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NY Man Lights Himself on Fire at Church
- Posted on February 25, 2011 at 7:23am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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An 89-year-old Long Island, NY man accidentally set himself on fire at his local Catholic church yesterday. The incident apparently happened while the man was lighting a small votive candle. He was taken to the hospital with third-degree burns on about 60 percent of his body and is in critical condition:
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Comments (55)
jimhill58
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 11:54amIt is the start of the ignited parishioner college fund.
Report Post »sodacrackers2
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 12:03pmNot every story needs an uncaring joke.
Report Post »bkeely
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 11:17amWe need o remember life happens to everyone… This was not an act of God or the fault of man.
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heavyduty
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 11:10amI hate to hear that the man worshiping his God and this had to happen. Pray that he will recover completely and rapidly.
But to Gonzo saying that about Obama. It was priceless. He better not burst into flames, because there are a lot of unemployed people that would probably use their last dollar to buy some gas. Telling him that if they make the fire burn hotter it will burn out faster.
Report Post »Beware of Romans
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 10:48amLucifers flame and the Catholic Church go hand in hand.
Ask any Jesuit.
Report Post »ThoreauHD
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 11:10amThe Jesuit’s would be the reason for that. Ask any Benedictine.
Report Post »sodacrackers2
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 12:00pmJust because you left the church does not mean you have to prove yourself right by destroying the church. If it is your pastor who puts these thoughts in your head, you might need to consider one who reads and talks about the gospel.
Report Post »rmblount
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 10:27amVery sad, i pray for his swift recovery.
Report Post »SND97
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 9:30amOur brother in Christ has our Prayers
Report Post »grannyjojo
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 9:23amMy prayers are with this man and his family. What a tragic thing to happen, whether in a church or not. Its really sad though that it did happen in his church.
Every knee with bow and every tongue confess. God bless
Report Post »Blackhawk1
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 9:20amThe headline should have been “NY Man Accidentally Lights Himself on Fire at Church”
I was expecting to read some atheist did this to protest the church.
Report Post »RN MOM
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 9:14amAwww, I hate reading stories like this. I take care of the elderly in my profession and I have to say I love these people- they are rich in experience and life knowledge. I will pray for him today.
Report Post »catndahat
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 9:13amI don’t understand how this could have happened–was no one else around, how did he end up with this much damage?
Report Post »teachermitch32
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 1:00pmSome clothing is very flammable. It‘s too bad there weren’t more people there praying at that time…to help out with drop and roll. I pray for his recovery…even now. It will take a miracle.
Report Post »Contrarian51
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 9:10amCould the headline have been more misleading? It was an accident. The headline had me expecting some kind of protest self-immolation like the monks in Vietnam used to do.
Report Post »zoo9guy
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 9:02amPoor man, I have suffered burns of this nature on smaller portions of my body…..there is no relief from the pain. I pray for his quick recovery.
Report Post »Rashomon
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 8:57amsounds like he may have just filled a room heater with fuel before going to church.
Report Post »sodacrackers2
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 8:57amGod bless and comfort the poor man. What I would like to know is why the deceiving title to the story?
Report Post »moonpeace
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 8:55am@GONZO:
Report Post »Please, Gonzo, this isn’t the right time or place or story for a joke, and I will hope you just weren’t thinking.
2H9
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 8:19amThis headline, “NY Man Lights Himself on Fire at Church” is entirely misleading, it implies that he did this on purpose.
Hope he recovers, and that the blaze stop sensationalizing its headlines un-necessarily.
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 10:45amA headline is, by design, to grab attention. The first sentence cleared it up.
For what it’s worth, I jumped into it to find out {how it happened/why he did it}. It was the “how it happened” that makes it so sad.
Report Post »AIDANMAN
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 8:19amreally, any one else see the irony of catching fire in a house of god? Lighting a candle?
if i survived i would change my ways…quickly….
Mrs. maggot
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 8:00amAdd your commentsPoor man…….how sad.
Report Post »jedi.kep
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 7:52amBad day for sure. Being 89, he didn’t need extra problems. May his wounds heal quickly.
Report Post »bospopp
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 7:42amI wish this man the best.
Not trying to be insensitive here, but how long do you think it will take Matthews or Schultz say the man was a crazy “Beckerhead” who listened to Glenn, and tried to “stand in the fire” of truth?
Report Post »mrlogan3
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 11:00amIt is pretty insensitive because this isn’t political in the least bit and yet you want to somehow warp it into network warfare. What happened was a tragedy, and I bet other outlets won‘t report on it at all because it’s not the biggest story, it probably happens quite often actually.
Report Post »mike_trivisonno
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 7:41amAnd this enriches us in what way, The Blaze?
Some of the stuff you guys post up is of questionable value. It’s not even funny.
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 10:36amWell, Mr. Trivisonno, welcome to The Blaze staff. Are you the senior editor or a junior editor?
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 10:38amWe shall be waiting and watching to see if you do any “better.”
Let me remind you, though, that I have the right to be the person I am, and the same goes for everyone else here.
Report Post »SpankDaMonkey
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 7:37am.
Report Post »How sad. Nothing worse than burning………….
Gonzo
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 7:37amI hear Obama worries about bursting in to flames if he enters a church too.
Report Post »LOOKING_BOTH_WAYS
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 8:40amGonzo = Gonzo
gee did you have to do that under this sad story :-(
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 8:43am@ GONZO LOL… how very appropriate!
Prayers for this older man and his family and the church family as well.
Report Post »cessna152
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 9:07amActually Gonzo,
Report Post »That is pretty funny… sad for the man, though. Prayer for a quick healing….
Showtime
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 10:27amGonzo, I hope you’re happy, now that I’ve spewed my coffee and wet my britches laughing. (Where else is the coffee going to go? To the ceiling?)
You are a trip! I wish I had your wit. That was priceless.
goatkid
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 7:29ampoor guy. My prayers are with him.
Report Post »walkwithme1966
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 7:54amMy prayers are with him also!! http://wp.me/pYLB7-HB
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 10:14amWho are you and what have you done with Walk? Dittoes
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 7:26amHow very sad. I hope he has the strength to survive as we know he was close to God. Prayers for him and his family.
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 7:51amI pray for a fast healing and strength to him and support to his family from the Almighty.
Good morning Grandmaof5, hope all is well today, this is a sad story to hear of; I wish the best for them all.
Report Post »sissykatz
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 7:51amYou are so right Grandma, What a shame, they say a burn like that is one of the most painful things anyone can have. They will have to keep him in a coma I am sure to be able to tolerate. Let’s all pray for this spiritual Man, I hope he can find some comfort and peace.
Report Post »proudconservative
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 8:13amThat makes me feel terrible, that poor man catches on fire while doing faithful service. This is very tragic and may Our Heavenly Father bless him and ease his pain and I pray that he will heal and recover to where he can get back doing those things that mean so much to him.
Report Post »Ironmaan
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 8:20amVery sad. Burns are of the most painful injuries on could have. He has a long road, and will need a lot of support.
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grandmaof5
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 8:20amMorning all, hope this day finds you with the glorious day we are having in FL. I am reminded of the spray “skin” that was developed and perhaps, if the rest of his body cooperates, they will be able to use that. So very, very sad.
Report Post »Toodumtu
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 8:40amHe was close to God because he was in a church?? I thought ya could be close to God anywhere yur at.
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 10:25amAmen to that, Grandma. (We need a miracle here, God!)
Report Post »And, Good morning to you and Snow.
Showtime
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 10:31am@Toodumtu
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 8:40am
He was close to God because he was in a church?? I thought ya could be close to God anywhere yur at.
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Some people like to go to bars.
Some people like to go to God’s house.
Your actions are consistent with your values; you get what you want in the end.
(He did not intentionally set himself on fire. It was an accident.)
Report Post »angelcat
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 1:17pmtodumto, Catholics believe that God is truly present in the consecrated hosts in the tabernacle, so the man would be in his actual presence in a more direct way.
Report Post »Armed Patriot
Posted on February 26, 2011 at 8:17am89 year old man with third-degree burns on about 60 percent of his body. Pray for him to pass quickly and easily. For a strong 30 year old man survival would be tough. My prayers to him and his family also.
Report Post »Armed Patriot
Posted on February 26, 2011 at 8:20am3rd degree burns are not painful. They have destroyed the nerves. It is the surrounding 1st and second degree burns where the pain is felt. I was intentionally and maliciously set on fire at the age of 15. I feel his pain.The worst thing I ever felt.
Report Post »Lt_Taz
Posted on February 26, 2011 at 11:18amGRANDMAOF5, we should all pray for him, as we should also pray for each other, The good Lord will look upon us with his eternal love and guide us.
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