Following Corapi’s example, we announce a major change in our lives!!!
What? Too soon?
Following Corapi’s example, we announce a major change in our lives!!!
What? Too soon?
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June 21, 2011 at 5:24 pm
Definitely funny stuff. I am no fan of Corapi's but the attacks he's been getting from Shea make me think that his canonization could be just around the corner. http://marksheafatphony.blogspot.com/
June 21, 2011 at 6:03 pm
Funny! The Father Corapi situation really is too bad, I'll keep him in my prayers.
June 21, 2011 at 6:07 pm
Yeah, I get it, Patrick. You did a good job with that and I understand your message perfectly. I even agree with most of your objections. I'm not having a hard time with that and I do think your role in helping to guide the faithful when you see a problem is a noble one. I'm hung up on the "brother in Christ" part of this equation; as in, is this how we should handle disagreement with one. Is this how you would handle a major disagreement/disappointment with your own brother (public or not) or is there a better way to illuminate error and still leave the offender with a modicum of dignity in the eyes of your readers. Ah well, just thought I'd add my 2 to the kerfuffle. You're a good man and I just disagree about your method this time even though it was technically very well done. God bless you.
June 21, 2011 at 6:48 pm
I think most of Fr. Corapi's critics will readily acknowledge they have respect for him as a priest, and that he maintains that dignity even now.
The situation also seems to have died down in light of yesterday's podcast he gave. There's really nothing more to be said other than pray that he eventually makes the right decision.
June 21, 2011 at 7:36 pm
Melody,
I agree with you, and I am sure many others, do, too.
Humour is necessary to cut the edge of serious matters and help us to cope. And in the blog world, many times it does come across uncalled for. This is a question for all of us, how to use humor in charity. It's a newer consideration since blogging is also so new. But the charitable part is as old as time.
We all long to rest in the presence and Union of God. We are also called to re-create the Kingdom here on earth and spread the Light of Christ. I wonder if this kind of humor will be present at the Table of God in heaven?
Nonetheless, in my humanness I did really enjoy the video.
June 21, 2011 at 8:51 pm
Incisively funny take on a sad, sad situation.
I appreciate that — without commenting at all on Fr. Corapi's guilt or innocence regarding his accuser — you highlight the dissonant and fundamental self-regard at the heart of his response to the whole situation. Parts of Fr. Corapi's audio post, which this sends up, gave me the heebie-jeebies. I am praying that he may be granted peace, wisdom, and — in God's own time — justice.
June 21, 2011 at 8:54 pm
Hi-freakin-larious! Well done, Chihuahuas!
Poor BlackSheepDog… I do hope the whole mess can be resolved somehow. In the meantime, I think I'll stick with the German Shepherd.
June 21, 2011 at 11:42 pm
Hi! Just found your blog so I'm not 'leaving' any time soon. I like it – God's Chihuahuas. Since I'm a cat lover, I think I'll become God's Siamese. lol
June 22, 2011 at 1:09 am
The only thing terrible about this video was your Corapi impersonation…LOL!!!
This is great!!!
June 22, 2011 at 1:29 am
Judge much ??
June 22, 2011 at 2:00 am
I am still not sure what the problem is here . As I understand it Fr. Corapi has been accused of some misconduct and A) the all 'evidence ' of the allegation has not been made available to him and B) the identity of the accuser has not been disclosed to him. It would seem therefore ,exfacie to be a breach of natural justice on the part of the church authorities. I am decidedly not in favour of the civil law interfering in matters which are in the province of canon law but not being a canon lawyer I cannot be sure. However as a catholic I would be appalled if the bishop in this case had such power to simply suspend a priest indefinately without having the matter brought before a tribunal within a reasonable time, even the European convention of human rights demands such. Indeed justice demands that the priest in question has his day in court. He is entitled to justice and in any event isn't that what the catholic church stands for, charity and justice!
June 22, 2011 at 2:16 am
This puts it in perspective–it sounds just as ludicrous as what he's doing.
June 22, 2011 at 2:39 am
Melody, beautifully put.
Pat, Matt… please don't take this as an attack, but: I have to agree that this (post, theme) wasn't a good idea. I'm not at all saying that you're wrong on tactical points (i.e. that what Fr. Corapi is doing is clearly wrong, and that the defenses he's offered for doing them are weak and hollow-sounding); my concern is with the fact that this sort of lampoon has the effect of minimizing (if not neutralizing) any sympathetic reader's appreciation for Fr. Corapi's humanity. There's a man behind the indignation, outrage, reaction and defensiveness… and this sort of thing may make it much harder for him to come back, and to repent.
Let's assume, for the sake of argument (and you'd have strong reason for saying so), that Fr. Corapi's decision is a reaction based on wounded ego, inflamed pride, a lack of humility, a lack of faith in Divine providence, and a host of other spiritual ills. Can't you see that this sort of (I really don't mean this as a pun) "dog-pile" mockery would only serve to take a man with a wounded ego and wound it still more? I know of many proud people who came to repentance because of a loving, respectful and firm challenge of wrongdoing while affirming the dignity and worth of the person doing the wrong (I'm one of those who did, in fact). I know of no one who was ever mocked (especially before a large audience) into repentance. Do you?
The only way I can make sense of this post (and similar ones by assorted people) is that you, at least at some level, have despaired of Fr. Corapi ever coming back to his senses. Do you see what I mean… and why this worries me?
June 22, 2011 at 2:43 am
Great, really helpful. Still can't accept what happened to Fr. Corapi….
June 22, 2011 at 2:53 am
Black sheep dogs? Chihuahuas? I still have to go with God's rottweiler- B16!
June 22, 2011 at 3:39 am
Your announcement brought tears to my eyes… I haven't laughed so hard in ages. Thanks for shining a light on the hypocracy that is the black sheep dog.
June 22, 2011 at 11:21 am
Your announcement brings mixed feelings to the persons who are deeply involved in charismatic prayers. It is very sad that although the priests take vows of obedience to his superiors – practically they in real life (most of them) actually do not follow this and only like to bring rift. Why dont you work for Mother Theresa's mission if u r really God fearing??? or …..
June 22, 2011 at 3:02 pm
What sad times we're living in, especially when garbage like this passes as humor. this is ugly and has NOTHING to do with basic Christian Charity. He is a brother in Christ, and has done great good for the Church. If he is in spiritual danger, help him–don't mock and ridicule him. Dear Lord, no wonder vocations are as scarce as hen's teeth! With the possibility of being falsely accused and no real hope of resolution looming around the corner; don't tell me you haven't heard of Fr. MacRae, Fr. Haley, Fr. Altier and myriad others it seems. We don't know the story yet but it will come out. That this priest is possibly (possibly!) a brother fallen from grace and found the cross too great to bear is sad; that we just can't wait to drive the nails in and flay his hide is infinitely sadder still; friendly fire indeed; it sickens me. The snarky, gratuitous shots have got to stop. I would direct you to the words of the good Bishop Gracida at Abyssum and an excellent post with links at Sancte Pater for a good education. I once had great respect for the writings of Pat Archbold, held on to a thread of respect for Mark Shea, and the little I knew about Elizabeth Scalia was positive, but the venomous fangs, calumny and rage in rash judgment with NO regard for justice that I've seen on their websites this week has left me thoroughly sickened; the Catholic blogosphere is toxic. (Pat’s snide, pedantic response to Anonymous’ substantive posting was emblematic). Talk about a time of need for fasting and sackcloth…everyone who's laughed at this should be ashamed, and remember the sniping in Confession. PRAY for our priests (and former priests!); use your mouths in Charity (read the Epistles of James today!); and realize that there is a point at which only Christ Himself could put up with this stiff-necked people.
June 22, 2011 at 3:03 pm
I think you guys should continue this as a constant and irritating rebuttal to all of Fr. Corapi's new stuff. Every time he throws out a load of b.s., show it for what it is.
June 22, 2011 at 3:36 pm
Patty,
I am hurt by your critique of my Corpai impression. I thought had a few moments there….
Alas, alack…