KnightofChrist Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Being thanked is not the reason to stay around. All observers during and post accident are important. He should be aware of this if priests do these sort of things often. And what is the woman going to do...write him a thank you card? for real? If a person is so afraid of a little thank you note that they run away from the scene of an accident than maybe they shouldn't be in ministry. I don't see why in the world you are so concerned about it and why you are nitpicking so much about this. Let the Police handle it, and so far I don't see them being upset about his leaving, they just want to find him to thank him. Not ticket him or somehow punish him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 So what was the miracle ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatholicsAreKewl Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 (edited) Interesting article... i'm kinda confused though. Aren't Catholics more careful about accepting these sorts of stories? I mean, a lot of weird stuff has been reported in Medjugorje and those claims are still treated skeptically. Edited August 8, 2013 by CatholicsAreKewl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spem in alium Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Whoever this priest was and wherever he came from, I believe he acted with incredible humility and compassion and truly eased this girl's suffering. And to me, that's a miracle in itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReinnieR Posted August 9, 2013 Author Share Posted August 9, 2013 I love this story and have shared it (and the USA today article) with others. Thank you Reinnier for posting it. You're welcome I haven't been here in a while. I see we gained some trolls. NICE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Wednesday Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Some say it was an angel. I don't think angels appear as priests. I believe it may have been a saint. He was described as having an accent which I find interesting. Even if it was just a humble priest that doesn't want to be known, it's a great story. I'm laughing at anyone that wants to get all huffy about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Wednesday Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Interesting article... i'm kinda confused though. Aren't Catholics more careful about accepting these sorts of stories? I mean, a lot of weird stuff has been reported in Medjugorje and those claims are still treated skeptically. I think apparition sites tend to have messages associated with them, and that tends to get a bishop involved, things like this where it's juat a one-time story of interest generally doesn't warrant investigation. The priest just showed up and gave consolation and ministered as a priest but other than this people can probably draw their own conclusions. Even if it was a priest that was there at the right place and right time and humbly chooses not to come forward, it's heartwarming and has a happy ending! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Catholic Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Welcome to Phatmass. Step 1: Propose logical discussion that may disagree with popular opinion Step 2: Get derailed by meme's and cat gifs Step 3: ????? Step 4: Surprise you're now Catholic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG45 Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 An interesting blogpost: http://fellowshipofminds.wordpress.com/2013/08/09/the-face-of-mysterious-priest-at-car-wreck/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Wednesday Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 (edited) Some witnesses said the composite wasn't accurate to them, others described him as looking a little like Walter Matthau which I couldn't help but find a little funny. The theory of bilocation is an interesting one. There certainly are living saints among us we don't know about. Edited August 11, 2013 by Ash Wednesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisvilleFan Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Interesting article... i'm kinda confused though. Aren't Catholics more careful about accepting these sorts of stories? I mean, a lot of weird stuff has been reported in Medjugorje and those claims are still treated skeptically. True. The people who are most skeptical of miracles are those who investigate them for the possible canonization of a saint. In this case, it's a neat story, and at the very least it's miraculous in the sense that a priest shows up at the moment the girl asks the crew for prayer. Whether he walked half a mile and they were too distracted to notice, or God directly intervened to send an angel or a miracle of bi-location (like St. Padre Pio) we can't pretend to know. Even the eyewitnesses don't seem sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Era Might Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=pwdhau_agX0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightofChrist Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 T'was just a simple priest. http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/08/12/mystery-priest-who-showed-up-at-crash-scene-then-vanished-is-identified/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 A rational explanation? Shocking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightofChrist Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 A rational explanation? Shocking. Well yes it has a rational and natural explanation, but just to make a point real miracles aren't irrational just because they are supernatural. Well to everyone that isn't a materialist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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