tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057482344224014823.post4657515010701461443..comments2023-11-05T03:23:00.852-05:00Comments on Shadows of Augustine: Corapi in CincyKurt Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14114016986246591892noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057482344224014823.post-77809965683036350722016-02-27T20:59:57.961-05:002016-02-27T20:59:57.961-05:00God bless you Father CorapiGod bless you Father Corapimiguelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16434618592914078549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057482344224014823.post-8645454582666474772014-02-28T09:05:53.860-05:002014-02-28T09:05:53.860-05:00I met with Fr. Corapi back around 1992 in Amherst,...I met with Fr. Corapi back around 1992 in Amherst, Ohio. At that time he was a humble and wise priest. He was sincere in what he had to say and after talking for about an hour, he stood behind me, with his hands extended over my head and he prayed for me. I walked out feeling a deep spiritual elevation and gratefulness for what he had to say. <br />And now, all I can say is that I hope he is not as lost as so many say he is. I don't know about his guilt or innocence, but I do know that the truths that he spoke back in those years were strong and they still are, regardless of what has happened to him. I can only walk away praying for him. PaulPaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03457420029720334564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057482344224014823.post-63809955178041781912013-08-17T18:31:47.545-04:002013-08-17T18:31:47.545-04:00Yep, gotta love "The Remnant". Chris Fe...Yep, gotta love "The Remnant". Chris Ferrara bashes everyone from EWTN to Catholic Answers saying not much good about either, and pretty much inferring they are all in it for the "fame, glory, and money". Then try and sign up to read an article in depth and guess what? They charge you. Can't read anything for free. Can anyone say hypocrite?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057482344224014823.post-31323459647983207452013-06-29T13:56:40.566-04:002013-06-29T13:56:40.566-04:00Good instincts, Kurt. Here's an absolute must-...Good instincts, Kurt. Here's an absolute must-read on the fall of Fr. Corapi: <br /><br />http://www.remnantnewspaper.com/Archives/2011-0715-ferrara-ewtn-corapi.htmAlphonsus Jr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07979620591831858572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057482344224014823.post-12901587467623120982013-02-13T13:07:40.574-05:002013-02-13T13:07:40.574-05:00The impressions you felt upon seeing John Corapi a...The impressions you felt upon seeing John Corapi are the same impressions I felt upon seeing him way back in 2001. I was shocked because all I could think was that the man was a charlatan. Only myself and one other person there (who I didn't know before the event) thought this. Everyone else idolized him. I came to the conclusion that the man was a charlatan from DAY ONE, and that he was perceptive enough to realize that there was a great need for traditional leadership in the Church. He took full advantage of that until, in his own words, "the cat (was) out of the bag".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057482344224014823.post-65194216980963121462011-07-26T14:22:08.569-04:002011-07-26T14:22:08.569-04:00AMEN! I'm so glad to read this because you ref...AMEN! I'm so glad to read this because you reflect exactly the same sentiments--this is exactly the way my husband and I felt but not in Cinccy, when we saw Fr. Corapi in New Jersey this past year. Same exact thing occurred; however, it was supposed to be about Spiritual Warfare, and I am not exaggerating when I say he hardly touched on the topic. E.g., he literally only mentioned the rosary in passing and little else on the faith--and it was about 5 hours of conference. We were stunned. this was before the controversy broke but we almost saw it coming. We heard about his ranch, about his car, motorcycle, gun, vacations. About going undercover for the FBI, how he pulled a gun on a what turned about to be a reporter taking picture, about his hunting, and tons about his personal trainer who he called Xena the warrior. It was no surprised when he was talking about his upcoming biography that would be released--it felt like someone was trying to plug a book and make it sound exciting. He had absolutely nothing about his past. He said..well I'm sure you all know about that. It was disillusioning. It left us feeling sick. What's more...they had santa cruz media all over selling his stuff for $400-$600 and such little food to purchase that we wound up waiting two hours for a crummy little piece of pizza for $10 each (but we weren't there fore the food but it was just added to the ridiculousness of the day). The only time you could see him was to have gone the night before to a $1000 vip dinner. He was devoid of any faith empowering speech. What really floored us, was they had handed out cards to raise funds for a catholic radio stationin NJ and he announced "If any of you cut a check for $1 million, I will match it with a personal check for $1 million. I am not kidding. Try me, right now," he challenged. Huh? How did he get from the priest on EWTN who announced he didn't own anything and if anyone asked himi for the Bible in his hand, he'd gladly give it to them because that is what community is. to this? It was almost telling the the arena was where the NJ Devils play and there were signs everywhere reading "Devil's Army Rising." What a venue. Of course, it was the butt of jokes but boy now looking back, it almost seems prophetic. We left feeling saddened. IT was clear he had gone astray. I still wouldn't say those allegations are true but I do know this. He is not the man I can follow any longer. What he taught me on the faith years ago has made me wise enough to be able to discern that he is not following the path of Christ. Fr. Corapi was full of light and truth; blacksheepdog is not. How sad. If he turned around once, I pray God will guide him to do so agian. Until then, I no longer listen to him.ProudCatholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05304386216887981893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057482344224014823.post-19896659879845780052011-06-23T14:59:04.364-04:002011-06-23T14:59:04.364-04:00Interesting observations. My husband and I decide...Interesting observations. My husband and I decided against attending in Cinci last year after we spoke to the "promoter" who was hawking box seating w/ meet and greets w/ Fr. and/or private receptions w/ Fr. for a fee. THAT rock star Priest thing didn't feel quite right at all and we decided not to attend. <br /><br />Praying for Fr.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057482344224014823.post-58942302337765248292011-03-27T23:42:38.355-04:002011-03-27T23:42:38.355-04:00I know this is coming in late, I just found this b...I know this is coming in late, I just found this blog. I too was at the Cincinnati event and I immediately felt something was wrong when Father Corapi started. I too noticed the change in his looks and also I noted the way he acted during mass. I just felt in my heart something was wrong. It did not feel right to me. I am now scared of what is going to be revealed by his former employee. I pray he is innocent, but I did wonder why he was revealing all the details about his Harley motorcycle and etc.... something was not right that day... I totally agree, I felt it...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057482344224014823.post-35363952679847164662010-10-03T02:48:33.544-04:002010-10-03T02:48:33.544-04:00I'm assuming the money came from a medical mal...I'm assuming the money came from a medical malpractice suit where he was fraudulently diagnosed as needing a quad bi-pass. <br />Given that Father once was a million or billionaire before he was a priest- that he lost it all thru addictions- that God pulled him out of the sewer and called him to be a priest.. that he could have gone back to making money but chose God over cash- I'd prefer to believe that by giving himself to God and the Church, God has seen fit to restore his riches. I'm thrilled for him that he's able to enjoy life without money problems- I'm happy he's regained his health and made himself an example for all of us. If his worst sin is vanity for dying his beard (I prefer it gray) I can give him that, considering what he gives to the world in his lessons. Fr.Corapi continues to be an inspiration to me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057482344224014823.post-62547255850805921262010-07-23T11:49:45.684-04:002010-07-23T11:49:45.684-04:00Thanks for the comment, Lisa. It’s comforting to ...Thanks for the comment, Lisa. It’s comforting to know that I am not the only one that was troubled by what I say last Saturday. I don’t begrudge anybody the fruits of their labors, and I don’t want to jump to hasty conclusions, either. For all I know, Fr. Corapi might live out of a humble cell on his Montana property, with the rest devoted to Santa Cruz media and his dogs. And anybody who lives in Montana is going to need transportation in the form of a car, truck, or motorcycle. But we don’t need to know about it, because it doesn’t serve the purpose of promoting the gospel.<br /><br />As I thought about it this morning, the type that came to mind was King Hezekiah. 2 Kings 18:5 tells us that “Hezekiah trusted in the Lord, the God of Israel. There was no one like him among all the kings of Judah, either before him or after him.” And yet, near the end of his life, Hezekiah displeased God by showing off his treasures to visitors from Babylon. It wasn’t the treasures that displeased God. After all, God had blessed Hezekiah’s faithfulness. Rather, it was Hezekiah’s pride in those treasures that brought God’s wrath and, perhaps, led to the faithlessness of his son, Manasseh.<br /><br />I hate to think that, after all the good that he has done, Fr. Corapi might be faltering in the same way that Hezekiah did.Kurt Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114016986246591892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057482344224014823.post-62212722246732758662010-07-22T17:39:09.496-04:002010-07-22T17:39:09.496-04:00Yes! I felt exactly the same way! Left the Cin...Yes! I felt exactly the same way! Left the Cincy event with a very deflated feeling - something just wasn't right! I posted a comment about it on Catholic Answers Forums, indicating my deep concern (and may I add, NOT attacking Father or imputing any ulterior motives for his sudden change in appearance and presentation), but expressing my discomfort. I was supported by a few forum members but roundly chastized by others, especially one in particular who seemed to feel that I was out to undermine Father's credibility. What scares me is this: Father Corapi is a "big gun" - a major threat to the devil and his nefarious plans. So who would you think the devil would target first given the choice between Fr. Timid or Fr. Wavering down the street at St. Complacent's Church or this earthly counterpart of the Archangel Michael? No contest, right? I am frightened that fame and so much adulation is beginning to turn Fr.'s head. Please, we must all pray for him!!! Pray to God, to Jesus, to the Holy Virgin and to St. Michael that Father wakes up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com