Father Corapi Update

by margo

One of our readers sent me a very sad and disturbing Father Corapi update.  After reading over the material, I then went to Father Corapi’s website and found his statement regarding a recent accusation by one of his former employees.  As I read his words, I realized that, sadly, none of this really comes as a surprise.  I’ve had this weird feeling over the last year or so that he will soon be the victim of some sort of attack.  I’ll explain in a bit, but for now, please read Father Corapi’s statement below.

Father Corapi Update from His Website

On Ash Wednesday I learned that a former employee sent a three-page letter to several bishops accusing me of everything from drug addiction to multiple sexual exploits with her and several other adult women. There seems to no longer be the need for a complaint to be deemed “credible” in order for Church authorities to pull the trigger on the Church’s procedure, which was in recent years crafted to respond to cases of the sexual abuse of minors. I am not accused of that, but it seems, once again, that they now don’t have to deem the complaint to be credible or not, and it is being applied broadly to respond to all complaints. I have been placed on “administrative leave” as the result of this.

I’ll certainly cooperate with the process, but personally believe that it is seriously flawed, and is tantamount to treating the priest as guilty “just in case”, then through the process determining if he is innocent. The resultant damage to the accused is immediate, irreparable, and serious, especially for someone like myself, since I am so well known. I am not alone in this assessment, as multiple canon lawyers and civil and criminal attorneys have stated publicly that the procedure does grave damage to the accused from the outset, regardless of rhetoric denying this, and has little regard for any form of meaningful due process.

All of the allegations in the complaint are false, and I ask you to pray for all concerned.

Father Corapi Update Not a Surprise

This Father Corapi update comes as no surprise to me.  In fact, I’ve been bracing myself for the day when he would become one of the victims he speaks about in his lectures.  I guess that day has finally come.

About a month ago I wrote a post called Pray for Priests.  At the end of the post I wrote “to be continued..” because I had planned on doing a follow-up, knowing full well that I hadn’t covered nearly enough in that single entry.  But when something like this happens it’s practically follow-up in itself.  I mean, what more can I say?  Father Corapi has become a victim of the very thing he preaches about and against.  I’m sure the Devil has had him targeted all along, and what better way to take him down than through a sexual abuse charge.  Does that surprise you?  Not me.

Father Corapi Update and the Devil

Father Corapi was giving a talk once and he said that without priests there would be no Eucharist.  Well, it wasn’t that simplified.  He said much more than that and in a much clearer, better way than I just did.  But his point was that the goal of the Devil is to take down the Church because without the Church there is no Eucharist, and the Eucharist is Christ.  What better way to destroy the Church than to destroy the priests?

Obviously none of us know the details of this accusation or the underlying objective/reasoning that caused the woman to write such a letter.  Disgruntled, angry ex-employee who got fired?  Maybe.  Someone wanting to hop on the priest scandal bandwagon and make a little money for her alleged pain and suffering?  Possibly.  Or perhaps an attention-starved loner who knows about Father Corapi’s wild past and decides to milk it for all it’s worth and spin it into a present-day scandal drama.  We may never know.  But what we do know is that she is accusing him of “drug addiction and multiple sexual exploits with her and several other adult women.”  Oh really?  Interesting, seeing as Father Corapi, the high-profile figure that he is, preaches right out there in the open, all over the world against these very things and uses his own decadent past as an example.  Maybe the part about “multiple sexual encounters” will be the real zinger where her credibility will be shot.

Who knows.  All I know is that the Devil is perfectly capable of weaving his lies and deceit through any one of us who is not living in a state of grace, praying continuously and invoking the aid of Our Lady for protection against evil.  It isn’t my place to attack this woman or accuse her of lying.  But it most certainly is my place to defend Father Corapi’s honor and stand with him (in a manner of speaking) as he deals with this blow to his character and his position within the Church.

Please pray for Father John Corapi and all priests and lay people involved in this situation, and please ask Our Lady for her intercession as well.  Please pray for the light of truth to be shed on this matter and for lessons to be learned so that the greater good can still shine through, as it always does in the end.

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

{ 88 comments }

terra moody March 21, 2011 at 2:23 pm

Thank you for this article. I love Fr. Corapi and was sad that they took him off EWTN this week. I am praying for this to be over soon. Interesting it happened on Ash Wed. Satan feels attention starved this time of year.

Kelly March 21, 2011 at 8:18 pm

I appreciate your post. I feel the same. There are other blogs promoting a “wait and see” sort of tiptoeing approach and also insinuating that any of us that want to openly support Fr. Corapi are “hero worshippers.” Feh! What I have heard and seen of Fr. C. do not leave room for such actions for which he stands accused. I am going to try and put up a spot on my blog dedicated to prayer for him.

Blessings and Peace. +JMJ+

Not Surprised March 21, 2011 at 8:19 pm

OR…he’s guilty. Believe it or not, popular priests have done bad things and been caught doing them. It’s amazing how people are ready to call the BISHOPS of the Catholic Church the devil’s accomplices. Good grief…aren’t you afraid of suggesting such a thing?

Aleeta March 21, 2011 at 9:23 pm

Thank you for your reasoned response to this….I was saddened to learn of this allegation against Fr. Corapi and equally saddened that EWTN, and apparently Relevant Radio too, have pulled back airing any of his programs. Let us all keep him in our prayers.

Selín - El Salvador March 22, 2011 at 1:21 am

Mmmmmmmm … Forces that are under the dominion of the enemy, armies of darkness don’t rest in their fight against the Light of Truth, Jesus, Our Savior. St. Peter says (warns us) in 1 Peter 5:8 “Be sober and vigilant …. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion looking for (someone) to devour.”

I met Father Corapi through YouTube. I just watched for the “umpteenth” time his testimony of conversion (again loomed tears to my eyes.) I have also seen his homily in which he talks about the sexual scandals on the Church (he mentioned that the enemy wants to attack priests and Church in general).
Father Corapi knows the darkness and he knows how do they act. And Devil dislikes (gets very upset) when one who has (have) been a soldier of him now is serving the Light of Christ. He uses every way to “shut up” those who discover him to others.

So, as Peter remembers us: WE HAVE TO BE SOBER AND VIGILANT!!!…. And, we (singles, adults, young, married, women, men, elders, divorced, everybody… we have to pray every time for our Church!!! (I heard that we, lay people, have to adopt some fathers and pray for them every time).

By the way, have you ever thought that what happen at your house, those strange “things”, maybe have relation with this kind of issues? But cheer up! Don’t be afraid!! God says in Luke 10.19, “Look, I have given you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and NOTHING CAN HURT YOU!!!

Peace be with you!!!

Kelly March 22, 2011 at 3:28 am

@Not Surprised
It’s the “zero tolerance” policy that is being criticized. And the “plenty of tolerance” policy for the persecution and jailing of the priests that are innocent. IF Father Corapi is guilty, then he should receive the consequences. BUT if he is not, then guess what? He’s going to receive the consequences anyway. I think that is far more alarming than calling out the bishops on their policy.

Nanette March 27, 2011 at 6:45 am

How very sad. The devil is out to destroy what is special to God. Working for the Catholic Church, I know first-hand the damage done to a priest who is accused of inappropriate behavior. It not only destroys the priest, but his family and the confidence of parishioners. Yes, we must pray for Fr Corapi and all priests.

ed March 28, 2011 at 4:31 pm

I just pray for justice. I love Father but I also respect the church etwn and relevant radio. This is how you know the just. Peter and Paul went to prison also under false pretence. Lord have mercy on the innocent.

Dot March 29, 2011 at 9:38 pm

I remember Father talking about when he went to confession for the first time I believe in 20 some years. He told the priest that he was called to be a priest also. The priest told him that he could not be a priest because the devil would use his past against him. These recent events brought this warning from this elderly priest to my mind. Poor Father Corapi…..I refuse to believe the stuff that has happened…..I truly think he is innocent!!!! But if he has fallen….we must lift him up and dust him off…..for we are all sinners…..Remember what father said “it’s not over till the fat lady sings”…..Love you Father Corapi

kathleen April 10, 2011 at 4:11 am

Dear Fr. Corapi,

Jesus loves you, I love you, and everyone else who loves you already know the truth!
You will get through this and then as the truth comes out, those who love you, will stand guilt free for supporting you in all that you say and do. The Holy Trinity will carry you to the moment of your righteousness. Amen.

God Bless You!
Your friend in Jesus,
-Kathleen and family-

Tommy April 10, 2011 at 4:14 am

Father Corapi

Thank you for my conversion, through you, in Jesus. I love you. And I pray for you always.

Your friend,
Tommy

Justin April 10, 2011 at 4:16 am

Dear Father Corapi,

Thank you for always loving god and giving yourself to him. Thank you for being as strong as you are and leading the way for so many people who aren’t strong enough to do this by themselves. You are a very powerful leader for our church and a very powerful leader to me. I pray that nothing comes of all the horrible works the devil has in store for you. And I hope that after you are found innocent, the accuser can quickly be forgotten, as I wish no light to be shed on the workings of Satan. I love you and trust in the lord, and the people he appoints to be his voice, your loving son,

Justin

Estrella V.Padilla April 10, 2011 at 6:14 pm

Dear Father Corapi,
I have not met you in person but I saw you on ewtn and youtube. I have been listening to you
for this past 3 years and I admire you , speaking the Truth. This Morning’s mass I asked the Blessed Mother to help you and to set you free because these allegations are all false.You have always say ,” your mama wears combat boots “, so Father, fight on. I will pray the rosary everyday and offer sacrifices for you. Defeat satan and you will. And I will see you again and hear your powerful voice on tv,speaking about THE WORD.
In the name of Jesus, Mary and Joseph,
Estrella

Patricia April 12, 2011 at 12:24 am

Dear Father,

I believe in you. My mother and I so looked forward to your televised programs on EWTN. Your goodness and spiritually touched my very soul with much needed HOPE, ENCOURAGEMENT and FAITH. As a young cancer survivor and not in good health, I need you…we need you. Shame on EWTN to break my spirit. I will not be watching your programming any more!

Kathleen April 12, 2011 at 12:28 am

Dear Father Corapi,
Please know that my Bible Study class has been praying for you. You have deepened our faith and knowledgevery much as we have listened to your lessons and lectures over the past three years. I am sorry you have to endure the accusations, but if anyone can rise above such a thing, I think it would be you. Your grateful students do not doubt you one iota.
Hope you can enjoy a little fishing while you wait! Thank you, Kathy

Patricia April 12, 2011 at 7:47 am

Dearest Father,

In my writings listed about with the signage Patricia, I believe and pray for you daily. So there is no misunderstanding, I will never watch EWTN again for the treatment of you. Gods peace be with you always. I will truly miss you….

Mary Ann April 13, 2011 at 7:38 pm

Fr. Corapi brought me back to saying the rosary. I also love the month of October. Not realizing it but I chose October for my wedding date. Once I heard Fr. Corapi speak about the rosary, I felt a strong need to pray the rosary daily. I went to Fatima and felt peace there and want to go back again. Please pray for father, he has taught me so much and he is a disciple of Christ. Bring him peace and happiness again. May Christ bring you peace again. May He keep you safe and strong. God bless you.

mema April 14, 2011 at 8:57 am

Dear Father,
I am leaving my mind open and my heart filled because of Trust in our Father. It’s clear the dark one is at work here. Whether Satan has caused mahem from actions caused by your accusor or you….he’s still at work tempting and poisoning whatever/whoever are soldiers of our Christ. Yes, Momma wears combat boots. She brought you out of hell to Christ before and she will do it again! For you, for us, and for her son. No matter how this non crime turns out, forgivness is how we know Christ taught us. We trust in HIM!
You will get up, stand up, and continue to do the work you were called to do. I trust in Christ and you are called to be one of his soldiers who have reached SO many out there. You are put to the test (again)…..I trust you will keep putting one foot in front of the other, one day at a time, and Christ will hold you up.
Trust in this suffering, for our Father will bring you back to us…..at least I trust, if it is His will. God be with you and your accusor. I don’t know about anyone else; but whoever is the sinner…personally I forgive it all. Christ taught me that. Get on with it and move forward with an even greater understanding that will come from what we all learn here. We will be patient, respectful, forgiving, and move on as you have taught us in following our Father……..Thank You and may the Spirit of Christ fill your heart and soul…Happy Easter!!!

Mary April 27, 2011 at 9:50 am

Father Corapi has done so much for me. i LOVE him and miss him. i watchEWTN all the time hoping he would be on and now there is a void. some things “you just know” and i know he is innocent. we all do. The devil is trying to destroy him and it will never happen. Fr. Corapi knows this and will handle it.

that was a great article. thank you.

April April 27, 2011 at 9:54 am

please don’t say you will never watch EWTN just because some network person yanked Fr Corapi off the air. We all need the teachings EWTN gives us in other programs and you know Fr Corapi would say the same thing. continue to watch the other programs, pray for him and he’ll be back!!

Becky April 28, 2011 at 7:37 pm

Dear Father Corapi,

Your in my prayers…stay strong!

God Bless You

Dan Kinsman April 28, 2011 at 9:40 pm

If all Catholics would pick up their Rosary and ask Mary to pray to Jesus and God the Father that this Satanic attack to Fr. Corpi be bound in Jesus name and healed it would be over.

Dan April 28, 2011 at 9:42 pm

Mary was given the power by God to crush the head of Satan. Catholics need to get back to the Rosary. It will destroy the attacks of Satan. Bring back the Rosary. Satan hates the Rosary because he knows God gave Mary the power to crush his head.

Tammy April 30, 2011 at 4:57 pm

I found something of interest that some of you may want to google and read. (Updated Statement by SOLT Regional Priest Servant on Father Corapi
),…. Please read the post made on April 26th by Comment by mdstanzel on April 26, 2011 8:30 am

Arden Muller May 2, 2011 at 5:03 am

As soon as I heard about this situation I felt that it was someone who wanted attention from Fr. Corapi, money, or what ever else they could milk him for and destroy him in the process. What I hate the most is that this is dragging on and on and should be put to rest. I don;’t just believe in Fr. Corapi but I feel very strongly about his innocence because of his past. Anyone who has been and recovered from what he has gone through is not likely to let it slip and happen again. I not only say that because I believe in him or because I am a woman I was in law enforcement for several years and I have seen and heard of this happening so many times. I will continue to pray for him and hope that this will be resolved soon so he can return to us.

John May 11, 2011 at 12:44 am

It’s hard to believe that Fr.Corapi is guilty of what he is accused. As a non-Catholic, he strikes me as a straight forward honourable man. To me, one of the worst sins is ‘bearing false witness….’ May the truth soon come out.

Raymond Le Du May 12, 2011 at 12:05 am

Dear Father Corapi, I hope that very soon all will be cleared up. You are and have been a great inspiration to me and I’m sure to countless others. I don’t doubt that you will remain strong under these attacks. Thank you for your leadership, which is greatly appreciated and much needed in today’s very secular world. I know Our Blessed Mother is watching over you. Your friend in Christ, Ray

Bobby May 12, 2011 at 3:57 pm

I too have a decadent past. Over the years I have overcome all of it but the newspapers remind me of so many people who need the help of people like Fr. Corapi. My wife and I saw him at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ recently. I started watching Fr. Corapi on EWTN with my wife and was in awe of his powerful presence. He said he says all those prayers daily. Well I have begun to say 400 of “Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us who have recourse to thee”. I also say 100 of “My Jesus mercy.” I’ve been saying the Rosary daily for the last 4 years. It started as a Lenten only prayer but because of how it makes me feel I’ve continued to say it daily. COME ON BISHOPS GET ON THE STICK AND GET THIS WONDERFUL PRIEST BACK ON THE PULPIT. DO NOT PUT HIM IN THE FILES ALONG WITH THE OTHER ONES WHO HAVE DISGRACED THEMSELVES. WE DO PRAY FOR THEM ALSO BUT FR JOHN C OF ALBANY,NY DOES NOT DESERVE THIS TREATMENT. GOD BLESS YOU PADRE. ALWAYS IN MY WIFES AND MY PRAYERS.

Viola J Gallegos May 13, 2011 at 3:28 pm

The Father Corapi that I have come to know over the last few years; I’m sure was expecting such an attack; I however didn’t and am deeply sadden by this evil deed, as it demonstates the craftiness of satan (intentionally lower case)for his lowlyness. I am convinced however it will only serve not only to make Father stronger but, his ministry stronger. Please ask Father Corapi to take good care of himself, eat right, exercise (I know he is praying) and get alot of rest. We need you Father Corapi ,The Good Shepard needs you and yourHELP to gather the multitudes of straying sheep. This trial will pass; you know the REAL battle has already been won. KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE PRIZE!!!!! vjg

michelle May 20, 2011 at 7:19 pm

FATHER CORAPI, I HAVE NOTHING BUT THE UTMOST RESPECT FOR YOU AND ALL YOU DO FOR GODS PEOPLE. THIS IS JUST ANOTHER ONE OF THOSE ATTACKS FROM THE EVIL ONE. GOD ALWAYS REVEALS THE TRUTH, IN HIS TIME. WE ALL MUST PRAY FOR THE PEOPLE THAT ARE BEING USED BY THE EVIL ONE TO DO HIS WILL , THEY ARE LOST. GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP DOING GODS WORK NO MATTER WHAT, HE LOVES YOU AND HE WILL WORK IT ALL OUT. MICHELLE

LINDA May 25, 2011 at 9:59 pm

I cannot believe you, Fr Corapi are not back on the air by now. I read tv schedule for May 22, and you were back on at noon! Guess our paper had a misp-rint because you were not!! I taped you one evening when I couldn’t watch. After I watched, I taped every time you were on. I am so HAPPY I did because Until you are back on–I can watch and listen to you. I know you will stay strong, I need to stay strong by praying to our Mother an her Son by listening to you speak!!! Thank You!!!

Diana Lyn May 27, 2011 at 1:22 am

Originally Posted By Diana LynnHi Father,
Just checking up on you. You will be cleared no matter how long it takes. This has to be so difficult for you. Don’t give up because there are so many of us that are behind you. You are constantly in my prayers and daily Communion. The sun always shines after a storm.
Smile, God loves you.
Diana

@Diana Lynn@Diana Lynn -

annonymous May 31, 2011 at 4:44 am

May Our Lady assist Father Corapi in dealing with this bullshit.
sorry I am cursing, but It boils my blood and I am willing to stand and say bead for bead for Father Corapi and all priests to constantly be in the will or our Father and bring Jesus to us.
God Bless you for submitting this.
Mary, visit your priests.
Mary, visit the sinners.
Mary, expose lies and lift up the truth.

Chris June 14, 2011 at 9:25 am

I like what you wrote. I don’t believe for one minute Father did anything wrong. I have been and will continue to pray for him.

William Alwine June 14, 2011 at 9:56 am

I am a Christian (not catholic) who often listened to Father Corapi. He was a voice from a
different point of view church-wise but who solidly presented the saving power of Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit. He also preached in a way that gave practical force to the Bible
message. Let us all pray that this cloud be lifted from Father Corapi and that he is given a
greater ministry than that he already had.

herman June 15, 2011 at 8:30 am

Dear Fellow Believers,

Ephesians 6 says our battle is SPIRITUAL primarily. The forces of DARKNESS
HATE anyone who stands up for Biblical Truth! Our weapons in this battle must also
be spiritual. We must Pray, Study God’s WORD, and FAST so that we can have the
Spirit of Christ dwelling in us. We must have the FAITH connection RENEWED
daily.

Who do you think Satan and his minions seek to devour? Folks, we are entering the
very days spoken of in Revelations. When, if it were possible, all mankind would
be deceived and wiped out! We ALL face the wiles of the devil everyday.

Brothers and sisters, encourage everyone you know to PRAY FERVENTLY for
those under-Shepherds of Jesus Christ, the Priests,Bishops,Cardinals, the Pope,
the Nuns,etc. They NEED us to do this.

By ourselves, we can do only a little. BUT TOGETHER our Prayers will MAKE
a Difference! Remember, Jesus asked. When He returns,will He FIND FAITH?
Let’s STIR UP each others FAITH, and each do our job! The Church, our families
AND all of mankind will be blessed for it!

herman June 15, 2011 at 8:37 am

Dear Fellow Believers,
Father Corapi ministry has been instrumental in leading my wife and I back to
a strong walk with the LORD. We pray fervently he will come back stronger than ever,and that he will return to EWTN, radio, and speaking tours. His voice of Truth is so much needed by the Church to inspire us all to a strong walk of faith.

Mary June 15, 2011 at 6:30 pm

God bless you, Father Corapi. You are a real priest and a real man. I have watched you for over 5 years (and listened to your CD’s). I couldn’t believe how courageous you were to speak the truth about your past, the present and our future. Through your brilliant and powerful delivery my holiness began to grow. I watched and listened carefully — and began to fear you were disturbing the evil forces but I believed our prayers for you would keep you safe. During this time it became necessary for me to care for my adult son, a 100% disabled veteran with PTSD. He had little interest in anything but it gave him hope to share time watching and listening to you with me. He loved you as much as I did, and that made me very happy. He faced his death during your Ash Wednesday crisis. When I needed your blessings more than ever in my life, you had been taken away, too. Because of you, I pray the Rosary every day. And, the Jewish lady who lives next door says it with me. We will be your armour. We will see you again, even stronger. His name was Matthew John. His birthday was the same as yours, May 20th.

Andrew June 17, 2011 at 4:46 am

Fr. Corapi will have “a very important announcement” to make this weekend! Check it out on his Facebook page, You-Tube, and email. I hope the dark cloud has been lifted. After all, he did say: “I am not extinguished!”

tobin June 18, 2011 at 2:51 am

you can follow “mr.” corapi here now. still faithful just one less good priest in the world.

http://theblacksheepdog.us/

Vic June 20, 2011 at 2:08 am

My money man told me to keep an eye on where the money flows. If ya can’t figure it out watch the money. Where it ends up, there is the answer.

Penny June 20, 2011 at 11:59 am

Father Corapi brought a lot of people back to the church and yes his messages did hurt because they were direct and this resulted in more conversions. The devil could not take that and hence he set up a plot and appears to have won… but he has not… As Catholics we should be all the more united, and pray extensively for Fr. Corapi (who will always be a priest to me) and for more sheep to come back to the flock. “Holy Mary Mother of God Pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.”

Jill June 21, 2011 at 10:50 am

For many years, I too have watched Fr Corapi and loved his testimony for the faith. God gave him the ability to give such powerful witness for the good of the Church. But I am disappointed that he has just announced today, although unofficially, to leave the priesthood because of the Church’s suspension of his priestly duties. So many saints have had to weather this injustice. But they gave the most powerful witness of all by being obedient. How do you know a saint? Obedience and humility. It is the fastest way to heaven. Did not Padre Pio do the same thing? I hope and pray that his director, Fr. Sheehan, can talk to him and convince him to do the same. I will be praying.

Phil Van Treese June 21, 2011 at 4:56 pm

I have always loved Fr. Corapi and his “no nonsense” approach to teaching the Catholic Faith. I am sad to hear of these accusations, which I do not believe are true. I hope he stands up and fights these charges like he does everything else—-head on!!! I would love to stand with him in this if I could, side by side!! I hope he takes on his accusers and destroys their “credibility” to show that he was/is innocent of these malicious charges. I hope he doesn’t leave the priesthood because he’s among the best of the best as far as I am concerned. I wouldn’t want to stand in front of God when I die to explain why I falsely accused a priest of something he didn’t do!!! God bless Fr. Corapi and I will be saying the Rosary for him until this is over and he’s exonerated.

Glynn June 21, 2011 at 11:46 pm

I seem to recall a comment Corapi made once in a televised talk (I think on EWTN), where he mentioned that it was difficult for him to respond to the woman in the pew who, he thought, had a crush on him. I remember thinking how odd that he would even be thinking this, much less saying it in a talk. Didn’t he realize that it could very well have been his imagination…she was perhaps just a nice lady who was being friendly to him and to others at the parish. Some of these priests don’t think….they really need to start, and start praying too. And yes, Corapi is careful with his words. What he does NOT say is often more important than what he DOES say.

John Siple June 22, 2011 at 2:34 am

Fr. Corapi/St. John of the Cross. ” I found a similitude. Hold your eager desire to know or crow about this very telling exception to righteous authority. John of the Cross was taken prisoner by jealous maybe seniors of vying Provinces in Spain.
He was damn well done for, when he planned his escape by, of all things…
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John Siple unscrewing the lock fastener & at night in stillness, darkness, forced the lock, jumping down to a wall, then into the cloister of nuns, then freedom to a hospital who secretly nursed him well. He was 5’11″.
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John Siple He always rightly preached of the wonderous ways of trusting Providence in spite of the crosses in life, until he had to escape the nonsense of his captivity. Now compare that with what Corapi has done!

Jean Neubauer June 23, 2011 at 10:54 am

Dear Father Corapi,
I am very sorry for what has happened to you and you are in my prayers all throughout the day. Please accept what I have to say as only my beliefs and ones that you have taught me. You knew our faith better than anyone else and taught it better than anyone else since Archbishop Sheen. The accusations are terrible and are a tremendous CROSS for you. I am concerned that your remedy for dealing with them is not God’s will but your will, I will explain – you were rejected by your father at the age of 12 years old, and as you grew it was obvious that you had to be top in what you did – wrestling, your time in the service proving to yourself and others that you could survive extreme circumstances – then it was top salesman in California and that was the beginning of the end of your success, after a horrible time of recovery you decided to be a priest and you went all the way to the top again and received a wonderful education the rest is history – you became an outstanding priest and speaker to many people – in audiences and on TV. Do not let this be the end of God’s calling for you, do not let your pride or your need to always be on top to guide you in the direction now(remember Father that need comes from the early rejection you felt from your Father and it is not needed anymore ). Please remember God’s love for you and TRUST GOD in your decisions for the future. Take your time and feel the pain without jumping into something that is an immediate fix. Love and prayers always, Jean

Doug June 23, 2011 at 10:16 pm

Accusations are false… how often have we heard that statement only to have the truth prove that statement wrong. Why hold yourself to such a high standard that is impossible to live up to! All you stone throwers in glass houses should just get lives and let people be people with all their flaws. Corapi and the rest if his ilk just need to live and enjoy life and quit with the greater than thou and devil made me do it mentality…. When you can describe the Church as right wing and be right then Rome has gone to far! And all those Saints had other sides too. Got to give it up and embrace all – no one has the answers or is right!

lisa adams June 24, 2011 at 4:33 pm

Dear Fr. Corapi,

Please help me to understand why you seem more business like than holy. It seems to me that you may be more concerned with the material and the worldly things. Remember St. Peter and St. Paul, not to mention our Savior, Jesus Christ. They were persecuted to the end result of death, and they never turned their back on, or abandoned Truth, The Church. You are being tested, and you are being persecuted. Please show us how not to fold, and give in to satan. Your actions must be quite pleasing to the enemy of our souls. Please seek first the Kingdom of God. You have been given so many special graces and we need you as a priest, please do not abandon us. If you leave your priesthood and the The Church, I cannot any longer support you, for I follow no man, but Jesus Christ, and HIS Church.
In 2 Hearts,
Lisa Adams

Jan June 25, 2011 at 6:00 am

Dear Fr. Corapi,
You have been such an inspiration to so many people and brought many back into our wonderful catholic church. Please be patient and do not leave the priesthood. This is exactly what the devil wants. You must have these trials for a very special reason, probably sainthood.Remember St.Padre Pio and so many other saints sufferings. I believe as so many do that you are completely innocent and it will be a shame for you to leave your calling.Please be as patient as it takes. My rosaries and prayers are with you always. May God bless and keep you.
With a sincere heart,
Jan

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