Fr. Groeschel Critically Injured in Car Accident in Florida

EWTN ^ | 1/12/2004

[MudPuppy]

Fr. Groeschel Critically Injured in Car Accident in Florida 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.

[MudPuppy]

I just received word of this and didn't see it already posted. Please pray for Fr. Groeschel.

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Thanks for posting this!

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I will say a prayer forthwith.

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May the Lord heal Fr. Fr. Benedict Groeschel, a priest who does much good in the world.

[fatima]

MudPuppy,We will be praying prayer bump,fatima

[tiki]

Praying

[NYer]

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.

[eastsider]

How awful! Thanks for the ping. Prayers for Fr. Groeschel on the way.

[MudPuppy]

Calling for prayers....

[dansangel]

*Amen*
Prayers being offered for Fr. Groeschel's recovery.

[samiam1972]

Bless his heart...sent to family and friends for more prayers!

[cpforlife.org]

Prayers for Fr. Benedict

LORD have Mercy

[MozartLover]

Prayers lifted for Fr. Groeschel.

[xJones]

May the Lord heal Fr. Fr. Benedict Groeschel, a priest who does much good in the world.

Amen.

[RobbyS]

Amen

[nina0113]

prayers offered

[Polycarp IV]

Father Benedict Groeschel

CRISIS Magazine - e-Letter

January 12, 2004

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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

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[livius]

That's terrible. He has done so much good for the Church.

Prayers for him.