Reflections from Fr. Bradley

Many times people ask the question “How do I live a deeper spiritual life?” I usually respond by suggesting that they pray daily, reflect on the teachings of their faith and the Bible, receive the Sacraments on a regular basis and engage in practical charity for others.

Connie returned home to Chicago and continued to live a long memorable life. Hers is the story of a young woman who loved her country and fellow human beings even during the horrors of war and is worthy to remember.

Connie helps nurse the survivors of the Dachau Concentration Camp back to health.

Connie's troops advance into Strasbourg and work in the hospitals that had been run by the German forces. Then they continue through Germany and arrive at Dachau.

While Connie was quartered in Rome she "buzzed" the Vatican with a young American pilot and met Pope Pius XII. Later in France, she had a close encounter with General Charles de Gaulle.

Connie's adventures continue as she is deployed to North Africa and Italy. Her faith sustains her and comforts the soldiers she nurses.

Heroes are often not seen or known. Good deeds are often not recognized, nor or they necessarily dramatic. I share this story with you to remember that simply doing the right thing can be heroic. For the next few weeks join us as we follow Connie's life as a nurse who served in WWII. This week Connie enlists and begins her training.