spiritual bouquet for father john corapi and
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spiritual bouquet for father john corapi and
SPIRITUAL BOUQUET FOR FATHER JOHN CORAPI AND “ALL THOSE CONCERNED” Spiritual Bouquet for Father John Corapi Dear Father Corapi, When the world heard about the false accusations against you, we all were shocked and wanted to do something to ease your suffering. You’ve done so much for many of your listeners and we saw this as a way to give back. This spiritual bouquet is just the tip of the iceberg in what your listeners are doing for you. We hope you find comfort in knowing we all believe in your innocence and know that – as with Jesus, God has a plan. To see our effort in action, visit the facebook page used to start this bouquet at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Spiritual-Bouquet-for-Father-John-Corapi/118929064848813 God Bless you and we cannot wait for your return. Much Love, Jennifer Gladen Children’s Author Editor-in-Chief, My Light Magazine The Letter of Inspiration: Dear Friends, When we work for God, we make enemies. Sometimes physical, sometimes spiritual, and sometimes both. Father John Corapi is a courageous priest who preaches the truth of Jesus and the Catholic Church. His words are powerful, thought provoking and inspirational. He has turned many lives around, helped many lost souls find God – all by his words. Recently, there was an attack launched against this faithful priest. The accusations are hurtful and untruthful. Below, Father Corapi explains the situation, taken 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…All of the allegations in the complaint are false, and I ask you to pray for all concerned. “ --Father John Corapi http://www.fathercorapi.com/default.aspx More information can be found at the above link. Many Catholics, in the past and present, suffer persecution because of their beliefs. When one suffers, especially a leader in our faith, it is natural to want to relieve that suffering. In an effort to do this, I would like to offer Father John Corapi a POWERFUL and inspirational spiritual bouquet . Here’s how to help: Pledge one, two , ten or however many prayers you wish for Father John Corapi and his suffering and all those involved, since it was Father’s request to “pray for all concerned.” Your prayers can be traditional prayers, personal intentions, Masses, Rosaries, chaplets, devotions, hours of Adoration, Lenten Sacrifices, fasting, etc. Once you make your pledge, offer up the prayers and know you’ve done a Spiritual Work of Mercy. I’d like to have the spiritual bouquet completed in time for Easter Sunday. It would be meaningful to present these on the day our Lord defeated death and saved us from our sins. Thank you for your interest in helping this priest who has helped us all in our spiritual lives. May God bless you! Jennifer Gladen Children’s Author Founder/Editor –in-Chief My Light Magazine Below is the breakdown of all the intentions offered for a total of 200 prayers: There are 8 Adoration Hours There are 5 Bible Quotes There are 2 Candle Lightings There is 1 Cenacle of MMP There are 12 Chaplets of Divine Mercy There is 1 Fasting There are 75 General Prayers There are 3 Hail Marys There are 7 Holy Communions There are 11 Masses There are 2 Morning/Evening Prayers There are 10 Novenas There is 1 Our Father There are 5 Personal Sufferings and Sacrifices There are 5 Prayer and Chaplet of St. Michael There is 1 Prayer of St. Francis There are 42 Rosaries There are 9 Spiritual 9-1-1s Below are all the intentions listed by the person offering their prayers. There are also many words of support and encouragement. Prayers from the organizer and her family: Jennifer Gladen – Offer intentions of all priests, Father Corapi and all those concerned during my daily Rosary, Light a candle for Father Corapi, Intentions at Mass and Holy Communion. Caitlin Gladen: Age 10– I will try to offer a prayer for Father Corapi every night before I go to bed Anthony Gladen: Age 6 – Jesus, please help the famous priest get his job back. Jackie Gladen: Age 9 – I will say a Hail Mary for Fr. Corapi at bed time. Alesia Satterly Olney Oh Mary conceived without sin, pray for all of us, especially Father John Corapi and all who are a part of what has come up, who have recourse to thee. Amen. Father, you are a great man of faith! You are very blessed even after these accusations...Blessed are they who are persecuted. Satan has not won and will not win in all of this! St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil! Angela Dietzen I wear combat boots, too, Father. 9 Memoraries, 1 Rosary and 1 Divine Mercy Chaplet for you every day until this battle is won. Please know how much WE LOVE YOU and are praying for your spiritual protection. Angela Peters A daily Rosary as well as a daily devotional of the chaplet of St Michael for, Fr Corapi and all those involved. "St Michael, defend us in battle" Angelica Hernandez-Wenzel I will include Fr Corapi in my daily Rosary prayer. God bless you! Angie Riggs I am Remembering Fr. Corapi in my Rosary today. I am also offering the sacrifices that I have to make today in preparation for surgery tomorrow. Arlene Pratt Prayers and Mass for Father on Holy Thursday. Divine mercy novena begins at 3pm today-Good Friday. Start of novena offered for Father Corapi. Barbara McCulloch I will add to the "bouquet" with a Hail Mary just for Fr C daily thru Holy Thursday. His LOVE of our Mother and her Son will see him thru this painful time. AMEN. Barbara Weddleton It's 10:37 in MA. Father Corapi is usually on every Saturday night at 10:00pm. He hasn't been on for obvious reasons. I miss him. He WILL be vindicated. God Bless him+ God Love him+ Glory and Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ +JMJ+ Becky McEntee Gorres Matt. 5:11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. Buddy Gastineau I am a protestant pastor who loves the teachings of Fr. Corapi. This is an attack of the enemy and we must pray for him. I love this man. God bless you Father. Lord, make me an instrument of your peace, Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen Carol King Hood We love you Father Corapi...my God protect you during this great trial. Cecelia Lounges Father you must be doing something right to have such an attack from Satin! This reminds me so much of the attack against Cardinal Joseph Bernardin. Be strong Father there are so many of us here that are devoting prayer hours for you. Hang on! Cherie Kelly My Chaplet of Mercy is offered for your intentions, Fr John. I will say an extra Chaplet until I hear your good news! Lenten blessings to you. God bless you. Christine McCabe I will offer up a Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus for Fr. Corapi and all those involved. If others would like to join in the Novena, it can be found on the Facebook Page - We Support Fr. John Corapi. The Novena starts on March 25 and ends on April 2. Chris Obringer I will offer my daily rosary(s) @ 3 pm for Fr. Corapi. Ty Christine for doing this ♥ link. Christina Molander Pasterz He will receive blessing from the LORD and vindication from God his Savior. Psalm 24:5 Deletta Fuller Praying for Fr. Corapi and others that feel the corruption of our legal systems. St. Michael, defend Fr. Corapi in battle. Dolores Stachowski Kish "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your understanding"- Proverbs 3:5. Praying for you Father Dominic DeMarino I will never take your preaching for granted again Father! We all share in the wound that has been inflicted upon you. When one family member is suffering we all feel the pain and I will never abandon a fellow comrade on this immortal battlefield and we will never give up this fight against the Father of Lies a liar and a murderer from the beginning! Dorothy Ritter Father Corapi, Your intentions are in my 4 daily Rosaries, our Wed.Cenacle of the MMP, and Eucharistic Adoration Holy Hour on Thursdays, this is a major battle and we need to help the BVM with our prayers!!! Stay strong!!!! Dorothy Ritter Immaculate Mary, take all our Rosaries, prayers, and give them to you Son, and He will give them to the Eternal Father, who will quickly LISTEN to all our prayers and do His Holy Will with His son, Father Corapi!!! Divine Mercy on us all Elaine Thurber Will pray to Our Lady for Father. Elizabeth DiPiazza Mev May God bless him and Mary keep him! Prayers for Fr. Corapi, a Holy Priest Elizabeth Forsyth I will offer part of the grace from each Mass I attend for the restoration of your priesthood/ Elizabeth Strong I will say the Spiritual 911 for Father he is needed back at his job. Fabiola Kunda I pray for him every night too, may God bring him back soon Ezia Barron Divine Mercy Novena Frances G. Jones Daily chaplet of St. Michael, rosary Francisco Rivera-Guerrero I have listened to Father John Corapi on Catholic Radio for quite awhile and I love the fact that he's not afraid to speak the truth, for the truth will set us all free. I will continue to hold him in my prayers to our Lord Jesus our Blessed Mother. His situation is one I would deem as redemptive suffering and no ordinary man by his own accord can endure what he is suffering now. Only by the power of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus can a man like Father Corapi endure and overcome this suffering. Long Live Christ the King!!!!! Gene Carter Daily rosary chaplet of divine mercy and reading bible. Giselle M. Gleason I will pray for you as well as have masses said for your Father. You have helped me so much ~ and will continue to as I listen to your CD's and words of wisdom that the Holy Spirit have put in your heart. Stay strong and faithful; it must be humbling to have ALL the support you do and will continue to have until you are vindicated. WE LOVE YOU! Glenn Berry God bless Father Corapi. I pledge 1 rosary, 1 Divine Mercy Chaplet, and I will attempt a Novena. Irmelie Michel I will offered the chaplets of the Divine Mercy every Wednesday, Friday and some Saturday for Father Corapi Isabel Cintron Father Corapi: the guy downstairs is in distress thanks to the excellence of your service to our Lord and your love for our Blessed Mother. You give Glory to God all the time. I loved you dearly. Today, I love you more. I am offering every minute of my day for you.... and it is not a road of roses at the present time. -" If you could feel the joy....."- I will not run from my Cross which is your suffering. I will never quit.All my prayers are with you and the joy of knowing the outcome!!!!!! My constant prayers for him Jared Cooke My heart continues to ache! You continue to inspire me Father. You have had a great influence on me and helped me tremendously in following God's call towards my Vocation to the Priesthood. Keep the faith. We are praying for you here at the Seminary! Today I offered 1 Rosary and my morning and evening prayers for Fr. Corapi! Let us all continue to flood the gates of Heaven with our prayers of petition and thanksgiving for all the great things Fr. Corapi has done for all of us and for the Church in America! Pax et bonum! Jay Cecilia Beers I don't believe it for a second Father, I will pray that you are vindicated and soon. You have helped me in my conversion. God Bless Father Corapi! Jeanne Kowall Father Corapi, I was looking forward to hearing you speak at Northern Illinois University, in DeKalb, IL this past March 26, my very special birthday gift. I pray for you every day and will offer up my masses for you this Holy Week. We miss your ministry Jennifer Duffy-Chubb O Jesus, Eternal Priest, keep your priests within the shelter of your sacred heart, where none may touch them. Keep unstained their anointed hands, which daily touch your sacred body. Keep unsullied their lips, daily purpled with your precious blood. Jennifer Flora Lindeman We are all praying very hard for you Father! Our Lord and Our Lady are at your side! Jeralyn Happold Backes Father ~ my heart aches .I had tickets to see you on Saturday in ILLINOIS and was appalled at the news. My fiancée and I have followed you for many years. I am catholic and he is NOT. YOU (through Jesus Christ) brought him to the Catholic Church. We LOVE you and know that this too shall pass! Another cross to Bear. Our Father will Protect you.YOU ARE BLESSED and so are we for Knowing YOU!! Prayers for you always♥ Jeralyn and Eric Joanne Sharretto- The Rosary Daily for Father. Also, I wish to suffer all persecutions I suffer from others in silence until this situation is over John Zenone Father Corapi has been an inspiration to me. At this time of darkness, may he know that we are praying for him and that he is not alone in his struggles. God bless you Father Corapi. Josephine Cendejas Father Corapi, forget not that Our Lady whom you love brought you to Her Son to guide us. Thank you. And yes, we are praying the Rosary for you. There is the prayer for priest by John Vianey. I'll pray that in addition of my daily prayer for him to Our Blessed Mother. Joyce Moran- Colella Rosary and Mass for him. Judy Dudich Singing the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3 pm each day this coming week for Father Corapi. Judy Thompson Stefencavage I will offer my morning Masses during Lent for Fr. Corapi and every day say a chaplet of Mercy for him. Also will offer my communion at these Masses for father. Karen Songe I pledge for Father Corapi an hour of Adoration, Chaplet of Divine Mercy and the Holy Rosary. Kathleen Burton PRAYERS AND NOVENAS FOR FR. CORAPI . Kevin Hall "Jesus, I trust in you..." †††, "For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have Mercy on us and on the whole world..." ††† Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum; Benedicta tu in mulieribus, et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Jesus. Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, ora pro nobis peccatoribus, nunc et in hora mortis nostrae. Amen. ✞✞✞"Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on Earth, as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the Kingdom, the Power and the Glory. Now and forever. Amen." ††† K.M. Mother Teresa's spiritual 911 prayers right now! Angels around you Father! The big burly kind! Laura Dominguez He is always in my intentions, I'm ready offering Mass, Adoration, Holy Communion and The Rosary, and I will until I die, he teach me The Truth. . Leighanne Mary Johnsson I will pray an extra Rosary for Fr. Corapi Leo R. Foertsch I join all of you in this spiritual bouquet. Fr. Corapi's statement asking for prayers for ALL speaks volumes of his innocence & dignity Leslie George Lareau I will remember him in prayer when I visit Adoration Chapel. We have perpetual Adoration at my Church. Lillian Rios Our prayers are with you. We know that the Blessed Virgin Mary will be with you at these troubled times. We love you Lisa Johnston We as a family said a rosary for Father last night, and a chaplet of Divine Mercy. I will pledge a chaplet every night as part of this spiritual bouquet, as well as trying to say an extra rosary. Lydia Caldeira God has and always will, bless Fr. Corapi. He is our Priests our Good Sheppard, I and my Family are praying for him. Lynn A Reynolds I will say the Novena of the Sacred Heart of Jesus for Fr. Corapi. Thank you to Christine who posted this novena and the link. Marcia Brown Castro Dear Father Corapi, I am going to do a Spiritual 911 for you daily. I also suffer chronic back pain from my nursing career. I will offer this up so that God will give you the strength to carry this cross and forgive this woman who accused you. You have taught me so much about my Church and my Savior. Just keep strong and repeat "Jesus I Trust In You". He , along with His Blessed Mother will see you through this time of tribulation and trials! God bless You! Will say a rosary and a prayer for priest Mary Cate Branham Bratcher I will too. (spiritual 911) Marcy Benoist I will offer my daily rosary for Father Corapi this week. Praying for you. God Bless!!!!!!!!!!! Margaret Surber Holy Communion for Fr. Corapi. He is always in my intentions. Marie Lawton Marshall I join the others in the Spiritual Bouquet for Father John Corapi. IN ADDITION I AM SENDING HIM A CHECK TO HELP WITH THE LEGAL FEES! THE SOONER WE CLEAR THIS UP SO HE CAN SPEAK TO US AGAIN, THE BETTER. Mary Cate Branham Bratcher Thank you! We will pray a spiritual 9-1-1. Mary Ann Bonne I will pray a daily rosary for Father this week Mary Anne Murray-Tillman Father, I will ask Jesus and Our Blessed Mother in my daily rosary to quickly reveal your innocence. Our souls need your spiritual direction on EWTN. God Bless You. Remember, this also happened to St. Padre Pio. May St. Michael intervene and protect you from evil. Mary Beth Stender Marthis We are all in prayer For you father Mary Burgess Vick I have grown so much from his teachings ,God bless you Father and be with you. Mary Ellicete St. Gerard was accused of sins against chastity, and was ultimately exonerated. We must pray for all those who serve God, but priests in particular! St. Gerard, pray for Father Corapi!! Mary Feryan My weapon of choice: the Holy Rosary for Fr. Corapi and other priests who have been falsely accused as well as for the accusers. St. Michael pray for Fr. Corapi & his accusers. Mary Graboski I am saying daily rosary's for Father Corapi. God will see him through this. For all the evil that is said God will turn even this into something good. The poor liars should be pitied because the desire of the wicked shall perish. They have spoke against him with deceitful tongues and words of hatred against him without cause. God is just and His judgment is right. This too shall pass. My family and I stand with you. God Bless you Father Corapi. Mary Graboski I will always remember you in my Rosary's Father Corapi, you have touched my life in all your teachings and preachings. You have helped bring two of my older children back to Christ, both of them had addictions and both on the path to healing. From the bottom of my heart I want to thank you and I will always keep you in my prayers and I know soon you will be back and all this will be behind you. God Bless you and may Mother Mary keep you close to Her Dear Son Jesus. Mary Guilfoyle I like the spiritual 9-1-1 - Our prayers are the best solution. God, please strengthen and encourage Fr. Corapi through this, and allow truth to prevail Mary Noland I too will join in and say prayers for Father Corapi. I will say a Rosary every night for Father Corapi Mary VonGrabill May God send his angels to minister to this good priest and I pray that Saint Michael defend him in this battle with Satan who was a liar from the beginning. I am praying for you Fr. Corapi. You have the words of eternal life. Matt Allen May God Bless Father Corapi and ALL our priests! Maylene O. Rapadas Jesus our High Priest, sustain the good Father John Corapi, St. Michael defender of the Church do not let him down, Mama Mary, embrace him in his time of trial, hurt and pains, St. John Marie Vienney and St. Padre Pio stand by him and helps us pray for him. Michael Conti Praying every night for Father, may God whose name is Mercy, bring Father back soon! God Bless you Father, may the Lord God bring you back from exile, we miss you, praying always, and remembering all you have taught me. I'm doing it ANYWAY! Monica Kieffer Will say a Rosary every day for Father this week. He's always in my prayers. Nancy - Prayers for Fr. Corapi Noreen McEnery DiDonato Father, I will be praying that the Lord will sustain you in this time of trial. As Jesus was persecuted so will His followers be persecuted. But you know this. This is not your first trial and it won't be the last. "God's ways are not our ways". God bless you always. Pamela Feist You have touched many lives Father, and will continue as Gods faithful servant we love you !& are praying for your return. Patricia Bucalo God bless Fr Corapi with courage, perseverance, peace, vindication. God bless all holy priests, so under assault by Satan. St John Vianney, pray for him, and for us all. Patty Owens I will pray for you constantly, light candles and say the rosary. You have done so much to deepen my faith. God Bless You Pauline Wagg Jones Father stay strong!! you are very much loved, I will be saying a novena to St Anthony for you and will remember you in my daily communions, and rosary, and you are very special. God Bless You Always!! May our Lord Jesus Christ be your strength, I will remember you especially to day (Holy Thursday) in my communion, God Bless You Always!! ♥♥♥ Reva Perkins I pledge to pray the spiritual 911 prayers of Father Corapi Riona Nally Will keep him in mind and heart at Mass, will write him in the book of intentions, will say a Rosary for his protection and return to his preaching, and will make a visit to the Tabernacle and ask the Lord to grace us all with a speedy resolution to this attack on his Holy Priest. Rita Ramirez I offer my rosary on Tuesday for Father Corapi and every day. We Love u Robert Lord Jesus, you came to this earth to open the eyes & hearts of all you came in contact with & gave your life so we could live & in turn we laughed, mocked & falsely accused you of crimes you did not commit & we painfully hurt you in ways that we could not endure. On the third day, you rose from the dead and went to be with the Father in Heaven. You sent the Holy Spirit to us for guidance & protection from harm & evil & today, we still fall short of your supernatural love & devotion you shed upon us. Lord Jesus, forgive us for the wrong that we have done, the pain we brought you & all the sin that we have committed. Forgive us for the times we have hurt our brothers and sisters & turned our backs on you. Jesus, we don’t deserve your Love and mercy but it continues to flow in our lives daily. Father my knee bends at your precious name and my heart cries for your mercy. Continue to love and work with us until you come to receive us, amen Robbie Brine I will try to attend Daily Mass, say the Rosary Daily, and attempt to spend at least one hour a week in adoration saying the Divine Chaplet. Rosa Luz Smith Dear Father Corapi, We're horrified to hear about the recent assault upon you. We often see you on EWTN and watch your videos. We admire and respect you greatly and regard you as a beacon of clarity within the church for all the good you do. We are not surprised that the evil one will try to take you down or interfere with God's work. You’re assured of our prayer support. As we say in our family; Rule #1) It’s not easy. Rule#2) Remember Rule #1. Yours in Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Steve and Rosa, Patrick Brendan, Shannon Rose and Kieran Smith. Sydney Australia. Rose Klein He will be included in all the Masses I attend, my Rosaries, and a special prayer I say every night for priests. Rosita Morillo Father Corapi, we are still keeping you in our prayers. May God Bless you and allow us to hear you soon!!! Stacey Biondolillo I will be adding Father to all my prayers, rosaries, novenas. May God bless him and give him the strength to get through this, May God bless Father with everything he will need. You do so much good Father and I thank you for all the ways you have helped me grow strong in the faith. I love you! Steve Gyles My daily Chaplets of Divine Mercy are from now on offered for Father Corapi Sue Guthrie DeMattie Anderson I am saying a novena for him starting today - he loves the rosary so I will say a rosary a day for him until? Until it is no longer necessary to pray for him individually but include him in my daily rosary for priests, religious and vocations. God bless you all - put on the armor of God we are doing battle! Sue Bacon Ballew "St Michael, defend us in battle" "St Michael, defend us in battle" Susan Yerby Constantly praying and a daily rosary each day this week, extra prayers on Holy Thursday. Suzanne Richardson Prayers for you and other priests, Father Corapi, I believe as always that our Blessed Mother will see you through this trial. You are loved by many. Respectfully yours, Mary Audino, Melcher, Iowa Suzie Marcy We will be praying the Rosary for Father and I will be offering 1 hour a week in Adoration. Sylvia Castillo God Bless you Father Corapi and may he always protect you. We are all praying for you. You have saved many souls. We love and respect you for all your work now it is time for all of us to protect you with prayers. Theresa Or Teri Jorsz Prayers for you Father, may Our Lady hold you firm under her mantle! Theresa Rusnack Praying for you Father Corapi during this very difficult time. Tina Lewis I credit Father Corapi for the Catholic I am today. I will offer my prayers, rosaries, fasting, abstinence, penance, sufferings, whatever I can for him because he has done so much for me. I love you, Fr. Corapi!!!!!!!!!! Theresa Navarra Okay, I know what I can do now, the Rosary, sorrowful mysteries, which I've just finished at Adoration with my 3 children. I will do this for each Sunday after Mass for all concerned. I do believe Father Corapi is addicted to Adoration and I do believe he is intimate with a woman, our Blessed Mother. This is why I've chosen these flowers. Vickey Martinez Mev Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the Divine Power of God, cast into hell, satan and all the evil spirits, who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls especially... Vincent Raj Dear Fr.Corapi, here are my prayers for you. And believe our Lord says that, "And all things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive." Vincent Raj This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests which we have asked from Him. 1 John 5:14, 15 my prayers for you father Virginia Balane Barasona I do offer my daily Rosary for you, Father Corapi. We all know that nothing beats the power of prayers... We miss your homily at EWTN every Monday. May God Bless you!!1 THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO. PRIESTS ARE VERY CRUCIAL IN THE CHURCH. WE’D BE LOST WITHOUT YOU.