Priest Prays With DC Plane Crash Families | EWTN News Nightly

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Following the tragic plane crash in Washington, D.C., many are seeking comfort and answers. In the wake of this heartbreaking event, the community has come together to offer support to the victims' families. Among those offering help is Father Frederick Edlefsen, the pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes in Arlington, Virginia. Father Edlefsen joins us to share his experience responding to the crash. He explains how he first learned about the incident and why he felt the need to be at the airport to provide comfort to those affected. He also recounts the emotional scene as families awaited news, and the messages of hope he was able to offer them. Father Edlefsen discusses the powerful gesture of changing the intention of a Mass to honor the victims and how prayer can bring strength and healing during such a tragic time. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn ------------ EWTN News Nightly provides the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Join host Tracy Sabol, our Capitol Hill, White House and Rome Correspondents, as well as many other diverse guests daily, to get the latest from the U.S. and the Vatican on topics regarding our Catholic faith and interests. ------------- EWTN News Nightly airs on EWTN weekdays at 6pm & 9pm ET. ------------ Don't miss an episode of EWTN New Nightly. Get updates here: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/ewtn-news-nightly ------------- Sign up today to receive the EWTN News Nightly newsletter: https://www.ewtn.com/enn ------------- Follow EWTN News Nightly on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewtnnewsnightly Twitter: https://twitter.com/EWTNNewsNightly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewtnnewsnightly/ ------------- Subscribe to EWTN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/EWTN ------------- You can support the EWTN News mission: https://bit.ly/3qDR1qf Subscribe to EWTN’s YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3hBbdVX EWTN Global Catholic Network, in its 40th year, is the largest religious media network in the world and was founded by Mother Mary Angelica, PCPA. The Daily Televised Mass is broadcast live 7 days a week at 7:00 a.m CST (watch it here: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/watch-live). The Mass is uploaded to YouTube every day along with many other programs. To contact EWTN, send an email to our Viewer Services team at viewer@ewtn.com or call 1-800-447-3986. To learn more about EWTN please visit https://www.ewtn.com Donate now - https://bit.ly/3pBGjRU Follow us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ewtnonline Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EWTN Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewtnmedia/

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• Children & Family