There are No Accidents: In All Things Trust in God
by: Benedict J. Groeschel, John Bishop, Glenn Sodanno, Michael Dubruiel
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After the impact of the car shattered his bodyon the evening of January 11, 2004,
the hospital trauma-unit staff offered little hope that Father Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R., would survive.
Then the news spread. And the prayers began.
"Apparently, by a medical miracle, I am still alive having really been considered dead. One cant miss the conclusion that when this happens, God still wants you here. I dont know what God has in store for me, nor do you know what He has in store for you; yet a conviction that must guide us both is Your will be done. "
Now Father Benedict reflects on the good that has come and continues to come from that horrific accident. And, responding to questions posed by noted British journalist John Bishop in an interview before the accident, he reflects on:
Founding the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
Spending time in jail for civil disobedience outside an abortion clinic
Recognizing where God is when suffering intensifies and evil prospers
Understanding Christs feeling of abandonment on the cross
Discovering and living ones vocation
Loving the poor wholeheartedly
Being "gently scolded" by Mother Teresa of Calcutta
And more.
"I want to share with you two principles upon which I have built my life. The first is from St. Augustine: God does not cause evil, but that evil should not become the worst. Second: There are no accidents. Evil things occur because of bad will or stupidity or fatigue, yet whatever the cause God will bring good out of it if we let Him. "
After the impact of the car shattered his bodyon the evening of January 11, 2004,
the hospital trauma-unit staff offered little hope that Father Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R., would survive.
Then the news spread. And the prayers began.
"Apparently, by a medical miracle, I am still alive having really been considered dead. One cant miss the conclusion that when this happens, God still wants you here. I dont know what God has in store for me, nor do you know what He has in store for you; yet a conviction that must guide us both is Your will be done. "
Now Father Benedict reflects on the good that has come and continues to come from that horrific accident. And, responding to questions posed by noted British journalist John Bishop in an interview before the accident, he reflects on:
Founding the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
Spending time in jail for civil disobedience outside an abortion clinic
Recognizing where God is when suffering intensifies and evil prospers
Understanding Christs feeling of abandonment on the cross
Discovering and living ones vocation
Loving the poor wholeheartedly
Being "gently scolded" by Mother Teresa of Calcutta
And more.
"I want to share with you two principles upon which I have built my life. The first is from St. Augustine: God does not cause evil, but that evil should not become the worst. Second: There are no accidents. Evil things occur because of bad will or stupidity or fatigue, yet whatever the cause God will bring good out of it if we let Him. "
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- Well-Received
This product was delivered in a timely manner and was just as the description had listed... Positive purchase experience.
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- Pleasant and Easy Reading, Encouraging and Uplifting
Everything that Father Groeschel has written is excellent in one way or another. Some of his books are more deeply theological or philosophical; some, written as much from his perspective as a world-renowned psychologist, and former teacher at Columbia as from his priestly perspective - require pondering and meditating in order to absorb the teachings. Others - like this slim volume - present his practical spirituality and his almost Zen-like outlook on resting in our trust in God. Half of this book ... Read More
Rating: 
- Amazing Grace - a much larger book than it appears!
Done in an easy conversational style, this books reads quickly and easily.Every couple pages, though, a profound concept is delivered so clearly that it just might change your life.
Rating: - A Holy Man Reflects
Father Groeschel, a Franciscan priest living in the Bronx, reflects on part of his philosophy of life, formed from a lifetime of contemplation on religious and other issues. If you have seen him talk, you already know his straight-forward, frank approach, combined with his deeply religious approach to life. This books helps the reader know him better, and provides some worthwhile incites.He is the holiest man I've ever met (I met him in 1992 and 1993, spoke with him for only a few sentences).
Rating: - A Man Who Put's His Life Where His Faith Is
On January 11, 2004, a car in Orlando, Florida struck Father Benedict Groeschel and nearly took his life. I heard about the accident on the morning of January 12th when I arrived for work. News about Father's condition was slow in coming that morning and like countless others who were shocked by the news that day, I did what I knew Father Benedict would want me to do- I prayed.
Later that same morning as I was opening my mail, I found among the parcels received a large envelope from overseas. Contained ... Read More
- Well-ReceivedThis product was delivered in a timely manner and was just as the description had listed... Positive purchase experience.
- Pleasant and Easy Reading, Encouraging and UpliftingEverything that Father Groeschel has written is excellent in one way or another. Some of his books are more deeply theological or philosophical; some, written as much from his perspective as a world-renowned psychologist, and former teacher at Columbia as from his priestly perspective - require pondering and meditating in order to absorb the teachings. Others - like this slim volume - present his practical spirituality and his almost Zen-like outlook on resting in our trust in God. Half of this book ... Read More
- Amazing Grace - a much larger book than it appears!Done in an easy conversational style, this books reads quickly and easily.Every couple pages, though, a profound concept is delivered so clearly that it just might change your life.
- A Holy Man ReflectsFather Groeschel, a Franciscan priest living in the Bronx, reflects on part of his philosophy of life, formed from a lifetime of contemplation on religious and other issues. If you have seen him talk, you already know his straight-forward, frank approach, combined with his deeply religious approach to life. This books helps the reader know him better, and provides some worthwhile incites.He is the holiest man I've ever met (I met him in 1992 and 1993, spoke with him for only a few sentences).
- A Man Who Put's His Life Where His Faith IsOn January 11, 2004, a car in Orlando, Florida struck Father Benedict Groeschel and nearly took his life. I heard about the accident on the morning of January 12th when I arrived for work. News about Father's condition was slow in coming that morning and like countless others who were shocked by the news that day, I did what I knew Father Benedict would want me to do- I prayed.
Later that same morning as I was opening my mail, I found among the parcels received a large envelope from overseas. Contained ... Read More
