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In This Week's Newsletter:
- ---A message from Father Corapi on Labor Day
- ---NEW INTERACTIVE CD-ROM MAGAZINE #3 RELEASED!
- ---Since You Asked...a new series from Father Corapi
- ---What's on Weekly Wisdom
A Message on Labor Day from Fr. Corapi
As we celebrate the secular holiday of “Labor Day” it’s helpful to reflect on the dignity of human labor. The Church holds work, “labor”, in great esteem. Those who work for a living exercise an essential element of human existence and in so doing support their families, contribute to society in their own unique way, and show forth the dignity of both the labor and the laborer.
I have seen so many examples in the course of my life of how working can truly make a person feel good about themselves. I would go so far as to say that if we don’t work in some productive manner it is more difficult to feel good about ourselves. Even those who are challenged in some way through physical or emotional injuries or disabilities must engage in some form of activity that can benefit others if they are to fully experience their own human dignity. One of the greatest ways to overcome emotional challenges such as depression and anxiety is to work in earnest at some productive enterprise. Feed the hungry, house the homeless, visit the sick, give encouragement to the suffering. In so doing you will begin to feel better, having concentrated on something other than your own problems.
Taking away a human being’s incentive to work is one of the most destructive things we can do to a man or woman. It is essential that all individuals that are able to function productively should do so. Children should be shown very early in life the joys and fulfillment of hard work and the benefits it can bring. The elderly should be encouraged to do something productive as well, whether actual labor or labor related to a hobby or craft. Work keeps the mind, the body, and the soul engaged, remembering that prayer is the highest and most productive work of all.
May God bless all of the labor and all the laborers in a most abundant way.
Fr. John Corapi
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The New Interactive CD-Rom Magazine from Fr. Corapi
Issue Number Three is Here!
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For a very limited time, all orders placed on www.fathercorapi.com will receive a free Interactive CD-ROM magazine containing almost 3 hours of never before seen video/audio presentations, previews, articles, documents and more! Many of you already have the first two, and now we bring you the long awaited, much requested ISSUE NUMBER THREE! |
Issue Three features:
- A NEVER BEFORE RELEASED VIDEO Titled "The Cross: Wellspring of Mercy"-- This full hour long talk has never been released and only seen by the people that attended the conference where it was taped, and a few people in Father's office! Taped several years ago, Father speaks authoritatively on the power of redemptive suffering. Father teaches, "Jesus gives his best friends the biggest share of His Cross."
- A half hour preview of the new series "Since You Asked..."-- A special treat, according to almost everyone who has seen it so far, is a glimpse of our new major series entitled “Since You Asked.” We included a broad sampling from across America for you to get a small taste.
- An unreleased hour-long audio presentation and MP3 titled "Indifference Leads to Slavery"-- Originally taped in Canada in 2001, this presentation speaks about the dire consequences of social indifference and spiritual indifference for society. Being indifferent to the moral illnesses that afflict today’s society can lead to the death of the society. You can listen to this presentation on your computer, or copy to any MP3 player and listen anywhere!
- A full "Death Wish" package--Father's timely and controversial new article (see below for detailed explanation). We included a video, PDF format, and audio MP3 file that you can listen to, transfer to an MP3 player, or distribute at will!
- A short preview of Father Corapi's Doctoral Thesis--Father Corapi is working on a second revision of his Doctoral Thesis, soon to be released. Here we give you a glimpse by including the prologue and introduction to the book!
- Plus more articles by Father Corapi to read or print, links to Vatican and Church Documents and more!
How do you receive this free CD-ROM magazine? Simply place an order on www.fathercorapi.com or call 1-888-800-7084 (M-F 8am-6pm EST) and place an order with one of our customer service representatives. No order minimums! (Weekly Wisdom subscriptions don't qualify) This CD-ROM is NOT for sale, so please don't ask.
What is an interactive CD-ROM? For those that don't know, an interactive CD-ROM is a multimedia CD that you put in your computer's CD drive. It contains an interactive menu, much like a website, but features much more robust video, audio, graphics, and sheer content than what is available over an internet connection. This CD-ROM Magazine works on both Windows and Mac too!
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Volume One - Questions 1-90 plus a full color question guide: |
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Volume Two - Questions 91-167 plus a full color question guide: |
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Volume Three - Questions 168-239 plus a full color question guide: |
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The Full Three Volume Set - Save up to $56.00!This set contains all three volumes in one package at a special price. Get all the questions and answers and a full color guide to all questions! We are offering this special set, because we know once you start watching this series, you won't want to stop at just one volume. |
To get this new series at these special prices, simply place your order online at www.fathercorapi.com or call 1-888-800-7084 (M-F 8am-6pm EST) and place your order by phone. |
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What's On Weekly Wisdom With Fr. John Corapi
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Now Playing: August 23rd: "Homily for the Feast of the Queenship of Mary"--In this episode of Weekly Wisdom Fr. Corapi speaks about the meaning of this celebration, its theological dimensions, and its practical and historical significance. In antiquity the queen of the kingdom was the mother of the king, not his wife. Is Mary really the Queen of Heaven and Earth? Why?
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Now Playing: August 30th: "Seven Keys to the Spiritual Life"--This “Weekly Wisdom” segment is a spiritual conference on “Seven Keys to the Spiritual Life” that Fr. Corapi considers of paramount importance. Anyone serious about advancing in prayer and the spiritual life must have these elements in play in their life. These are: 1. Humility 2. Detachment 3. Simplicity 4. Trust 5. Silence 6. A relationship with the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Holy Spirit which then brings forth oneness with the Lord Jesus Christ 7. Love of the Cross of Christ. When these elements are lived with fidelity and zeal then we become who we are: members of the Body of Christ. |
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Coming Soon: September 6th: "Homily for the First Friday of September 2008"--Father John is preaching a series of First Friday homilies in a local parish for the remainder of 2008. Father will give the same homily from the First Friday Mass that he gives to attending parishioners. He preaches on the devotion of the First Fridays and why they are so relevant today. Father speaks on making the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus along with nine First Friday Masses in a row, and the 12 promises Jesus gave to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque for us if we perform this devotion with the proper disposition. |
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Coming Soon: September 13th: "Homily for the Feast of the Triumph of the Holy Cross"--“The Cross is the crossroads where all roads cross,” and “To be lifted up on the Cross in Christ is to be set at the pinnacle of human possibilities.” These two lines from Fr. Corapi’s doctoral thesis in dogmatic theology at the University of Navarre summarize the Church’s teaching on the meaning of Christian suffering. This will be a most informative and inspirational presentation, especially for anyone familiar with suffering. |
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Coming Soon: September 20th: "St. Pio and the Priesthood"--In this episode of Weekly Wisdom Fr. Corapi explores the life of St. Pio of Pietralcina as it relates to the priesthood. Jesus the High Priest offers the sacrifice of himself in atonement for the sins of the world. The ministerial priest, taken up in Christ, must likewise be one who offers the Sacrifice (the holy Mass) and also be sacrificed through, with, and in Jesus the High Priest and perfect Victim. There can be no authentic priesthood without the sacrificial dimension of love. St. Pio is a perfect example of Christ the Priest and Victim. |
We have many more upcoming episodes posted on out website-click here for more! |
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