". . . You may have heard about Father Hubert Schiffer and the other seven Jesuit missionaries who survived the atomic blast. The priests lived less than a mile from the epicenter of the attack in Hiroshima; and for miles in all directions, every building was destroyed, completely flattened, and 140,000 living persons were killed instantly.
"Except for the eight priests. Father Schiffer and his companions sustained no injuries, or only minor injuries. They all lived years beyond that day, experiencing no radiation sickness, despite being exposed to high levels of radioactivity. None suffered a loss of hearing from the explosion, or any other visible long-term defects or maladies. . . ."
In a recent commentary, writer Kathy Schiffer reflected on this experience of Father Schiffer and his fellow missionaries.
To access Ms. Schiffer’s complete post, please visit:
Seasons of Grace: Fr. Hubert Schiffer and the Jesuit Priests Who Survived Hiroshima (13 AUG 14)
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