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.
Early Experiences
Growing up in a big family has its ups and down, but overall I have no regrets about having so many brothers and sisters. Like most people I have had some early experiences that have made me deal with their outcome on my psyche, but in the end I can see, that over all it… Read More ›
Everything has a price
There is much to be thankful for, as well as a great deal to mourn, both need to be addressed. To forget one and to only focus on the other will lead to trouble. Life needs to be enjoyed, and lessons have to be learned, without the learning, there is only trouble, and life cannot… Read More ›
Becoming ever more human
The feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus The Heart of Christ is a powerful symbol for many Christians and not just Catholics. It helps us to understand the mystery of God’s love and what it entails, at least in part. For in the Incarnation, God is speaking to us in ways that we understand…. Read More ›
Prophets are so very annoying
(The feast of the nativity of St. John the Baptist) Prophets are noted for their urgency as well as being very annoying. They are outspoken and can be strange. St. John the Baptist is no exception. He spoke out about the seriousness of our lives. About the importance of taking stock of what we are… Read More ›
Williams’s heart felt prayer
Well it was quite a morning with William, for you never know what to expect when it comes to taking care of his nursing needs. As his disease progresses, his symptoms will of course become more pronounced and painful for all involved. This morning while cleaning him, or perhaps ‘attempting’ is the better word, he… Read More ›
What is, is
20As I was talking (to) Ann about some of my difficulties with a couple of people I know, going on and on about it as is my wont. She stopped me, looked intently and said: “Why all the arrogance; this need to try to change others. . . Trying to tell others how, or what… Read More ›
Will we manifest
When I was young, many years ago, though it seems like yesterday; I thought I was in control, centered, strong and together. I don’t know how I thought this, it seems amazing that I could have been so callow, yet I was young after all. As the years pile up, so does my experience with… Read More ›
Some Poetic Musings on Life
Too soon When young and healthy the world is ours, our bodies sleek, or if not at least strong, if not that, we still have years to look forward to, death something far off not to be thought off. Yet the years speed by and soon, too soon, we find ourselves among the middle aged… Read More ›
Feast of the Holy Trinity
Community life and my own inner life I have often wondered what it would be like to simply live by myself. Go to work, then after work spend time by myself reading and thinking and maybe writing. What would it be like if I had no one to challenge me in my thoughts? I guess… Read More ›
The man in the wheel chair
Sometimes people, strangers seen, even it not met, perhaps particularly if not met, can take on a symbolic importance that can become haunting. Yesterday I took Alphonse to the VA for his annual appointment at the Bronze clinic, which is on the Tenth floor of the hospital. After the appointment we had to go to… Read More ›