Because out of the whole mess, the SOLT is the only party that I have not caught being less then truthful.
I tend to believe people until they give me reason to doubt them.
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I tend to believe people until they give me reason to doubt them.
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whm
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Okay the prostitute reference is in the lawsuit and the letter to the bishops, so it is public information (see other thread).
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Shoshana
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jwinch2
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Thanks!
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qui_est_ce
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Sad. I never thought he (Fr. Corapi) would stoop to this. He’s filing because if his reputation as a priest declines, Santa Cruz loses money.
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Phemie
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I think there was a reason for this, and it’s included in the line “known to him, when the relationship began, as a prostitute.” That’s more than just ‘it was her former occupation’ but ‘it was in that capacity that he first met her.’
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catharina
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Thank you, Shoshana and
no, I hadn’t seen it.
How extraordinarily sad that this case
seems to involve a former employee -
and her spouse and their children who
are (or have been) employed by Fr. C also.
A real heartbreaker.
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JaMc
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I can only say that I am very disappointed. If these statements are true, then it appears that Fr. Corapi has relapsed into his former lifestyle.
I would think that by making a public statement with such serious allegations, SOLT must have the proof to back it up, as Father (for now) Corapi has proven that he isn’t shy about suing. I would also hope that SOLT tried to talk to him privately, and get him to correct any public “misstatements” before taking such a step in making their findings public.
There are many things that can be learned from this: Don’t let the messenger spoil the message; even a sinner can accomplish a lot of good; etc. We can only pray that his eyes are opened, that he returns to the Priesthood and his Order, and repents. The Holy Spirit and the Blessed Mother led him onto the right path before - we should all pray for their intercession in leading him back onto the right path and away from sin once again.
I would think that by making a public statement with such serious allegations, SOLT must have the proof to back it up, as Father (for now) Corapi has proven that he isn’t shy about suing. I would also hope that SOLT tried to talk to him privately, and get him to correct any public “misstatements” before taking such a step in making their findings public.
There are many things that can be learned from this: Don’t let the messenger spoil the message; even a sinner can accomplish a lot of good; etc. We can only pray that his eyes are opened, that he returns to the Priesthood and his Order, and repents. The Holy Spirit and the Blessed Mother led him onto the right path before - we should all pray for their intercession in leading him back onto the right path and away from sin once again.
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anthony022071
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I never said it wasn’t inappropriate. I mentioned it because people are acting like it was only Father Corapi that publicized the situation. I don’t blame him for discussing the allegations first. It’s better for him to get out the first word and inform people about what is going on than to let SOLT and gossipers do all the talking.
Father Sheehan’s latest statement is not charitable and it sullies Father Corapi’s name.
Do you only care about keeping up appearances,or do you care about whether the accusations are true?
So far,he has not been disobedient. He has accepted his suspension from public ministry.
He was not ordered to return to the regional office of SOLT and drop the lawsuit against his accuser until two days ago.
How did he disobey the bishop? What order did the bishop give him?
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catharina
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In attacking the goodness and actions of the archbishop,
Fr. C has been less than obedient. There is no doubt regarding that.
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TempleofTheSoul
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Look, I am not going to take the word of any former preacher over that of Holy Mother Church. Since SOLT is part of Holy Mother Church and their investigation has brought out these ugly new findings, I will always take the side of Holy Mother Church over a mere man.
There is a endless line of former preachers that have fallen from grace and have sinned greatly. This is not something new.
And I´d have to disagree with you in that certain followers of Corapi are putting him on a way too high of a pedestal as if he is God himself. I didn´t say all followers are doing this but in some of the posts I have seen defending Corapi it certainly comes across that way.
God bless
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rayne89
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jimmyakin.org/
If you scroll down a bit there is a pod cast with Jimmy Akin on the Al Kresta radio show on Ave Maria radio that sheds some more light on the John Corapi situation especially once get about 1/2 into the broadcast including factual police records involving drunk driving and an alias John Corapi used when he met his accuser. Its amazing it took this long to come out.
If you scroll down a bit there is a pod cast with Jimmy Akin on the Al Kresta radio show on Ave Maria radio that sheds some more light on the John Corapi situation especially once get about 1/2 into the broadcast including factual police records involving drunk driving and an alias John Corapi used when he met his accuser. Its amazing it took this long to come out.
Mary_Gail_36
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Let’s see.
In 2008, for a month I subscribed to his video service, It was a circa 10 minute video, sent to your e-mail. No outside links that I know.
He had an ailment that doctors could not diagnose. He went to the Mayo clinic,where they diagnosed a tumor on his parathyroid.
I know it was 2008, because I subscribed to it during a period of turmoil in myt own life, (miscarriage
)I don’t have the link anymore…I’m sure others can recall this.
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anthony022071
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How do you know that the actions of the bishop were good?
Obedience does not mean that you can’t make accusations against your superiors.
That would be a prescription for the spread of heresy and corruption and tyranny.
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TheRealJuliane
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I even saw one post on his website that quoted Jesus Christ on the cross, “Father, forgive them, they know not what they do!!!”
You know you are dealing with a serious problem when someone compares a mere man, even a popular priest, to Jesus on the cross!!!
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catharina
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Since the bishop and community of SOLT are in agreement,
that with proper authority over Fr. C. as over any other priest
of his status, that as of now, Fr. C’s actions are raising concern,
then I can only believe that the bishop’s actions are good.
As amny others have stated on this thread and earlier
threads, I will never take the word of a maverick priest
who is presenting accusations against a lawful bishop.
It’s that simple for me.
As for Fr. C., my own guess is that he has become mentally unstable.
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whm
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Orders are a part of the Church, true. Orders have been sanctioned by the Vatican before too, recently the Legionnaires. I am not implying that SOLT is lying or anything like that. I don’t want people to think that orders like SOLT or individual bishops for that matter are not capable of making errors, lest when it does occur somewhere people don’t lose faith based on a false presumption of infallibility.
Again SOLT or an individual bishop is not the Holy Mother Church they are a part of the Church. Fallible Church officials have made bad choices in the past, it is possible (think abuse scandals of 10 years ago)
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Marie5890
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I find it hard to believe he will go forth with the suit. I can’t see him wanting to be deposed and have all of this drag out all the more.
Civil suits are very stressful. They go on forever. I have had family members go thru this a few times.
Civil suits are very stressful. They go on forever. I have had family members go thru this a few times.
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Veridical16
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We don’t know the full story. it’s a possible factor. But he still has a WILL , even though if it IS to mental illness, it is weakened.
I think it might be a little dangerous to whimsically attribute Corapi’s actions to this or that, it approaches a no one is culpable thinking, all the blame on the devil, all the blame on chemicals, no responsibility. Corapi is still a priest and he still gets more graces than us lay people. He has a way out AND a way of escape. Much is expected. One Catholic suggested he likely didn’t spend enough time offering up reparations, penance for his past. (When you listen to his talks in the context of what we know now , he seems kind of proud in a weird way, like their a “hook” to his stories. )
I think it’s okay to be upset with Fr. Corapi’s recent behavior.
Amen. One priest said, this.
If we are to look at the prudent actions, and see them straight for what they are, especially in concern of souls being scandalized by Corapi’s public outcries…I think that is comforting.
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