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title: "3 Benedict J. Groeschel Quotes - Famous Non-fiction writer"
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# Benedict J. Groeschel

(1933–2014)   Non-fiction Writer

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Benedict J. Groeschel was a non-fiction writer.

## Quick Facts About Benedict J. Groeschel

Born July 23, 1933

Died October 3, 2014

Profession Non-fiction Writer

## About Benedict J. Groeschel

American Franciscan friar, priest, founder (1933–2014)... \| Benedict Joseph Groeschel, C.F.R. was an American Franciscan friar, Catholic priest, retreat master, author, psychologist, activist, and television host. He hosted the television talk program Sunday Night Prime on the Eternal Word Television Network, as well as several serial religious specials.

##  Quotes by Benedict J. Groeschel

> [“I remember once in the Holy Land seeing a sign in the shape of an arrow along a road. It said, "Armageddon,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/benedict-j-groeschel/i-remember-once-in-the-holy-land-seeing-a-sign-in-the-shape-of-an/)

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[Armageddon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/armageddon/)

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> [“even when we do not choose evil, we choose the good so half heartedly and with so many qualifications that mediocrity becomes…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/benedict-j-groeschel/even-when-we-do-not-choose-evil-we-choose-the-good-so-half-heartedly/)

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[Half hearted](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/half-hearted/)

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> [“They said I would never live. I lived. They said I would never think. I think. They said I would never walk.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/benedict-j-groeschel/they-said-i-would-never-live-i-lived-they-said-i-would-never-think-i/)

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[Catholic-author](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/catholic-author/)

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