[markomalley]

He applied to trademark the words "black sheep-dog" over a year ago.

In other words, this was no last second inspiration. And, as memory serves, this predates the accusation and predates his superior placing him on administrative leave.

Like I said, I will pray for him, "a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek," but as for 'Black-Sheep Dog', well, even assuming everything he said was totally factual and not a bunch of angst, somebody will need to explain why this mark was applied for over a year ago and the brand only launched...of all days...the day prior to the date designated for priestly ordinations.

[bronxville]

Authors start blogs for their books. He’s being writing his autobiography for years so it’s not surprising he started a blog. Many authors leave it too long...
http://blog.nathanbransford.com/2008/08/you-tell-me-do-author-blogs-sell-books.html

Don’t forget he was a big moneyman CEO of a huge company. Business was his forte.

[annalex]

Even if Fr. Corapi foresaw that it might come to that before he was accused of anything, all it shows is foresight. However, as others noted, that is his autobiography’s title.