John as well as the account of the Resurrection. Our… Read More ›
Wrapped in death’s strong bonds
We are still in Easter season and the mystery of Christ Jesus resurrection is still central in the liturgy as well in our private prayer and meditation. I have been spending a lot of time on the ‘Last Discourse’ of Jesus in the Gospel of John as well as the account of the Resurrection. Our… Read More ›
Everyone’s journey and trust
The concept of being a pilgrim is important to me. It means we are always moving forward towards a destination and the more we understand this, that destination can become something holy. Many deny this, believing that we are on journey that only ends in a brick wall with nothing beyond it. Yet they are… Read More ›
Questions about ‘Ultimate Reality’
When talking to people about their inner lives and how they pray and process, I find that I have talked to no one who fits into any kind of preconceived all size fits all spirituality. Each person is unique in how they deal with the mystery of who they are and how they relate to… Read More ›
Separation
I, personally, have never bought into letting go of my “truly” loved ones. It simply doesn’t compute in my system. It is completely foreign to me. For one thing, a “truly” loved one is someone who is absolutely ingrained in my heart and soul. I don’t have many “truly” loved ones; however, I have people… Read More ›