Brother Mark Dohle | The Christian Review

Religious and Political Arrogance and Conceit

Posted by Brother Mark Dohle | May 2, 2022 | Featured, Politics, Spirituality |

It is amazing how many people own the truth! Also, how many trying to convince everyone else that...

The Compassionate Landlord

Posted by Brother Mark Dohle | Apr 18, 2020 | Featured |

“The culture of prosperity deadens us; we are thrilled if the market offers us something...

A Monk’s Struggle With Pride

Posted by Brother Mark Dohle | Jan 19, 2020 | Featured, Spirituality |

The proud monk is one in whom the passions reign triumphant.

Your Weakness Is My Gift to You

Posted by Brother Mark Dohle | Dec 16, 2019 | Featured, Saints, Spirituality |

For after all these years, I am still at the beginning.

My Monastic Struggle

Posted by Brother Mark Dohle | Nov 7, 2019 | Featured, Spirituality |

Patience endurance for me is a must, to not give in to despair, or to never doubt the love and mercy of God.

Jesus and the Women Who Followed Him

Posted by Brother Mark Dohle | Jun 10, 2019 | Featured, Spirituality |

We are called to stop judging others, a life long process for me,

Life is Short (Pray Hard!)

Posted by Brother Mark Dohle | May 18, 2019 | Featured, Spirituality |

People spend a lot of time denying the fact that they are really into ‘old age.’

No brake function on the highway of our lives (Jesus promised that those who seek shall find)

Posted by Brother Mark Dohle | Aug 4, 2017 | Featured, Psychology, Spirituality |

I don’t want to die suddenly. I believe that the ‘last mile’ is the most important time of life.

Dealing With Death In a Monastic Community

Posted by Brother Mark Dohle | May 16, 2016 | Catholic Church, Family, Featured, Friendship, Spirituality |

Fr. Anthony died yesterday, peacefully, who was a young man when I entered, only 42 or 43. He was not always easy to get along with, but underneath his gruff exterior was a very kind and gentle soul. He was a poet and a writer and he had a powerful influence on many people.

Merton Asked Me, “What Is a Monk?”

Posted by Brother Mark Dohle | Jan 15, 2015 | Catholic Church, Featured, Spirituality |

While sleeping I had a dream in which Thomas Merton came to me and asked, “Mark, do you know what a monk is?” I thought about it for a moment and said, “No, I don’t.” Merton smiled and said, “A monk is a man who clings to God even when he is in despair.”