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Update on Fr. John Corapi

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Davidnic

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So now he is calling Bishops delusional oxygen thieves. He digs himself deeper and deeper by his own words.

Fulton Sheen he aint. I think if I want to see a priest who was on TV and has solid writings I will just stick with Archbishop Sheen.
 
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So now he is calling Bishops delusional oxygen thieves. He digs himself deeper and deeper by his own words.

Fulton Sheen he aint. I think if I want to see a priest who was on TV and has solid writings I will just stick with Archbishop Sheen.

Which bishop is he is referring to?
 
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From my understanding the Church leadership in general.
It seems specific to me. - "They scoffed at the idea of either".

Is that a recent statement?

Seems true in some instances, doesn't it?
 
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It seems specific to me. - "They scoffed at the idea of either".

Is that a recent statement?

Seems true in some instances, doesn't it?

It was posted on June 30th on his "The Black Sheep Dog" blog.
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The problem I'm having with Corapi is that he wants all of us to put our "combat boots" on and "fight the good fight". Then, when it's his turn--he runs. And now, not only does he run, he points blame at everyone else for his reactions to this problem.
 
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It was posted on June 30th on his "The Black Sheep Dog" blog.
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The problem I'm having with Corapi is that he wants all of us to put our "combat boots" on and "fight the good fight". Then, when it's his turn--he runs. And now, not only does he run, he points blame at everyone else for his reactions to this problem.

Thanks for the reference. I think that is a more recent statement than the last one I read. I'll have to go look. I can't tell who the real wolves are in this yet.
 
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Thanks for the reference. I think that is a more recent statement than the last one I read. I'll have to go look.

you're welcome :)
 
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So now he is calling Bishops delusional oxygen thieves. He digs himself deeper and deeper by his own words.

Fulton Sheen he aint. I think if I want to see a priest who was on TV and has solid writings I will just stick with Archbishop Sheen.


Live by the sword and die by the sword comes to mind. Corapi continually beat the drum against those he deemed non-traditional or Liberal. It turns out that when the going got tough, he withered.

This scripture says also comes to mind :
‘Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.16You will know them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thorns, or figs from thistles?17In the same way, every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit.18A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit.19Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.20Thus you will know them by their fruits.
Corapi is causing division in the body. He is attacking the same church he swore to defend. He is leading the vulnerable to align with him against the church.

I have no problem with going against the hierarchy in obvious situations, i.e. The abuse scandals. But Corapi is deliberately attempting to circumvent due process. I would rather see a Priest inconvenienced than see a member of the flock destroyed.
 
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If anyone, Corapi himself is leading everyone into confusion and detraction.
From his blog:
In twenty years of preaching and teaching in the Catholic Church I ran into many who should know better that did not believe that wolves existed and that there was no need for sheepdogs. They scoffed at the idea of either. They are not leaders, they are delusional oxygen thieves—taking up the space and breathing the air that a real leader should occupy fill.

Who's criticizing who here?
Corapi's on a roller coaster right now. It's not fair to people who used to follow him. First he's saying love the church--now, leaders are "delusional oxygen thieves".

I'm disappointed that he couldn't just let due process work itself out.
"They are not leaders, they are delusional oxygen thieves—taking up the space and breathing the air that a real leader should occupy fill.
:eek:

The only leaders above him are BISHOPS.

BISHOPS are "delusional oxygen thieves - taking up the space and breathing the air that a REAL leader should occupy . . . " ? ? ? !!!!!!!


I am very, very afraid for Fr Corapi . . . . . I am just in shock . . . . . I don't know what to say . .. for nothing I have to say about this is good at all .. . .

Anyone who attacks the Bishops of the Church so venemously is no teacher of truth, and he is no protector of truth or sheep. May the sheep have enough wisdom to run into the safety of the arms of the Church away from such a one.


I think at this point, more important than praying for justice for Fr Corapi is to pray for his eternal soul.
 
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New article from SOLT today. Its a must read.

BREAKING: SOLT reports on Corapi’s mistress, drug use, property holdings | The Deacon's Bench

SOLT has contemporaneously with the issuance of this press release directed Fr. John Corapi, under obedience, to return home to the Society’s regional office and take up residence there. It has also ordered him, again under obedience, to dismiss the lawsuit he has filed against his accuser.

SOLT’s prior direction to Fr. John Corapi not to engage in any preaching or teaching, the celebration of the sacraments or other public ministry continues. Catholics should understand that SOLT does not consider Fr. John Corapi as fit for ministry.
 
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I think at this point, more important than praying for justice for Fr Corapi is to pray for his eternal soul.

Given the recent statement from SOLT, that seems ver clear.

This is a very sad day for the Church.

May the Lord have mercy.
 
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A no nonsense statement. Well we will see what his move is. His society has invoked obedience and ordered him to return to live in community. So it is now clearly between celebrity and his vows. Between allowing canonical process or working outside the Church.
 
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I have no problem with going against the hierarchy in obvious situations, i.e. The abuse scandals. But Corapi is deliberately attempting to circumvent due process. I would rather see a Priest inconvenienced than see a member of the flock destroyed.
I agree. I liked your bible quote too, for some reason it wouldn't show up in the quote.
(this one)
‘Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.16You will know them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thorns, or figs from thistles?17In the same way, every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit.18A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit.19Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.20Thus you will know them by their fruits.
 
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From that article:
SOLT’s fact-finding team has acquired information from Fr. Corapi’s e-mails, various witnesses, and public sources that, together, state that, during his years of public ministry:
He did have sexual relations and years of cohabitation (in California and Montana) with a woman known to him, when the relationship began, as a prostitute; He repeatedly abused alcohol and drugs; He has recently engaged in sexting activity with one or more women in Montana; He holds legal title to over $1 million in real estate, numerous luxury vehicles, motorcycles, an ATV, a boat dock, and several motor boats, which is a serious violation of his promise of poverty as a perpetually professed member of the Society.

All I can say is that I'm glad the truth came out cuz someone like this should not be leading anyone religiously.
 
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