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bben15
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I found this video of a sermon in 2001 by Fr. Corapi. I am really inspired by this, and I think it is something everyone should hear. 
youtube.com/watch?v=jo0ElZMS7EY
youtube.com/watch?v=jo0ElZMS7EY
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Christy_Beth
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He may be a good speaker, but he is actually on the outs with the Church. He doesnāt live by his own vows, especially the vow of poverty. He willingly took the that vow, and the one of obedience, but his actions of the last few years shows that he has basically thumbed his nose at them and the order he was a part of. 
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smichhertz
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We can still draw wisdom and learn from his previous sermons. But it is admittedly hard to do so when we know heās essentially abandoned the faith.
All the more reason to pray fervently for him.
All the more reason to pray fervently for him.
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Corki
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You are speaking in the present tense and, as far as I know, no one knows how Fr. Corapi is currently living. He could be living a life of seclusion and penance for all we know. There is certainly reason for concern regarding his** past** actions. But he was released from his vows to the order and we shouldnāt speculate on how he might be living today.He may be a good speaker, but he is actually on the outs with the Church. He doesnāt live by his own vows, especially the vow of poverty. He willingly took the that vow, and the one of obedience, but his actions of the last few years shows that he has basically thumbed his nose at them and the order he was a part of.
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JRKH
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This all reminds me of something that occurred to me years agoā¦
Scrooge gets no credit for changingā¦
In the case of Mr Scrooge, it doesnāt matter that he completely changed and became āthe best man the old city ever knewāā¦we still think of him as cold and miserly.
Similarly (but in reverse) with Fr Corapiā¦It seems that because he fell from grace - some wish to dismiss all that he said and did.
Why this tendency to always take the dim view???
I agree with the view that we should not speculate on his current state of affairs. Rather we should thank God for the inspiration he provided by his many talks, and we should pray for him as he (apparently) is now walking a very dark path.
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James
Scrooge gets no credit for changingā¦
In the case of Mr Scrooge, it doesnāt matter that he completely changed and became āthe best man the old city ever knewāā¦we still think of him as cold and miserly.
Similarly (but in reverse) with Fr Corapiā¦It seems that because he fell from grace - some wish to dismiss all that he said and did.
Why this tendency to always take the dim view???
I agree with the view that we should not speculate on his current state of affairs. Rather we should thank God for the inspiration he provided by his many talks, and we should pray for him as he (apparently) is now walking a very dark path.
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tawny
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Amen.We can still draw wisdom and learn from his previous sermons. But it is admittedly hard to do so when we know heās essentially abandoned the faith.
All the more reason to pray fervently for him.
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Christy_Beth
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I guess my biggest bit is that at one time he was really, really rich due to some smart real estate moves. But he lost that due to drugs. Then he āgot betterā and decided to become a priest. He got into an order and went out on speaking trips or whatever you want to call them. He once again saw that he could make money off of this, and started buying real estate, fancy cars and all of that. He āgot too big for his britches.ā I havenāt heard anything about there being any change there. He, apparently, still makes money off of giving talks, but doesnāt really live up to the ideal. One name came to mind this morning. Benny Hinn. He also calls himself a Cathoic, or at least he did. But everything he got, he used for himself. I wonāt speculate on how much money he spent on himself, but it was a lot. His watch was suppose to be worth $10,000. I know of many people who are lucky if they make that much a year. And itās these people who are sending in their money out of good faith. But it isnāt justified. Iād like to see both men divest of their wealth and live like ānormalā people do. Only then do I see them doing any real good. 
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JRKH
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The link does not contain an update. While the date line on the site says "March 16, 2014, the article actually dates from several years ago. Note in the article that they refer to āMarch 9thā as Ash Wednesday.
The article contains nothing new.
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bben15
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The article would be from 2011, since the last time Ash Wednesday was March 9 was that year.
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oldgraymare2
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Hi bbenāEveryone,
I used to really look forward to his shows on EWTN.
We donāt have cable TV anymore. We gave it up a few years ago, due to the expense.
I had no idea about what had happened, regarding Fr. Corapi and his ministry. I am just really sad about it.
I went on-line to see what I could find regarding updated information, but there really isnāt anything very recent out there.
I used to really look forward to his shows on EWTN.
We donāt have cable TV anymore. We gave it up a few years ago, due to the expense.
I had no idea about what had happened, regarding Fr. Corapi and his ministry. I am just really sad about it.
I went on-line to see what I could find regarding updated information, but there really isnāt anything very recent out there.
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JRKH
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Yes - it seems he has pretty much disappeared from the public forum. There was briefly a āBlack sheepā blog or something but I think that has since gone away.
I hope that he has. as has been suggested, acted on his vow of obedience and is now living a life of seclusion and penance.
May God guide him in this difficult time.
Peace
James
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z_0101
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I miss Fr. Corapi.
He did a conference near where I live, one of the most engaging pro-Catholic, Clergy that Iāve had the blessing to hear outside of my parish - and even then my Fr. isnāt as dynamic, very passionate -esp. when teaching about the Mass (!) ; however, not as dynamic.
Too bad, Fr. Corapi didnāt notice that the very devil and demons that he spoke about attaching themselves to our priests, our families, and in his past were stalking him again - take out our priests, we lose the Holy Mass, Reconciliation, and most of the other sacraments! Take out our families, we finally lose ourselves - and the devil is in active pursuit of our families!
When the fallout occurred, as a new Catholic, I was extremely shocked by the venom, and hatred directed towards him - and some of the most hateful from within our own ranks. :bighanky: when we should have all banded together and prayed for his soul and salvation. And even if he has lost his privileges, he is indelibly marked with holy orders and weāre poorer for his loss to the evangelical mission of the Church.
In the RCIA class we were taught that there was only one unforgivable sin (Matthew 12:22-32), so I do hope that he has reconciled with the Holy Mother Church. It would be great to at least see his series back on EWTN; however, I doubt that will happen in my lifetime.
He did a conference near where I live, one of the most engaging pro-Catholic, Clergy that Iāve had the blessing to hear outside of my parish - and even then my Fr. isnāt as dynamic, very passionate -esp. when teaching about the Mass (!) ; however, not as dynamic.
Too bad, Fr. Corapi didnāt notice that the very devil and demons that he spoke about attaching themselves to our priests, our families, and in his past were stalking him again - take out our priests, we lose the Holy Mass, Reconciliation, and most of the other sacraments! Take out our families, we finally lose ourselves - and the devil is in active pursuit of our families!
When the fallout occurred, as a new Catholic, I was extremely shocked by the venom, and hatred directed towards him - and some of the most hateful from within our own ranks. :bighanky: when we should have all banded together and prayed for his soul and salvation. And even if he has lost his privileges, he is indelibly marked with holy orders and weāre poorer for his loss to the evangelical mission of the Church.
In the RCIA class we were taught that there was only one unforgivable sin (Matthew 12:22-32), so I do hope that he has reconciled with the Holy Mother Church. It would be great to at least see his series back on EWTN; however, I doubt that will happen in my lifetime.
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bben15
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Hi. I hope you are aware that no sin is unforgivable, and what Sacred Scripture says should not be interpreted literally.I miss Fr. Corapi.
He did a conference near where I live, one of the most engaging pro-Catholic, Clergy that Iāve had the blessing to hear outside of my parish - and even then my Fr. isnāt as dynamic, very passionate -esp. when teaching about the Mass (!) ; however, not as dynamic.
Too bad, Fr. Corapi didnāt notice that the very devil and demons that he spoke about attaching themselves to our priests, our families, and in his past were stalking him again - take out our priests, we lose the Holy Mass, Reconciliation, and most of the other sacraments! Take out our families, we finally lose ourselves - and the devil is in active pursuit of our families!
When the fallout occurred, as a new Catholic, I was extremely shocked by the venom, and hatred directed towards him - and some of the most hateful from within our own ranks. :bighanky: when we should have all banded together and prayed for his soul and salvation. And even if he has lost his privileges, he is indelibly marked with holy orders and weāre poorer for his loss to the evangelical mission of the Church.
In the RCIA class we were taught that there was only one unforgivable sin (Matthew 12:22-32), so I do hope that he has reconciled with the Holy Mother Church. It would be great to at least see his series back on EWTN; however, I doubt that will happen in my lifetime.
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z_0101
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And yet you are wrong; however, rather than argue that myself, Iāll Mr. Akin, St. Augustine, Saint Thomas Aquinas, the Blsd Pope John Paul II, and otherās argue the issue as they are better applogest than I:Hi. I hope you are aware that no sin is unforgivable, and what Sacred Scripture says should not be interpreted literally.
Bold and Underlining is mine (^_^)
Who am I to argue with the Doctors/Fathers/Saints of the Church - let alone our Lord?Give me little way.
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bben15
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Yes, but if one were to reject God, and later repent, they would be forgiven. But, if he deliberately refuses Godās grace, and later dies in that state, then that is unforgivable.
Source: forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=61307
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