From
Trinity Retreat Dear friends of Fr. Benedict,
From
Trinity Retreat
Saturday, June 12, 2004
As I made my rounds through hospitals and talked to people, I became
aware of two things: People are not hostile to religion; they don’t know
very much about it. They would like to pray more and be more involved, but they
do not feel called or even interested, because they find religion dull and distant.
In order to counter this, we started the Oratory of Divine Love about two years
ago. This was actually an organization that had been founded at the beginning
of the sixteenth century by a laywoman, St. Catherine of Genoa. It involves
a meeting for prayer, reading, and study.
I would strongly suggest that you visit the website of the Oratory of Divine
Love at www.oratorydl.com, if you want to do something for the Church and for
Our Lord Jesus Christ and live up to the Christian life. You will find there
some very interesting things that might help you profoundly in your spiritual
life. You’ll be invited to contact the Oratory through Jerry and Yolanda
Cleffi, who have taken on the responsibility of running the Oratory for me.
Let us continue to pray for each other!
Father Benedict
For more information on Grassroots please go to the
website at :
www.Grassrootsrenewal.com
Or visit us at:
The
St. Francis House
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Dear Fr. Benedict, you are in my prayers daily. Praise God you are recovering so well . Much love and thanks , - L. Rauch, Holland, Missouri
Father Benedict, Each day I pray that your recovery will accelerate. Your books & tapes have been a constant source of strength for me during this time of prolonged unemployment here in CALIFORNIA. May Almighy God Bless you and keep you well. - Gary, Cupertino, California
Dear Father Benedict, The Holy Spirit led me to visit your website this afternoon and provided me with the opportunity to send you a greeting. Please know that you are carried in prayer with love and gratitude. Thank you for your lifelong witness to truth, love, justice, life, and holiness. In Jesus, Mary, and Francis, wishing you peace and all good things, - Lisa, Associate, Sisters of Christian Charity, Flemington, New Jersey
Dear Fr. Groeschel, You, and your writings are inspiration and cheer to me. Words do not come to me as they do for you. But, I send my prayers and sincere wishes for your peace and courage. Thank you for being a beautiful servant of Jesus. May He continue to bless you and your work; and bring healing. My husband, who is also from NYC, appreciates your inspirational messages. God bless and keep you, Fr. Love, - Julie and George, Spearfish, South Dakota
Dear Father Benedict, I am a priest from Brazil. I have read some of your books and learnt many beautiful things about God and Gospel. Please pray for me! May God bless you. In Christ Jesus, - Fr. Antonio Paulo Ferreira de castilho, Brazil
Treasured Fr. Benedict, We rejoice in the Lord as we visit your website to behold your radiant smile and the expressive countenance with glimpses of JOY in The Risen Saviour, compassion & kindness to us, wisdom & deeply rooted theological virtues, the fruits of The HOLY SPIRIT, whom we storm in heaven with our pleas that HE continue to illuminate your mind, heal your body, especially your right side and arm, & continue to dwell in your soul & heart! We likewise invoke the intercession of Our Blessed Mother of Lourdes, St. Bernadette & all The Heavenly Host for your speedy recovery! Our community of friends in town, whom God has gifted us with over the years,likewise greet you & join us in prayer for your special intentions! With loving reverence, - Larry and family. CHGO., Illinois
Dear Father, We continue to pray for your full recovery and are so
happy to see your improvement. The world needs your wit, wisdom and your practical
holiness. We love how you apply our religion and the Lord's teachings to the
problems we all face everyday. You are a wonderful example of what the Catholic
faith can and should be. God bless you. - Tim, Assonet, Mass.
