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| + | '''Father John Corapi''' was born May 20, 1947 in Hudson, New York. He is an American [[Catholic]] priest and a member of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT). His deep voice and distinctive speaking style have won him a following on EWTN Television and Radio. | ||
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| + | ==Early Life== | ||
| + | He comes from an extremely devote Catholic family and often cites his Grandmother and Mother for his faith. His father abandon the family when he was a young boy. He had a younger sister that died in an automobile accident along with a few friends. He was a star high school football player and took up the sport of boxing. | ||
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| + | ==Young Adult Life== | ||
| + | He volunteered to serve in the U.S. Army during the [[Vietnam]] War and became a Green Beret. His entire unit was on their way to Vietnam when their helicopter crashed in Panama. He was the only person injured and was sent to a United States installation in Germany for the rest of his career. Meanwhile, his unit went to Vietnam and every member was killed within 3 months of arriving. | ||
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| + | After the military, he received his Bachelors degree in business from Pace University. He moved to [[Las Vegas]] and worked for a Mormon business as a financial advisor to casinos. He became very successful was hired to oversee casino finances for the municipal government. Elections were held and the people he worked for were no longer in power, so went John Corapi's job. He then moved to Los Angeles and started his own business as a real-estate agent to [[Hollywood]] Stars. He became a multimillionaire with a big house, a big yacht and drove a Ferrari. Subsequently, several years of the party life style left him addicted to freebasing cocaine, he became homeless and bankrupt. He lived on the city streets for a couple years refusing help and in horrible pain. He spent a year in the Veteran Administration psychiatric hospital. | ||
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| + | Thanks to twenty straight years of prayer from his beloved Mother and Grandmother, he received a one-way ticket home to Hudson, NY. After a period of time, he told his mother he wanted to go to confession. He told the priest "Forgive me father, it has been twenty years since my last confession." He made a good confession and it ended with "Father, I think I am being called to the priesthood." A stunned Father said, "With God, anything is possible." | ||
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| + | ==Religious life== | ||
| + | Eventually, John Corapi went back to school, this time for theology studies. He has received a Masters degree in Sacred Scripture from Holy Apostles Seminary. Also, he moved to Spain where he earned Doctorate in Dogmatic Theology from the University of Navarre. John was ordained a priest by [[Pope John Paul II]] at the Vatican. He conducts speaking tours in [[North America]] in which he has accumulated over a million frequent flyer miles. Father Corapi had reconciled with his Dad and he heard his confession. Not long after his dad became gravely ill, with multiple operations and he lived in much pain. John was always at his side him. John held the funeral for his dad on September 11th, 2001. | ||
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| + | His website explains; The essence of Father's message is the essential message of [[Jesus Christ]]. It is Good News: a message of truth and goodness, love and mercy. It is above all else a message of hope. He has a great love for the Virgin Mary which he says leads us to the fullness of Jesus Christ. He developed the highly acclaimed series on the Catechism of the Catholic Church entitled The Teaching of Jesus Christ. This study is used throughout the world as a course in religious education and catechises. Per his website, the pillars of father's preaching. | ||
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| + | *Love for and a relationship with the Blessed Virgin Mary which leads us into a vibrant and loving relationship with Jesus Christ. | ||
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| + | *Great love and reverence for the Most Holy Eucharist--from Holy Mass to adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. | ||
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| + | *An uncompromising love for and obedience to the Holy Father and the teaching of the Magisterium of the Church. | ||
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| + | Father Corapi resides in Montana. Father is available to preach retreats, missions, and conferences: | ||
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Corapi, Father John}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Corapi, Father John}} | ||
[[Category:Media personalities]] | [[Category:Media personalities]] | ||
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''Books-'' | ''Books-'' | ||
| − | The Catechism of the | + | The Catechism of the Catholic Church<ref>[http://www.fathercorapi.com/], Father John Corapi's Website</ref> |
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[http://www.fathercorapi.com/Official Website of Father John Corapi] | *[http://www.fathercorapi.com/Official Website of Father John Corapi] | ||
| + | *[http://www.frtommylane.com/homilies/year_a/17-2.htm Finding the Hidden Treasure and Pearl of Great Value] | ||
| + | *[http://www.geocities.com/seapadre_1999/divinemercy.html Divine Mercy] | ||
| + | *[http://www.catholicity.com/cds/corapi.html John Corapi's Amazing Story] | ||
Revision as of 19:43, August 3, 2008
Father John Corapi was born May 20, 1947 in Hudson, New York. He is an American Catholic priest and a member of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT). His deep voice and distinctive speaking style have won him a following on EWTN Television and Radio.
Early Life
He comes from an extremely devote Catholic family and often cites his Grandmother and Mother for his faith. His father abandon the family when he was a young boy. He had a younger sister that died in an automobile accident along with a few friends. He was a star high school football player and took up the sport of boxing.
Young Adult Life
He volunteered to serve in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and became a Green Beret. His entire unit was on their way to Vietnam when their helicopter crashed in Panama. He was the only person injured and was sent to a United States installation in Germany for the rest of his career. Meanwhile, his unit went to Vietnam and every member was killed within 3 months of arriving.
After the military, he received his Bachelors degree in business from Pace University. He moved to Las Vegas and worked for a Mormon business as a financial advisor to casinos. He became very successful was hired to oversee casino finances for the municipal government. Elections were held and the people he worked for were no longer in power, so went John Corapi's job. He then moved to Los Angeles and started his own business as a real-estate agent to Hollywood Stars. He became a multimillionaire with a big house, a big yacht and drove a Ferrari. Subsequently, several years of the party life style left him addicted to freebasing cocaine, he became homeless and bankrupt. He lived on the city streets for a couple years refusing help and in horrible pain. He spent a year in the Veteran Administration psychiatric hospital.
Thanks to twenty straight years of prayer from his beloved Mother and Grandmother, he received a one-way ticket home to Hudson, NY. After a period of time, he told his mother he wanted to go to confession. He told the priest "Forgive me father, it has been twenty years since my last confession." He made a good confession and it ended with "Father, I think I am being called to the priesthood." A stunned Father said, "With God, anything is possible."
Religious life
Eventually, John Corapi went back to school, this time for theology studies. He has received a Masters degree in Sacred Scripture from Holy Apostles Seminary. Also, he moved to Spain where he earned Doctorate in Dogmatic Theology from the University of Navarre. John was ordained a priest by Pope John Paul II at the Vatican. He conducts speaking tours in North America in which he has accumulated over a million frequent flyer miles. Father Corapi had reconciled with his Dad and he heard his confession. Not long after his dad became gravely ill, with multiple operations and he lived in much pain. John was always at his side him. John held the funeral for his dad on September 11th, 2001.
His website explains; The essence of Father's message is the essential message of Jesus Christ. It is Good News: a message of truth and goodness, love and mercy. It is above all else a message of hope. He has a great love for the Virgin Mary which he says leads us to the fullness of Jesus Christ. He developed the highly acclaimed series on the Catechism of the Catholic Church entitled The Teaching of Jesus Christ. This study is used throughout the world as a course in religious education and catechises. Per his website, the pillars of father's preaching.
- Love for and a relationship with the Blessed Virgin Mary which leads us into a vibrant and loving relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Great love and reverence for the Most Holy Eucharist--from Holy Mass to adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
- An uncompromising love for and obedience to the Holy Father and the teaching of the Magisterium of the Church.
Father Corapi resides in Montana. Father is available to preach retreats, missions, and conferences: Books- The Catechism of the Catholic Church[1]