tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383701632927065467.post5803912989533006531..comments2023-08-21T03:51:17.425-06:00Comments on Enlightened Catholicism: More Fallout At EWTNcolkochhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03432916690101599393noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383701632927065467.post-53749232294912128942011-11-10T15:52:01.456-07:002011-11-10T15:52:01.456-07:00The catechism teaches that we are all tempted by t...The catechism teaches that we are all tempted by the world, the flesh and the devil. St. Augustine warned us that "each man walks with the chance of falling". We all need to remember that, pray that the works of darkness are exposed to the light of day, and to be delivered from evil. We can't afford to lose priests so the best response to those who have fallen is to get up, repent and return to their true calling with full trust in God's mercy.<br /><br />I would also add beware of Catholic celebrities whether priest, religious or laity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383701632927065467.post-37631137369526140812011-03-23T20:48:49.870-06:002011-03-23T20:48:49.870-06:00John, you are absolutely right in this assessment....John, you are absolutely right in this assessment. This pattern of blaming and hating Satan for the self chosen downfall of priests like Euteneur and perhaps Corapi seriously irritates me.<br /><br />It wouldn't be so irritating if the same brainless excuse was extended to clergy of the progressive side of things, but of course in those cases, it's never Satan. It's always prideful ego driven choice. Ahemmmm.colkochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03432916690101599393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383701632927065467.post-1342406632996085112011-03-22T12:53:47.836-06:002011-03-22T12:53:47.836-06:00Colleen: I think the emphasis on "Satan"...Colleen: I think the emphasis on "Satan" in the Corapi situation and other scenarios accomplishes a number of things. It shifts responsibility to an ephemeral evil deity instead of asking Catholics to enter into critical self-reflection. It serves as a rallying point of unity for fundamentalist Catholics - they can all hate the Devil who forced Father Corapi into sexual activity. Church leadership can dodge responsibility for dealing with these issues by calling for another round of spiritual warfare against the demonic. None of this is a proper response to the micro or macro situation. John ShusterJohn Shusterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05372762314771073362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383701632927065467.post-85605211588311728582011-03-22T00:00:13.112-06:002011-03-22T00:00:13.112-06:00Rob I have had my encounters with what I call dark...Rob I have had my encounters with what I call dark force energy. I do not give this energy the same kind of anthropomorphic ability others do. I never forget that Jesus treated this kind of thing as if it was mindless, undirected, and not very threatening. He was not particularly confrontational and acted as if He thought it was a big deal. He never fed the fear of others and it is fear on which this kind of thing feeds. People who want to make a war out of this are asking for far more trouble than they need.colkochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03432916690101599393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383701632927065467.post-90194945330247814262011-03-21T23:44:54.479-06:002011-03-21T23:44:54.479-06:00Hey Anonymous if you have a calling to be a priest...Hey Anonymous if you have a calling to be a priest, that call of God will give you the strength to follow Him no matter who opposses you or what obstacle may get in your way.<br /><br />Hey All, Fr Corapi has many times said he has many faults and to pray for him. He has also said that he has many people who dislike him and some have threatened his life. We don't really know what the allegations really say but I hope justice is served for both Fr Corapi and the lady who made the allegations.<br /><br />His spiritual warfare mentality comes from being engaged in that type of warfare. If you haven't lived through that you will never understand it. But we are never too far from the spiritual battle field. Just try to love God above all else and love your neighbor as yourself and see if you won't encounter a battle, and that battle does have a spiritual component whether you believe it or not...if you don't believe it you'll be shocked when you are faced with its reality.Rob from Harlem NYCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383701632927065467.post-60862463368862833472011-03-21T20:52:52.333-06:002011-03-21T20:52:52.333-06:00I'll pray for Fr. Corapi, one my favorite prea...I'll pray for Fr. Corapi, one my favorite preachers. Satan does try to get those who he knows is going to get in his way of deceiving the world. I used to want to be a priest, and I have stuggled with my parents be accepting that. You just have to trust in the lord, and he will bring you through it. Always place your trust in the Lord.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383701632927065467.post-48081438945384599792011-03-21T20:23:58.301-06:002011-03-21T20:23:58.301-06:00But I do think all the going on about Satan this a...But I do think all the going on about Satan this and Satan that is strange. Some of these people seem to have fixations on Satan.Mareczkuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13122584421854834046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383701632927065467.post-78402150539845604102011-03-21T20:22:37.302-06:002011-03-21T20:22:37.302-06:00I have watched Corapi on TV a few times and do thi...I have watched Corapi on TV a few times and do think that he is something of an ego driven celebrity. But my gut feeling is that he is innocent here.Mareczkuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13122584421854834046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383701632927065467.post-57199940142461955442011-03-21T19:32:47.891-06:002011-03-21T19:32:47.891-06:00I know almost nothing about him, but I very much h...I know almost nothing about him, but I very much hope he is completely innocent.Rat-biternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383701632927065467.post-39344113238130702542011-03-21T14:55:16.638-06:002011-03-21T14:55:16.638-06:00Corapi. like Euteneuer, is all ego, regardless of ...Corapi. like Euteneuer, is all ego, regardless of whether or not he has engaged in misconduct.khughes1963https://www.blogger.com/profile/16118365554189078448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383701632927065467.post-83916125857797462772011-03-21T11:37:27.057-06:002011-03-21T11:37:27.057-06:00Kevin you've hit on a real truism, in other pr...Kevin you've hit on a real truism, in other professions the investigation would be done and things would just move on--unless said professional was also a celebrity and then maybe not so much. If it turns out that Fr. Corapi is innocent his biggest problems will most likely remain with his least mature followers and since that's the flock he's aimed his preaching at, that's his karma.<br /><br />I have a strong feeling that more is at foot here amongst EWTN, the Spiritual warfare proponents, Medjurgorge and other Marian afficianados and self described orthodox colleges like Stubenville. The same names and the same money sources appear over and over again. It could be like attracting like, but then again maybe not.colkochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03432916690101599393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383701632927065467.post-35931499208284412792011-03-21T11:09:21.429-06:002011-03-21T11:09:21.429-06:00This is a no-win situation for all-involved. The ...This is a no-win situation for all-involved. The accuser, rightly or wrongly, will be tarred and feathered. No one will believe the bishop, either because he won't follow the board's findings or because the board is not seen as truly independent. Corapi is "tainted" for ever. The Church's credibilty is zero in this arena. <br /><br />In other professional fields (e.g., a teacher) being put on administrative leave is normal. An investigation is held and, if allegations are judged to be credible, administrative action is taken; if false, the person is restored and for the most part, people accept the individual's non-culpability. Corapi can't win this thing, either way.<br /><br />Another problem is that these investigations take a HUGE amount of time. <br /><br />I'm not a fan of the "spiritual warfare" mentality that Corapi presents. To me, it hints of his own "warfare" which may well be against himself...and not "Satan." <br /><br />I'll give him the benefit of the doubt. What I won't give the benefit of the doubt is the transparency of the process to come.kevin57https://www.blogger.com/profile/01681985465980196347noreply@blogger.com