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Fr. Groeschel Critically Injured in Car Accident in Florida
EWTN ^ | 1/12/2004

Posted on 01/12/2004 7:11:12 AM PST by 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.


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I just received word of this and didn't see it already posted. Please pray for Fr. Groeschel.
1 posted on 01/12/2004 7:11:13 AM PST by MudPuppy
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2 posted on 01/12/2004 7:13:30 AM PST by Support Free Republic (I'd rather be sleeping. Let's get this over with so I can go back to sleep!)
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Thanks for posting this!

3 posted on 01/12/2004 7:16:13 AM PST by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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To: MudPuppy
I will say a prayer forthwith.
4 posted on 01/12/2004 7:16:32 AM PST by Unam Sanctam
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Prayer Ping!

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5 posted on 01/12/2004 7:17:45 AM PST by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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To: MudPuppy
May the Lord heal Fr. Fr. Benedict Groeschel, a priest who does much good in the world.

6 posted on 01/12/2004 7:19:39 AM PST by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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MudPuppy,We will be praying prayer bump,fatima
7 posted on 01/12/2004 7:21:27 AM PST by fatima (Karen ,Ken 4 ID,Jim-Go Eagles Go,)
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To: MudPuppy
Praying
8 posted on 01/12/2004 7:21:35 AM PST by tiki
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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)
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How awful! Thanks for the ping. Prayers for Fr. Groeschel on the way.
10 posted on 01/12/2004 7:35:08 AM PST by eastsider
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To: Servus Suus; Truelove; Militis Dei; nina0113; Steve0113
Calling for prayers....
11 posted on 01/12/2004 7:49:05 AM PST by MudPuppy (Life has many choices. Eternity has two.)
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To: Salvation
*Amen*
Prayers being offered for Fr. Groeschel's recovery.
12 posted on 01/12/2004 8:03:01 AM PST by dansangel (*PROUD to be a knuckle-dragging, toothless, inbred, right-wing, Southern, gun-toting Neanderthal *)
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Bless his heart...sent to family and friends for more prayers!
13 posted on 01/12/2004 8:08:15 AM PST by samiam1972 (Live simply so that others may simply live!)
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To: MudPuppy
Prayers for Fr. Benedict

LORD have Mercy
14 posted on 01/12/2004 8:22:14 AM PST by cpforlife.org (The Missing Key of the Pro-Life Movement is at www.CpForLife.org)
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Prayers lifted for Fr. Groeschel.
15 posted on 01/12/2004 8:22:25 AM PST by MozartLover (The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall. V Lombardi)
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May the Lord heal Fr. Fr. Benedict Groeschel, a priest who does much good in the world.

Amen.

16 posted on 01/12/2004 8:27:36 AM PST by xJones
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Amen
17 posted on 01/12/2004 8:29:15 AM PST by RobbyS (XPqu)
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To: MudPuppy
prayers offered
18 posted on 01/12/2004 9:38:32 AM PST by nina0113
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To: MudPuppy
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




19 posted on 01/12/2004 10:27:24 AM PST by Polycarp IV (http://www.cathfam.org/)
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That's terrible. He has done so much good for the Church.

Prayers for him.
20 posted on 01/12/2004 10:29:46 AM PST by livius
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