Saving Lives

Little is said in the media of the day-to-day events in Afghanistan and Syria, except for the more dramatic bombings or possibilities of nerve gas usage, but from what I hear from my Godson, Ryan, who is a medevac copter pilot, raids are constant, and the wounded numerous.  One night he flew two rescue missions back to back and another early the next day, leaving little time for sleep.  All ended up safely..this time. 
Brother George Sabe writes of continually deteriorating conditions in Aleppo, where neighborhoods have been invaded and people forced to  leave their homes with only the clothes on their backs.  The "Blue Brothers" (lay Marists and Br. George) have squeezed these refugees into their already crowded facilities, and somehow have found blankets, towels, underwear and food to care for them.
How many more instances around the world are there of the unsung who are saving lives?  The Boston Marathon Bombings brought some of them into the public eye, but many will never make the headlines.  No matter, that's not what these life-savers are looking for.  With conscious or unconscious imitation of Mary, they do good quietly, and do their best to help "the least favored", in many cases, those in danger of losing their lives.  We can be of support with yur prayers.
Bro. Rene