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To Raise the Fallen: A Selection of The War Letters, Prayers, and Spiritual Writings of Father.Willie Doyle, S.J. - Couverture souple

Kenny, Dr Patrick

 
9781621642565: To Raise the Fallen: A Selection of The War Letters, Prayers, and Spiritual Writings of Father.Willie Doyle, S.J.
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ISBN 10 : 1621642569 ISBN 13 : 9781621642565
Editeur : Ignatius Press, 2018

Synopsis

Irish military chaplain Fr. Willie Doyle, S.J., died in action during the Battle of Passchendaele on August 16, 1917, having been hit by a German shell while rushing to the aid of wounded soldiers trapped in No Man's Land. In To Raise the Fallen, Patrick Kenny introduces readers to this remarkable man, whose faith, heroic courage and generosity in the trenches of World War I continues to inspire Christians and non-Christians alike.

To Raise the Fallen incudes a selection of Willie Doyle's rich and vivid letters from the front, along with diary entries, prayers, spiritual writings and extracts from the pamphlets that made him a publishing sensation across Europe in the early years of the twentieth century. Fr. Doyle's compassion, cheerfulness and humility, alongside his great valor in wartime, are a testament to his commitment to Christ. His final act of bravery epitomizes Christ's words that there "is no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friends".

Those who knew Fr. Doyle testified to his heroic virtue. They witnessed his fearlessness in the face of enemy fire as he rescued the wounded, anointed the dying, and buried the dead. His letters home reveal both his deep faith and his great humor, even in the face of unspeakable horrors. His daily conquest of himself in little things, over many years prepared him for his selfless service on the battlefield.

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À propos de l'auteur

Dr. Patrick Kenny is Senior Lecturer in the College of Business at Technological University Dublin. He has written extensively on society, politics and religion for Irish and international publications including the National Catholic Register, the Irish Catholic, the Catholic Herald, Human Life Review and a variety of secular publications. He has written and spoken extensively about the life and spirituality of Fr Doyle and runs a website and blog dedicated to him: www.fatherdoyle.com

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Éditeur
Ignatius Press
Date d'édition
2018
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1621642569
ISBN 13 
9781621642565
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
209
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