Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Fr. Groeschel Critically Injured in Car Accident
EWTN WebSite (Eternal Word Television Network) ^

Posted on 01/12/2004 11:06:34 AM PST by mommy23

EWTNews- Fr. Benedict Groeschel, CFR, well known to EWTN viewers for his numerous series and appearances on the network, is in critical but stable condition at Orlando Regional Medical Center after being struck by a car near Orlando International Airport in Florida. The incident occurred Sunday evening. Details are sketchy but sources say the priest was walking to a restaurant for a meal when he was hit. EWTNews will keep you informed of this situation as it develops. Please keep Fr. Groeschel in your prayers.


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: catholic; catholiclist; ewtn; groeschel
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-4041-6061-68 next last

1 posted on 01/12/2004 11:06:35 AM PST by mommy23
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

To: mommy23
Who?
2 posted on 01/12/2004 11:10:22 AM PST by smith288 (Secret member of the VRWC elite forces)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: smith288
I don't know who he is either, but it looks like he's a member of the CFR.

:-/
3 posted on 01/12/2004 11:13:35 AM PST by Thinkin' Gal
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: Thinkin' Gal
CFR?
4 posted on 01/12/2004 11:15:56 AM PST by Pyro7480 ("We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid" - Benjamin Franklin)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: mommy23
Prayer bump for a good and decent man.
5 posted on 01/12/2004 11:16:26 AM PST by Prince Charles
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: mommy23
EWTN is the Catholic cable network. It is probably somewhere on your local basic cable. If I saw a photo of this poor man, I would probably recognize him.
6 posted on 01/12/2004 11:18:06 AM PST by My Dog Likes Me
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: mommy23
Orlando is one of the worst cities for accidents involving a pedestrian.
7 posted on 01/12/2004 11:18:29 AM PST by aynrandfreak (If 9/11 didn't change you, you're a bad human being)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: mommy23
I love his tv series. BTTT
8 posted on 01/12/2004 11:18:49 AM PST by cyborg
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Pyro7480
CFR = Community of the Franciscan Renewal.
9 posted on 01/12/2004 11:20:13 AM PST by Poohbah ("Beware the fury of a patient man" -- John Dryden)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 4 | View Replies]

To: My Dog Likes Me
Here you go...


10 posted on 01/12/2004 11:20:17 AM PST by Prince Charles
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 6 | View Replies]

To: Prince Charles
Does anyone know how Mother Angelica is doing?
11 posted on 01/12/2004 11:35:08 AM PST by virgil
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 10 | View Replies]

To: mommy23; .45MAN; AAABEST; AKA Elena; al_c; american colleen; Angelus Errare; Antoninus; ...
Please pray for this great man of God!

Father Benedict Groeschel

CRISIS Magazine - e-Letter

January 12, 2004






Dear Friend,

I'm afraid I have some very bad news. As you may have already heard,
Fr. Benedict Groeschel, founder of the Franciscan Friars of the
Renewal in New York City and long-time friend of CRISIS, was struck
by a car last night and is now in the hospital in critical
condition.

Details are still sketchy, but sources say that Fr. Groeschel was
walking to a restaurant in Orlando when he was hit by a car near the
Orlando International Airport. He's now in intensive care at the
Orlando Regional Medical Center in critical but stable condition.

We spoke with Fr. Groeschel's assistant this morning who confirmed
the news, saying that the situation didn't look good. "We need
nothing short of a miracle," she said.

At this point, the most important thing we can do is pray. The
Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) is broadcasting a Holy Hour
for him this morning, and Fr. Groeschel's assistant requested that we
ask for prayers from St. Francis, the founder of the order, and St.
Augustine, who has been Fr. Groeschel's favorite all his life.

Father Groeschel is one of the most powerful voices for the Church
in this country and around the world. Not only that, but he's been
absolutely selfless in his generosity to numerous Catholic
apostolates, including this one. I know you don't need any
encouragement from me to pray for this truly holy man.

I'm very sorry for the bad news, but I knew you'd want to be kept
informed. I'll let you know as soon as we learn anything new.

Best,

Deal

_______________________________________

Dear Friends (PLEASE PASS THIS REQUEST ON)

Please pray for Fr. Benedict ( Groeschel) last night (Sun) he was in a car accident in Florida. The most recent news is from 12:30 am and he has arrived at the hospital and is in critical condition (I was told it is not looking good).

I am at school but I am supposed to leave for retreat tomorrow I will try to keep you updated

In Christ,

Br. Michael C.F.R

visit our web site at www.Franciscanfriars.com

12 posted on 01/12/2004 11:37:31 AM PST by Polycarp IV (http://www.cathfam.org/)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: CAtholic Family Association
Oh dear! The poor sweet little man; I've loved his shows for years. We will all be praying here!
13 posted on 01/12/2004 11:46:09 AM PST by Tax-chick (I reserve the right to disclaim all January 2004 posts after the BABY is born!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 12 | View Replies]

To: smith288
An outstanding priest, Fr. Benedict Groeschel.

Author of 15 books.
14 posted on 01/12/2004 11:51:23 AM PST by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: Thinkin' Gal
"I don't know who he is either . . . "

He's a generally theologically conservative Catholic author and media personality. He's popular among moderatately traditional (but non-Levebvre-ite) Catholics.
15 posted on 01/12/2004 11:51:44 AM PST by Steve_Seattle ("Above all, shake your bum at Burton.")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: virgil
I really don't know. Sorry.
16 posted on 01/12/2004 11:51:53 AM PST by Prince Charles
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 11 | View Replies]

To: virgil
There is a link on the EWTN about Mother Angelica.
17 posted on 01/12/2004 11:52:35 AM PST by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 11 | View Replies]

To: mommy23
From another thread:

Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R.

Fr. Benedict Groeschel is an internationally known lecturer and retreat master as well as a professor of pastoral psychology at St. Joseph's Seminary in New York. He is the author of 15 books and is a regular guest on the Eternal World Television Network.

9 posted on 01/12/2004 7:32:32 AM PST by NYer ("One person and God make an army." - St. Theresa of Avila)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies | Report Abuse ]

18 posted on 01/12/2004 11:55:29 AM PST by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Steve_Seattle
Thanks!
19 posted on 01/12/2004 12:01:40 PM PST by Thinkin' Gal
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 15 | View Replies]

To: CAtholic Family Association
One of the great ones.

I am a Protestant, retired Army Chaplain - and I hold him in the highest esteem. His devotionals are always edifying and I watch him frequently.

20 posted on 01/12/2004 12:15:47 PM PST by LiteKeeper
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 12 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-4041-6061-68 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson