New SOLT Statement re: Father Corapi

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It’s just wise not follow him in his current “BS-Dog” incarnation.
 
This whole issue brings up a lot of issues of charity and compassion, as well as misguided compassion.

1 Where is the line between not judging another and acknowledging another person is doing something wrong? If I say, “It’s wrong for Andrew Cuomo to push for gay marriage and to live with a woman who is not his wife,” is this an example of a judgemental attitude?

2 If Fr. Corapi has fallen off the wagon, as some speculate, protecting him from the consequences of his actions is simply enabling, and it only makes the problem worse.

I don’t have all the answers.
 
Robertanthony said:
The sun provides vitamin d, I never heard artificial tanning did.

There was never in my life a Catholic man that I admired. My own father was devoutly Catholic but a very sick and troubled man, both of these contributed to my falling away. Now came this guy who had a powerful voice, strong personality, very manly, who had achieved in life prior to his “conversion” what I wished I could have achieved myself. He said he counted it all (money, power, prestige, material possessions, women etc.) as dust in comparison to finding his true identity, being a priest. Sorry if I offend anyone, but I can’t relate to Bishop Sheen… So I’m left with no Catholic male role-model. And yet another example of someone who chose the world and its temptations over God, having known both.
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If you are looking for a “manly” priest, check out Fr. Joe Classen. He is orthodox and a big time hunter and fisher. He has a bunch of archived radio shows on his website.

huntingforgod.com/
 
JVSantos said:
It’s just wise not follow him in his current “BS-Dog” incarnation.
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Amen. If Fr. Corapi is struggling with some kind of addiction relapse as some speculate, following him and telling him that he’s right and everyone else is wrong is nothing more than enabling.
 
whm said:
If you are looking for a “manly” priest, check out Fr. Joe Classen. He is orthodox and a big time hunter and fisher. He has a bunch of archived radio shows on his website.

huntingforgod.com/
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Really enjoy Fr. Classen, sad to see him leave my local diocese and move to Alaska. He was truly a “manly” priest and his radio shows were always interesting.

2 other solid priests to listen to…Fr. Larry Richards and Fr. John Riccardo
 
Sailor_Kenshin said:
Oh, I did not realize that a trial and condemnation and sentencing had taken place.

Until then, it remains all speculation, confusion and misrepresentation.
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He HAS been found to be guilty by his Order. The fact that he chooses to file lawsuits should tell you that they must have VERY CONVINCING evidence to risk being sued for them to pubicize it.

My prayers are with his victims. I never watched him so I have no opinion. He’s a human being and all humans sin. It’s sad to see these things happen.
 
Mirror_Mirror said:
Really enjoy Fr. Classen, sad to see him leave my local diocese and move to Alaska. He was truly a “manly” priest and his radio shows were always interesting.

2 other solid priests to listen to…Fr. Larry Richards and Fr. John Riccardo
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Its only for three years to help that diocese out. Being assigned to Kodiak island should provide a lot of interesting stories for future episodes!
 
8 a.m.-ish PST and still not word on the BSD site. The twitter post is referenced on the site, but no post.

Interestingly, there are only 750 “followers” on the BSD site.

Also interesting, if you click from the main page to “Unleashed” you can read the comments and see that things have started to turn. Surely Fr. C. can see that his support is slipping and folks are urging him to change course.

Will be interesting to see if the posts stand or get purged. Obviously, Father is busy now breakfasting and finalizing his “send” message for BSD.
 
whm said:
If you are looking for a “manly” priest, check out Fr. Joe Classen. He is orthodox and a big time hunter and fisher. He has a bunch of archived radio shows on his website.

huntingforgod.com/
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He is awesome. He is a priest in the Archdiocese of St. Louis. He just got a temporary assignment (3 years) as pastor of St. Mary’s parish on Kodiak Island in the Archdiocese of Anchorage.

He’ll have some happy hunting days there.
 
Mirror_Mirror said:
2 other solid priests to listen to…Fr. Larry Richards and Fr. John Riccardo
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Fr. Richards definitely does not mince words! :eek: His book “Be a Man” is very good in my view.

I haven’t checked out Fr. Riccardo but I will now. Cheers!
 
whm said:
If you are looking for a “manly” priest, check out Fr. Joe Classen. He is orthodox and a big time hunter and fisher. He has a bunch of archived radio shows on his website.

huntingforgod.com/
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You may try looking in your diocese. I have the uttmost respect for my parish priest. He’s pious, holy, dynamic, and truly devoted to God and the Church. I was watching him during Mass and he just exhibits a total love for God.

Sometimes we look for these “evangelist” types and we overlook the simple but totally devoted/holy parish priest who is a weath of information. He can often serve as a great example of how to live one’s life and is much more approachable and available than the “TV” priests, some of which might not even give you the time of day. And how many would say (and actually do it) “I am praying for you.”

I like some priests that are on TV but my role model is Jesus Christ. I want to be like him. So I take a good look around and ask myself, “Whose really got a walk with God I would like to have?” And my priest hits it on the mark every time. I WANT the relationship with God that HE has…so I told him that and he’s directing me through reading/prayer/meditation/study how to become a holy woman of God.

It’s so sad that the overworked/under appreciated parish priest is the last place a lot of us look when we want a role model or someone to emulate in our faith development. I pray for my parish priests EVERY DAY that they are strengthened and affirmed by God. I hope they know that they are an inspiration to my faith ESPECIALLY because they are not “famous TV priests”. Anyone can smile and do well on TV…it takes a REAL man of God to be faithful when no one’s got a camera and a big fat check to make it “worthwhile”. May God continue to empower and bless the priests of my parish and all churches. May they know that they are the true HEROES to me. May God make me more like my priest who is always pointing me to Jesus.

Lorrie
 
My daughter’s friend goes to Wyoming Catholic College. I bet he’d like Fr. Classen.
 
qui_est_ce said:
He is awesome. He is a priest in the Archdiocese of St. Louis. He just got a temporary assignment (3 years) as pastor of St. Mary’s parish on Kodiak Island in the Archdiocese of Anchorage.

He’ll have some happy hunting days there.
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I agree, he has posted on CAF in the past and I enjoy being a “friend” of his on FB. Very nice and humble man of God.
jwinch2 said:
Fr. Richards definitely does not mince words! :eek: His book “Be a Man” is very good in my view.
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Always enjoyed Fr. Larry more than Fr. C as he was very humble and repectful. He was leaving for a mission that was close to my home and went to check his email one last time to find an email from me and he then told me that he was on his way to a mission close to me and I went to 3 of the 4 nights and was able to meet him briefly. A very huble man of God. Speaks the truth!
jwinch2 said:
I haven’t checked out Fr. Riccardo but I will now. Cheers!
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His daily radio show is on now avemariaradio.net/catholic-online-radio.php

And I cannot forget Fr. Bill Casey.
 
ByzCath said:
Something to keep in mind about religious institutes. They do not require “proof”. Once such an accusation is made it is investigated then the institute ,though one of many different methods chosen by the institute, decides if the accusation is credible. If it is credible they rule that the individual is “not fit for ministry”.

In the case of something illegal the individual might face a criminal trial. For something civil they may face a civil trial.

The institute’s ruling as to the credibility of the charges has nothing to do with those cases.

An individual may be found not-guilty in a criminal case or may win the civil case an the institute may still find the charges to be credible. It can also work the other way around.

It might not be seen as being “fair” but then “fair” really has nothing to do with justice.

It is also important to remember that no one has a right to ministry. No one has a right to act as a priest.

Also for those who think that Fr Corapi’s ministry is necessary for his well-being and life, you are mistaken. As a member of a religious institute that makes a perpetual promise of poverty, the institute will take care of his needs whether or not he is publicly ministering. It may not be at the level he is accustomed to, but it will see to it.
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Thank you Byz Cath! 🙂
 
Irishgal49 said:
You may try looking in your diocese. I have the uttmost respect for my parish priest. He’s pious, holy, dynamic, and truly devoted to God and the Church. I was watching him during Mass and he just exhibits a total love for God.
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Fr. Classen is a parish priest in St. Louis. His shows are done locally for a regional group of radio stations. I have been fortunate to have multiple great parish priest at my parish. I listen to some of these other “radio” priests in the car.
 
sojo said:
Brother, you have stated this before, and for the most part, how the SOLT (under the newer constitution) handles the members’ money is as you state. And it is clear, also, that when a constitution changes, the existing members must adapt in obedience, they aren’t allowed to “grandfather” in their old ways.

However, in the SOLT letter we are discussing, does Fr. Sheehan not say that Fr. had made a PROMISE of poverty? I agree with you that they do not make VOWs of poverty, but breaking a PROMISE is still not a right or good - from what I understand, the difference mainly lies in the canonical ramifications.
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Kardinal said:
Priests also take “only” promises of chastity, not solemn vows of chastity. How does it go over when a priest breaks that promise?
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Good points. I keep thinking about my previous parish priest. He was a secular priest, so no vow of obedience. Yet, last year, the bishop asked him to transfer to a different parish. He didn’t want to leave us. He cried when he announced he was leaving. But when parishoners asked him “Why didn’t you say no?” he answered, “Because 33 years ago, the bishop who ordained me asked me if I would be obedient to him and his successors, and I said yes.”

I just keep thinking about that.
 
valient_Lucy said:
Good points. I keep thinking about my previous parish priest. He was a secular priest, so no vow of obedience. Yet, last year, the bishop asked him to transfer to a different parish. He didn’t want to leave us. He cried when he made the announcement. But when parishoners asked him “Why didn’t you say no?” he answered, “Because 33 years ago, the bishop who ordained me asked me if I would be obedient to him and his successors, and I said yes.”
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That’s sad and wonderful all at the same time.
 
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