Fr. Groeschel Critically Injured in Car Accident

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[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.

[smith288]

Who?

[Thinkin' Gal]

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

:-/

[Pyro7480]

CFR?

[Prince Charles]

Prayer bump for a good and decent man.

[My Dog Likes Me]

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.

[aynrandfreak]

Orlando is one of the worst cities for accidents involving a pedestrian.

[cyborg]

I love his tv series. BTTT

[Poohbah]

CFR = Community of the Franciscan Renewal.

[Prince Charles]

Here you go...

[virgil]

Does anyone know how Mother Angelica is doing?

[Polycarp IV]

Please pray for this great man of God!

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

_______________________________________

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

[Tax-chick]

Oh dear! The poor sweet little man; I've loved his shows for years. We will all be praying here!

[Salvation]

An outstanding priest, Fr. Benedict Groeschel.

Author of 15 books.

[Steve_Seattle]

"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.

[Prince Charles]

I really don't know. Sorry.

[Salvation]

There is a link on the EWTN about Mother Angelica.

[Salvation]

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)

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[NYer]

[Thinkin' Gal]

Thanks!

[LiteKeeper]

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.