"Feel good story" from Fr. Corapi

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Sometimes you need to hear a story that is an “upper”, when the world seems gray. This happened to me recently listening to Fr. Corapi. He wasn’t able to linger long on the story because he was deviating from his original talk, but it gave me hope.

When Father was on the streets of Hollywood/LA, he ran with a fast crowd, fast women, etc. One of them was a beautiful girl, really beautiful, and was very popular. Later, when he became a priest he saw her, not as beautiful, working the streets, her drug addiction catching up with her. He saw her one or two more times over the years, looking worse each time, a shadow of herself.
Then many years later, he saw her again…and you would never guess where…through the grill of a Carmelite convent in CA…a nun! Wow, he went on to say, you never give up hoping and praying for someone, you never know what will touch their soul.

My only regret with the story, not being really part of his cathecism dialogue, was that he couldn’t tell more. I wonder did she see him on TV and say, Hey I know him…or did he hear about her somehow. Either way, it’s a great way to preach hope and perserverence in prayer.
 
A great story, and a good reminder, too, that despite all outward appearances, we can never know what the state of another person’s soul is. Only God knows that.

Peace,
 
I have, and still eagerly, await the whol book of Fr Corapi’s conversion story. It is said it will be filled with these kinds of stories and blessings…

Hurry up Father C :rolleyes:
 
I, too, love hearing Fr. Corapi’s stories. I just love to listen to this man talk. He has such a commanding voice and presence. He makes you sit up in your seat and pay attention. What a blessing he has been for all Catholics, well virtually anyone.
 
I was surprised to hear he really doesn’t like giving talks, more the quiet type, but his superior told him he had “something” and he does it. (and many people are glad) He said he’d rather be in the hermitage all day, but hearing him, you can’t imagine all he has to say, kept in. He also suffers from migraines a lot and his superior said, you would never know it sometimes, he just plugs on.
I didn’t know he was writing a book, just that this was his last year traveling…is that why, he is going to write?? I look forward to that also.

I also love his honesty, about the scandals, and other things in the church, but he balances it well. I love Father Groechel, but for a while, he tried to minimize the scandal and then he had a show where he honestly said, the church did some awful things, he doesn’t know why, but he prays for them and he hopes we can move on and learn from our mistakes. That is what we want to hear, not a white-wash and the pink elephant is still there in the room.
Post any news about the book you might here…I’ll be one of the first in line. : )
 
What a wonderful “Feel Good Story”!

I had the opportunity during the time of my own conversion (12) years ago to speak with Father Corapi concerning temptation. For a most humorous look at his response and the rest of my conversation with Father, you can visit: “My Conversation with A Living Saint” on my blog Orante Fratres.

Let’s thank God not only for the gift of Father, but, for the gifts of conversion…

Peace to all,
James Mary Evans
 
It reminds me of the scripture that quotes Jesus as saying to the Pharisees (paraphrase) “the prostitutes and tax collectors enter the kingdom of God before you”. Paradoxically, it seems, that being a big sinner can potentially lead you to Christ more so than one who lives a “legitimate” and “respectable” life in society, who is esteemed by others as “good” and prides themselves as being virtuous enough to enter heaven without God’s help. There are a lot of people like this. They are all, in fact, big sinners but they’ve been lulled to sleep conscience-wise by the normalcy of their lives and the “but I’ve never murdered anyone so I must be okay” rationale. On the other hand, people who have committed crimes and have led openly sinful lifestyles know full well that they are not o.k. and are in dire need of help. They recognize their own spiritual poverty and the serious need for redemption. That is why it is sometimes easier to convert criminals and drug addicts than other people. They can’t hide behind their respectability.
 
I agree Mark, some of the most judgemental people are the "pious’ type, everyone is doing wrong but them.
 
Oh, if he comes out with a book, I will definitely buy it. I like listening to his talks. I think he is an awesome priest.
 
james_evans said:
What a wonderful “Feel Good Story”!

I had the opportunity during the time of my own conversion (12) years ago to speak with Father Corapi concerning temptation. For a most humorous look at his response and the rest of my conversation with Father, you can visit: “My Conversation with A Living Saint” on my blog Orante Fratres.

Let’s thank God not only for the gift of Father, but, for the gifts of conversion…

Peace to all,
James Mary Evans
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Hi James,
I read your conversion at your site. Thank you for sharing and God bless you and your family.!!!
 
I found his conversion story on catholicity.com and loved listening to it…went on about an hour. Sounded like one of his TV talks. I’m sure the book will go into more detail, but this was great too and I got it for 5.00. They ask for 1.00 a CD at least, but since I only got 1, I sent 5.00
 
I love Fr. Corapi! He is so amazing and really explains well everything we all worry about.

My friend bought one of his tapes and paid her teenager $5.00 to listen to it. He really came away understanding so much more about Catholicism and how to be a good Catholic.

I will buy anything Fr. Corapi puts out.
 
That’s why I wish good speakers could clone themselves and visit more states/parishes. Even if my teen girls wanted to read a “Theology of the Body” book, they’d balk at 14 if I gave it to them or a CD that wasn’t for music. BUT, they do hear EWTN sometimes and listen and I repeat stories they tell…if Father Corapi or my girls favorite, Fr.Groechel, came to our area, they would go, but it’s harder and dryer to just give them books.

I think that’s why when Pope John Paul ll had Youth Day, the kids went crazy, some decided to discern the priesthood/sister
and their faith was renewed. Reading his books wouldn’t of done it, sometimes you just need to be in person.
 
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