Dear friends of Fr. Benedict,

From Trinity Retreat

Sunday, May 30, 2004

Recently I learned that when I was hanging between life and death, the priest who
was with me, Fr. John Lynch learned that my body had filled with toxins. This is after I had already survived the initial shock to my system of the accident. Everyone thought that I would die in that shock, but suddenly a few days later the toxins attacked my system from within. The doctors even using exploratory surgery could not discover what was causing the toxins. Fr. Lynch and Dave who were with me, stayed up much of the night praying for me and calling on the name of Christ for His healing presence. Neither one of them were members of the Charismatic Renewal, but they prayed almost in that way because they were so desperate. The next morning unexplained, the toxins began to drain from my system. There is something to be said for opening your heart completely and entirely to God; to accept His will, whatever it may be and then to ask Him to lead you on.

Let us continue to pray for each other!

Father Benedict
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As a result of your accident,You are giving dissertations of Catholic wisdom which are helping millions in coping with their lives on a daily basis.Your observations are inspired by the holy spirit and are greatly appreciated by many.That is why you were spared!I pray you will continue this daily process as long as you are able. - Murray, Stoney Creek, ON , Canada

Have just returned from a Pilgrimage to many holy places remembered Fr, Benedict in prayer, at tomb of St Peter's. God bless, love and Prayers lois.- Lois, Merredin, West Australia

Dear Father , Jim Isaacson and Dennis Kolinski were ordained to the Priesthood and Brendan Gibson to the Diaconate May 18th by Cardinal George at St. John Cantius Church in Chicago. Three more men will join the Society of St. John Cantius this August. We send our prayers. Sincerely - Fr. Frank Phillips, C.R. Pastor/ Founder

Dear Father Benedict, I have been visiting your site daily since your accident. My daughter and I have been making more frequent visits to Jesus present in the Blessed Sacrament to pray for your full recovery. Thank you Lord Jesus for all the graces you have given to our holy priest Father Benedict. O Lord continue to bless him and assist him to carry his cross with great love for you. Thank You Dear Jesus for your great gift of holy priests. Dear Father Benedict Please continue to pray for us. My husband and have been praying for another child . When I pray I especially pray for a son that he may become a holy priest. We love you. God Bless You!!!!!- Teresa, South Lyon, Missouri

Querido Padre Benito, todos los dias oro y le doy gracias a la Santisima Virgen por su vida, y por cuidarlo. Ahora le pido a Jesus por medio del Inmaculado Corazon de Maria que le de la sabiduria para saber que quiere Dios que haga para Gloria de EL y para la salvacion del mundo. Aunque se que Dios no se lo llevo a casa porque todavia tiene mucho que hacer con todas las ovejas perdidas que hay. Y creame padre que por medio de sus programas en EWTN y todos los libros, y todo lo que hace, muchos hemos vuelto a nacer. En mi caso, me ha hecho reflexionar y vivir una vida simple, ya que todo lo Dios hace es maravillosamente simple y nosotros lo complicamos. Seguire orando para que se recupere completamente y pueda de nuevo viajar a donde Dios lo quiera mandar. Te quiero mucho Padre Benito. Su amiga en Jesus y Maria. - Lily, George Town, Florida

Dear Father Benedict, I thank God for the outpouring of graces we have recieved from your ministry, and those we continue to recieve as a result of your accident. May God lift you up, hold and caress you as you continue on your healing journey. God Bless you, Love - Bonnie, Manteca, California

Dear Fr. Benedict, Praise God! Saw your TV message and was so thankful to God that you have made,and continue to make, a wonderful recovery. We have kept you in our daily prayers and at every Liturgy. We look forward to the day when you may venture back to SW Florida and continue the ministry that was cut short by your accident. May God keep you in the palm of His hand and may the Theotokas surround you with Her protecting mantle. I understand that you, like me, have some Irish blood in your veins! Slainte! - Fr. Ian(aka Fr.Paddy), St. Demetrius Orthodox Church, Naples, Florida

Dearest Father Thank you so much for your message that I recieved on May 27,2004. It truly made my day. Like you, I too have been thinking about the Holy Souls. I start each day offering a prayer for them, and asking them to help me with my day. I now feel like I am in a personal relationship with the Holy Souls. The same thing happened to me with Angels. I was prompted to pray to my Guardian Angel. That in turn led to prayers to St. Michael Archangel, St Raphael, and St Gabriel. Its amazing how I can feel their presence when I pray to them or sense danger. My personal prayer for you was that my Guardian Angel would assist your Guardian Angel along with thousands of other Angels to protect you, and help bring you into full recovery. Father please know that you are always thought of and prayed for. May Jesus our Lord and Saviour forever protect you, heal you, and hold you in the palm of his hand. Sincerest Prayers, - Carole, Philadelphia, Penn.

Dear Fr Benedict , I have tried to send you an e-mail to say am happy you recovering and to tell you I am praying for you but It would'nt go I dont know why so here we go again May God keep you in the hollow of His hand and also may he not call you until you have comp[leted what he put you here for . God Bless you and I ask Mary Mother to watch over you - Gerda, Australia

Dear Father, Since I heard of your accident, I have been praying for your speedy recovery through the intercession of the Servant of God, Terence Cardinal Cooke. I strongly beleieve that he is indeed responsible for your healthy return to your active ministry. Please be assured of my continued prayers for you and the good work you are doing for God and His people during this critical period within the Church. God bless you! In Christ, - Fr. Doug, Tonawanda, New York

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