EWTN's Father Corapi

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PauloFreire2 said:
I don’t like the guy’s style (way too harsh). What purpose does his approach serve in the grand scheme of things? I wonder who decided he could make a contribution to national evangelization. I DON’T GET IT! *** Whenever I see him on TV, I bolt across the room to change channels or hit the mute button. The guy really gets under my skin. ***😦
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His conversion story is one I’d bet satan does not want any sinner to hear.

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Tom, what a handsome chap you are! 🙂

I sometimes feel that Fr. Corapi gets under my skin, but I realize that is my problem, as I have had a problem with orthadox Catholic teaching. Again, my problem…not his. I admire his tenacity and love the fact that he doesn’t water down his beliefs. That is wrong with preachers today…they water down their beliefs to be “likeable”. YUCK.
 
I’ve been blessed to see Father Corapi in person. He doesn’t come across as harsh to me personally, but rather as very direct. Of course you have to understand that I consider myself a direct person who simply speaks the truth from the heart … and for this reason, some people consider me harsh. (While others consider me polite, and some consider me both at the same time … go figure!) :o

God has a place for all different kinds of personalities. Father Corapi is my kind of priest. He resonates well with me. He reaches me. He speaks to me. I like him. 🙂 :cool: 👍

~~ the phoenix
 
whosebob said:
JMJ + OBT​

May Our Lord bless you, PauloFreire2, and may the prayers of the Blessed Virgin strengthen you and draw you closer to the Heart of Christ.

Are you aware that Fr. Corapi was also at one time a millionaire who made his fortune in the Los Angelos real estate market, who partied with movie stars and musicians and hotshot politicians? And that he lost everything because of a cocaine addiction and lived on the streets, eating out of dumpsters for some time? And that he experienced a remarkable conversion in his 30s, and eventually went on to be ordained a Catholic priest by Pope John Paul II?

There’s a lot to this man; to better understand his personality and “style” I think you should listen to an audio recording of his conversion story:

depositfiles.com/files/415848

In the Hearts of Jesus and Mary.

IC XC NIKA
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then it’s true, that there is nothing worse than a reformed rake.
 
PauloFreire2 said:
“He’s totally present when he speaks.”

To be honest (not that I’ve lied to any of you…yet), I get so angry listening to him, I can imagine myself hitting him. It’s an unpleasant thought, granted, but the guy is extremely offensive to me. But, I can also imagine Sister Angelica very carefully and deliberately selecting him for her show. She too, at times, was a bit cranky and ‘in-one’s-face’ with her righteousness. No offense intended toward anyone. I simply believe Catholicism benefits more from taking on the face of kindness than one that barks orders and hollers judgment in people’s faces. Corapi had better have his personal act together to be able to live what he preaches. Something about ‘don’t throw rocks if you live in a glass house’ comes to mind whenever I hear or see him barking at the world. 👍
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Dear PauloFreire2, Please send me an invitation to whenever it is that you might consider turning your imaginations into reality and truly “hitting him”. I want to be there to watct the reaction of this truly great U.S. Army veteran and current apostle among us who lives alone in the mountains of Montana with his hunting dogs and his beloved guns which he thoroughly enjoys hunting in the high country with several weeks a year. I assure you, as I have heard Fr. Corapi in person talk about in the last year, he does defend himself.
 
PauloFreire2 said:
Okay, please give me some examples of his teachings that you find so inspiring. What specifically has he said that’s so enthralling? :confused:
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It’s not what he says so much. His “teachings” are nothing more than the teachings of the Church.

It’s how he says it. He states his beliefs (teachings of the Church) with absolute conviction and clarity. You may or may not like what he says, but you are left with absolutely no doubt about his level of faith. It’s the fact that he doesn’t care if you don’t like it. He knows it’s true and he’s proclaiming it to save souls. As a priest, that’s his job description. If he doesn’t do it, it’s his soul he’ll have to worry about.

Some Catholics are becoming frustrated with all the “soft” teaching out there. People no longer know their faith. There didn’t used to be “cafeteria” Catholics. We, like God, prefer HOT or COLD. God says if we are lukewarm He will SPIT US OUT!
 
30miller said:
And I will accept all bets (mine on Father Corapi, of course). 100% of all proceeds will go to support Fr. Corapi’s seminarians.
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When I saw this reply I got a flash in my mind of Father Corapi reading this and laughing in that deap belly laugh kind of way.
 
nutmeg2005 said:
My favorite thing is when he says we all will die, and we are going to go to Heaven or Hell.
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I love that line, too. It’s powerful! It goes like this:

"In the end, forever, you and I will be in heaven or hell. Period."
 
Teakafrog said:
He speaks the Truth.

Anyone who can’t stomach what he is saying is rejecting Truth. Period.

Yes, his voice is…unique, but that has* nothing* to do with the message. The message is 100% Catholic. So if you don’t like what he says rather than how he says it, you need to do some serious soul searching, my friend.

I personally love him, and would gladly listen to him speak all day every day. It would do my soul good, as it always does when I hear him. In fact, I make it a point to listen to him every morning on EWTN radio online.
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Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life, no one comes to the Father except through Me.”
Father Corapi speaks of this truth.

The Truth

The time is now to decide; whatever will be will be,
No more lies, no more distortions, no more hypocrisy,
Time to wake up, look inside, and face up to reality,
A soul will only find true peace when the heart truly free,
Time to release what dwells within that no one else can see,
To let go of all the burdens and weighing memories,
To move in the right direction and set the record straight,
To put aside the anger and let go of all the hate,
The time is now to take a stand; whatever will be, will be,
Make a choice; face the truth, the truth will set you free,
Truth is the power that frees us from within,
Truth enlightens us to where of life has been,
Truth has always been, truth will always be,
Truth is the fullness of glory and divinity,
The time is now, take the key; whatever will be will be,
A moment to insert the truth deep inside of thee,
To turn your life around; unlock the treasure chest,
To reach within your being and be your very best,
Remember placed inside of you is a sacred unity,
The truth that lives inside of you is He that has set you free.
 
Joya said:
I love that line, too. It’s powerful! It goes like this:

"In the end, forever, you and I will be in heaven or hell. Period."
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my favorite Corapi line is when he quotes scripture at the end of most of his programs and says “Well done, good and faithful servant!!!” It really makes me look forward to hearing it from Jesus!!!
 
I think that Father Corapi is amazed and stunned at what he has become.

He was in combat in Vietnam; then he made a lot of money; then he lost it all and was in the gutter; then he received the charism of preaching. It’s as if the planet is spinning out of control. And he must be amazed at looking on at his situation.
 
Carrie_Andrews said:
my favorite Corapi line is when he quotes scripture at the end of most of his programs and says “Well done, good and faithful servant!!!” It really makes me look forward to hearing it from Jesus!!!
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Absolutely. Thanks for mentioning it. I have some of his CD’s. I’m going to find that clip on them (I’m sure it is on one of them) and put just that clip on my desktop. Then, with just a mouse click, I can hear it whenever I need it.
Also, all should patronize Fr. Corapi’s website as well. Great inspirational items for a great cause. And check out his speaking schedule as well and plan to see him in person. Warning: order tickets early as they sell out months in advance most places.
 
Small correction.

While Fr. C. did enlist in the Army and volunteer for the Special Forces, he was injured during training. Whatever it was, it was bad enough that he was unfit for combat. So, he spent his time in some sort of support unit. (I think in Germany, but I may have that part wrong.) In any case, according to his conversion story he is not a combat veteran, but he was a volunteer enlistee during Vietnam.
 
InTheWilderness said:
Small correction.

While Fr. C. did enlist in the Army and volunteer for the Special Forces, he was injured during training. Whatever it was, it was bad enough that he was unfit for combat. So, he spent his time in some sort of support unit. (I think in Germany, but I may have that part wrong.) In any case, according to his conversion story he is not a combat veteran, but he was a volunteer enlistee during Vietnam.
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You call your post a small correction. What are you correcting? I don’t think anyone posted that he was a “combat” veteran. Not all veterans are “combat” veterans. I salute Fr. Corapi for his Army service - even if not nearly as much as I salute his current military service (in the Church Millitant). I proudly serve under his command.

Beyond that, your info does appear accurate.
 
30miller said:
You call your post a small correction. What are you correcting? I don’t think anyone posted that he was a “combat” veteran. Not all veterans are “combat” veterans. I salute Fr. Corapi for his Army service - even if not nearly as much as I salute his current military service (in the Church Millitant). I proudly serve under his command.

Beyond that, your info does appear accurate.
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I think IntheWilderness is referring to post Al Masetti made that says,
I think that Father Corapi is amazed and stunned at what he has become.
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He was in combat in Vietnam; then he made a lot of money; then he lost it all and was in the gutter; then he received the charism of preaching. It’s as if the planet is spinning out of control. And he must be amazed at looking on at his situation.
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