Fr. Leo Hetzler has been a good friend of mine for many years. A lifelong Chestertonian who attends the annual Chesterton conference in Rochester, New York, he is an inspiration to all who know him. An extremely learned literary scholar who did his doctoral dissertation on Chesterton shortly after his return from active service in World War Two, Fr. Hetzler has been an indomitable advocate of the good, the true and the beautiful. For those who have not had the honour and pleasure to have known this wonderful priest and scholar, I strongly recommend this video about his experience in Europe and the Far East during the War.
Father Soldier
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Like Saint John Paul II, Father Hetzler,
[and, other men-and-women of that generation
were profoundly affected by the events of World War II).
This excellent video captures this good priest’s
memories and reflections on the not-so romantic; inglorious and ignominious aspects of this conflict.
After such experiences, most would have
distanced themselves, [ or, would have denied
the existence-and-essence of God, outright].
In God’s never-ending Providence, He called
Father Hetzler for more significant service:
to be a Soldier-for-Christ!
Thank you Father Hetzler for saying, “Yes!”,
to GOD and His People.
Art Uvaas
Riverside, California