The Boston Globe published today an exclusive interview with the victim of the carjacking by the Marathon Bombing suspects. Not only does “Danny” give a more accurate account of the time-line before the perpetrators were engaged by police, he shows himself to be an amazingly resourceful and courageous young man. His action undoubtedly saved lives.I hope the interview is still accessible — it’s an extraordinary read.

Robert P. Imbelli, a priest of the Archdiocese of New York, has contributed to Commonweal for fifty years. A selection of his essays and reviews, some of which first appeared in Commonweal, has been published as Christ Brings All Newness (Word on Fire Academic).

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