Tag Archives: Cardinal Burke

Cardinal Burke (and LSN) on Liturgy

Posted on 30 March 2015 by catholicsensibility

I read Cardinal Burke’s discussion with LifeSiteNews on marriage. I do recommend people read it–not just the man’s fangirls and boys. Like the synod, it had its far-reaching moments, including this bit on liturgy: Do you think there is a … Continue reading →

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More on Women-Men Mythology

Posted on 24 January 2015 by catholicsensibility

Are men mything? Charles inspired me to check the Chant Café, and I noticed a dissent from Cardinal Burke. Kathy Pluth takes exception to the good cardinal leveling the legal-eyed stare at liturgical problems and putting a label on it, writing … Continue reading →

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Emangelization

Posted on 9 January 2015 by catholicsensibility

A few years ago, my mother recounted an experience from her youth. I had not been aware she was a performing musician. I did know she was a marvelous singer, as my dad had preserved a few songs they recorded … Continue reading →

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Cardinal Burke, Interior Designer?

Posted on 11 November 2014 by catholicsensibility

I caught a bit of Archbishop Kurtz’s address to the other bishops yesterday before getting to work. The full text of his address is here. I found this image striking: We all strive to be faithful pastors, so we know what … Continue reading →

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Promotions, Demotions, and Prudence

Posted on 8 November 2014 by catholicsensibility

Ines San Martin at Crux reports on the “Demotion.” The commentary from various sources can be interesting, and is certainly illustrative. For Cardinal Burke’s fandom, it’s something of a live-by-the-sword, die-by-the-sword thing. Or like applause in church. One openly cheers … Continue reading →

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A Silly Question

Posted on 9 October 2014 by catholicsensibility

Is Cardinal Burke an adulterer? It’s a silly question, of course. But as Rocco whispered, he “doubled down” on the synod’s Christmas gay question: This is a very delicate question, and it’s made even more delicate by the aggressiveness of … Continue reading →

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From Supreme to Honorary

Posted on 16 September 2014 by catholicsensibility

Tweet-whispered a few hours ago, Sandro Magister reports Cardinal Burke’s career arc is about to descend to a small island in the middle of the Mediterranean. More specifically, to a “patronage” of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. If confirmed, … Continue reading →

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Wuerl’s Gig

Posted on 16 December 2013 by catholicsensibility

Rocco has early goods on the switcheroo at the Congregation of Bishops: +Burke and +Rigali out. +Wuerl in. We’re reminded there of an earlier dust-up between the old and the new. Maybe this was the parting shot. I’ve never been … Continue reading →

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