Dear friends of Fr. Benedict,

From the Hospital:

Message for Easter Saturday, April 18, 2004

In some respects a hospital brings out the best or the worst in a person. People who are really ill or who have been hospitalized for a long time, or who are just having a difficult time with it all, may regress and act childishly and may be very embarrassed when they do this. On the other hand, others will feel fairly 'up' and present a stiff upper lip and a bold face. We sometimes see this when we go to visit a patient who is terminally ill and has accepted his condition, and is at peace. It's quite remarkable.

Many people in the hospital, however, especially the elderly, just seem to fade slowly into the distance. They don't speak much, they have few interests, and they don't seem to come out of themselves. People get annoyed at this, perhaps I sometimes get annoyed at it myself, since I'm in a nursing home. But they are preparing to leave, to get on the boat. I am so grateful that I believe in the God of infinite mercy. All around me I see people who don't look as if they are going there, but who in fact are being called by God and summoned home. They may not even be consciously aware of this, but at a certain moment they will hear Christ call them. They will know the truth of the divine mercy revelation.

Let us continue to pray for each other!

Father Benedict

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Dear Father; Finally our local cable company added EWTN late last year where I was introduced to you. I have been so inspired by your talks & other EWTN speakers. Today you talked about suffering and it puts more meaning into my years of suffering. I pray every day for your complete recovery and say my rosaries for you. Thank you.-Joan, Chilliwack, BC, CANADA

Dear fr continue to recover in God's time.- Theresa, Manchester England, UNITED KINGDOM

Dear Father Benedict: God bless you for your patience in suffering is "redemptive". Know we are praying for your recovery and that you will be able to spend some time resting and working on your books. Remember the retreat you gave several years ago in Loretto, PA to the T.O.R. community there? It was such a pleasure having you there and imparating your own special "grace" to our community. My regards to Father Conrad Osterhout and community. God bless you Father and please keep me and St. Francis Parish in your good prayers. Fraternally,-Fr. Andrew, T.O.R., Mocksville, NC, VENEZUELA

Father, As I pray my Divine Mercy Novena, I offer my prayers for you. May you find comfort in the arms of Our Loving Mother and her Son. Peace be with you and may God bless you as you are united to His suffering. Thanks for offering your suffering for the good of the world. When I am awaken at 3:00 A.M. I will continute to offer my prayers for the healing of your arm. THANKS BE TO GOD AND ALL HIS ANGELS AND HIS SAINTS.-Linda, Riverdale, Georgia

Alex and I are so thankful that our beloved Fr. Ben is so much better! We thank our Merciful Jesus, our Holy Mother , St. Faustina and all to Saints for hearing our prayers and delivering them to our Lord. I have a problem--My Quick Time will not allow me to Hear Fr. Ben and I have tried installing it again. Can you help me? It would be so so wonderful to hear Fr. Ben fully. Thank you.-Mercedes, Vinton, Los Angelas

It was great to see your video. Thank you for being a priest. God Bless.-Theresa, Cortland, New York

OH WOW Father Benedict - to see your fingers and hand MOVE is awesome, a gift from God. Thank you for your continued teaching and for your beautiful gift of FAITH in our risen Lord. He certainly is using you to bring HIM to all of us. Thank you for letting Him use you this way.-m.e., Des Moines, Iowa

brother groeschel, this message is from your protestant friends in charlotte nc. we pray for your quick recovery and your steadfast preaching of the word. we watched your good friday message on ewtn. we appreciate you saying on your special that the people of charlotte greeted you warmly at the airport. it was fantastic to hear that. you and all catholics are always welcome in north carolina. pray for us brother, and all sinners that the lord will have mercy on our souls.-TS, Charlotte, North Carolina

Fr. Groeschel: God Bless you and may your health improve moment by moment. I know it has been a long healing process but as you say, we must accept our daily crosses. I read your daily reflections and look forward to them, always hoping you are better each day.FYI Your April 15 message was very difficult to read with the dark blue backgroung and black print. Thank you for the updates and I pray God's peace will be with you.-Antoinette, Covina, California

Father Groeschel, I was so sorry to hear of your accident. I have found great inspiration in your words and works. You are in my daily prayers. I ask Our Lady to watch over you and light a candle daily to honor her. I am happy to hear you are feeling better. The world needs more of your spirit. God Bless you!-Donna, Wantagh, New York

Dearest Fr. Benedict...Happy Feast Day of St. Benedict Joseph Labre!!! I'm only 11, but I hope that you will still be with us when I become a CFR. If God has elected to take you to heaven by then, please pray for me. I love you very much and pray for you and the Brothers everyday. God Bless you always....-Andi, Whittier, California

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