New SOLT Statement re: Father Corapi

[DaveBj]

Hmm. This morning there was a “black sheep dog” page on Facebook. Now it’s gone…or at least I can’t get it on search function.

Ver-r-r-ry inter-r-resting.

 

[JVSantos]

Hmm. This morning there was a “black sheep dog” page on Facebook. Now it’s gone…or at least I can’t get it on search function.

Ver-r-r-ry inter-r-resting.

The BS-Dog is MIA/AWOL and don’t want to be found.

 

[Shoshana]

The BS-Dog is MIA/AWOL and don’t want to be found.

The account is still there…

 

[tm30]

My hope is that Father Corapi is going to announce that he will return to community and re-focus on the priesthood.

I think we would all rejoice if he did this, and he would receive untold support from those of who have been highly critical during this episode, and those who supported him in spite of the evidence.

 

[Dorothy]

Thank you. When Edward Peters said that it was wrong for Andrew Cuomo (NY’s governor) to live with his girlfriend, was he being uncharitable?

We need more of that kind of correction! People seem to forget that in scripture it says we are to “admonish the sinner”. As long as it is done in love, we needn’t let an angry response bother us.

 

[cecilia97]

My hope is that Father Corapi is going to announce that he will return to community and re-focus on the priesthood.

I think we would all rejoice if he did this, and he would receive untold support from those of who have been highly critical during this episode, and those who supported him in spite of the evidence.

What a unifying action that would be!

 

[jwinch2]

Thank you. When Edward Peters said that it was wrong for Andrew Cuomo (NY’s governor) to live with his girlfriend, was he being uncharitable?

Not to my opinion. I believe he was being honest and honesty is sometimes difficult.

 

[Shoshana]

My hope is that Father Corapi is going to announce that he will return to community and re-focus on the priesthood.

I think we would all rejoice if he did this, and he would receive untold support from those of who have been highly critical during this episode, and those who supported him in spite of the evidence.

 

[jwinch2]

We need more of that kind of correction! People seem to forget that in scripture it says we are to “admonish the sinner”. As long as it is done in love, we needn’t let an angry response bother us.

A little “tough love” now and then, while not always enjoyable, is good for the soul.

 

[valient_Lucy]

My hope is that Father Corapi is going to announce that he will return to community and re-focus on the priesthood.

I think we would all rejoice if he did this, and he would receive untold support from those of who have been highly critical during this episode, and those who supported him in spite of the evidence.

 

[JVSantos]

My hope is that Father Corapi is going to announce that he will return to community and re-focus on the priesthood.

I think we would all rejoice if he did this, and he would receive untold support from those of who have been highly critical during this episode, and those who supported him in spite of the evidence.

If this happens, I’ll be the first one to buy his cd’s and I even shave my hair bald like him.

 

[larsenl1]

Using Occam’s Razor, I still think it more likely that the Vit D deficiency was an excuse to use the artificial tanning rather than the reason for it… And I’d say that about/to anyone, not just Fr.

I was sucked in…

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.

Was I guilty of only hearing what I wanted to hear? Some of the comments on the thread make me wonder because I don’t remember him mentioning any woman other than his own mother and the Blessed Virgin and a woman in an airport that was angry at all priests because of the sexual abuse scandals.

I listened to his talks on the Lord’s Prayer and it changed how I prayed. I listened to his talks on the Rosary and I became more intent. I wanted to go into spiritual battle with the rosary in my hands.

I should have wondered why there was not a mass as part of the conference. I should have wondered why doctors at Mayo did not recommend simply taking Vitamin D. I should have wondered why he talked so much about his own safety and people constantly breaking into his home. Who are the people that wanted to kill him? Are there police reports from when his 2 dogs cornered a man in black in his kitchen? Etc.

I feel like Red Riding Hood.

 

[catharina]

It is their duty to the flock. they have been flooded with accusations that they have been acting wrongly in the case, primarily because Corapi apparently misrepresented their position in his statement that they suspended him “against their will and better judgement” on the orders of the bishop. They have now made it clear that this is not the case, and that they do not consider him fit for ministry, and stated clearly why they think this.

**It was necessary to publish these details because Corapi has been publicly denying them and disparaging the accuser. Too many of the flock were being misled with inaccurate information.

In spite of what has happened, they are still calling him not to resign, but to come home and live, heal, recover, and mend the wrongs that have been done. This is charity. It is not charity to withhold the Truth.**

Yes.
Indeed.

 

[catharina]

I was sucked in…

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.

Was I guilty of only hearing what I wanted to hear? Some of the comments on the thread make me wonder because I don’t remember him mentioning any woman other than his own mother and the Blessed Virgin and a woman in an airport that was angry at all priests because of the sexual abuse scandals.

I listened to his talks on the Lord’s Prayer and it changed how I prayed. I listened to his talks on the Rosary and I became more intent. I wanted to go into spiritual battle with the rosary in my hands.

I should have wondered why there was not a mass as part of the conference. I should have wondered why doctors at Mayo did not recommend simply taking Vitamin D. I should have wondered why he talked so much about his own safety and people constantly breaking into his home. Who are the people that wanted to kill him? Are there police reports from when his 2 dogs cornered a man in black in his kitchen? Etc.

I feel like Red Riding Hood.

I think it’s far better to be a bit naive
than to be obviously world-weary.

(Incidentally, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is alway spelled MASS,
with a capital M. It is the secular media who began that other spelling, “mass.”)

 

[Friar_David_O.Carm]

No. Opus Dei = personal prelature. It’s not a “society.” SSPX is not a Catholic society.

The priests who work within the personal prelature of Opus Dei are members of the Priestly Society of the Holy Cross, they are members of a society.

SSPX is a Catholic society. While it may have no “legitimate ministry” it is still Catholic.

 

[kitkatty]

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

Amen Lorrie! I have been thinking along these lines myself and you beat me to the post which is okay ecause you said it so well. Maybe along with the many other lessons in this sad situation, one thing we can learn is to appreciate our regular priests we see in our parishes, faults and all we have got to admire the ones who stick it out in faithfulness and loyalty to Our Lord and His Church.

 

[larsenl1]

I think it’s far better to be a bit naive
than to be obviously world-weary.

(Incidentally, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is alway spelled MASS,
with a capital M. It is the secular media who began that other spelling, “mass.”)

Thank you Catharina, I did not know that about the Mass. I am a convert from 2007 and still learning.

 

[valient_Lucy]

I was sucked in…

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.

Was I guilty of only hearing what I wanted to hear? Some of the comments on the thread make me wonder because I don’t remember him mentioning any woman other than his own mother and the Blessed Virgin and a woman in an airport that was angry at all priests because of the sexual abuse scandals.

I listened to his talks on the Lord’s Prayer and it changed how I prayed. I listened to his talks on the Rosary and I became more intent. I wanted to go into spiritual battle with the rosary in my hands.

I should have wondered why there was not a mass as part of the conference. I should have wondered why doctors at Mayo did not recommend simply taking Vitamin D. I should have wondered why he talked so much about his own safety and people constantly breaking into his home. Who are the people that wanted to kill him? Are there police reports from when his 2 dogs cornered a man in black in his kitchen? Etc.

I feel like Red Riding Hood.

Don’t be too hard on yourself.

 

[Marie5890]

In defense of priests/deacons preaching, most people in the pews know nothing about the Fr. Corapi situation. My parish has 2500 families and I’d bet no more than 100 of them know anything about this situation. While I don’t feel we should shy away from addressing scandals head on, I don’t see the need to draw attention to this one.
If a lot of people brought it up or asked questions I’d be more inclined to preach on it but since very few seem aware of it and its still such a murky strange situation I don’t see why I’d draw attention to it.

I agree too. Fr Corapi’s appeal has been to a limited segment of the Catholic population. Most don’t know who he is for the most part.

 

[larsenl1]

Don’t be too hard on yourself.

At least I can say that I was not quick to jump on the idolization band wagon. When I read his announcement on his website (way back during Lent) that he had been accused and his upcoming conference was canceled, my first reaction was, “If he is guilty, he needs my prayers, and if he is innocent, he needs my prayers.”