Archbishop Raymond Burke - who has written 38 posts on Catholic Exchange.
Posted on 21 April 2008
Introduction
In some places in the English-speaking world, under the influence of a false feminism, a new and unauthorized practice has been introduced into the celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism. The practice consists in substituting for the names of the…
Posted on 22 December 2007
Introduction
On this past Monday, December 17th, we entered into the last days of Advent, the seven days before the Vigil of Christmas.
During these days, our anticipation of Christmas increases in intensity, making us aware not only of how much…
Posted on 11 December 2007
Introduction
Two important feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary take place during the Season of Advent: the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (a holy day of obligation) on December 8th and the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mother of America and…
Posted on 01 December 2007
Introduction
The Season of Advent is, above all, a season of preparation by means of purification.
The words of Saint John the Baptist, which express his mission in the world, uncover the meaning of our Advent observance:
"Prepare the way of the…
Posted on 24 November 2007
Introduction
On Sunday, December 2nd next, we begin our annual observance of the Season of Advent. During the Season of Advent, the Church draws our attention to the most fundamental reality of our life: eternal salvation in Jesus Christ. Advent draws…
Posted on 17 November 2007
Next week, we celebrate Thanksgiving Day, one of the principal holidays of the year and a time for families to gather in celebration. Although Thanksgiving Day is a civic holiday, it was religious in its origins and remains for us…
Posted on 06 November 2007
Praised be Jesus Christ, now and for ever. Amen.
By the Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, our Lord Jesus provides us with a fundamental instruction on how to pray. He teaches us, first, the foundation of all prayer in…
Posted on 08 October 2007
Introduction
Last week, I reflected upon the fulfillment of God the Father's promise to send us shepherds after His own heart (Jer 3:15). Our Lord Jesus Christ, God the Son Incarnate, fulfilled the promise at the Last Supper, when he consecrated…
Posted on 04 October 2007
Introduction
Our Lord Jesus Christ frequently used the image of the shepherd to describe His vocation and mission in the world. The shepherd is an ancient image for the king who governs his people by caring for all of his subjects,…
Posted on 03 September 2007
Introduction
On this past Saturday, August 25, we celebrated the feast day of Saint Louis of France, principal patron saint of the Archdiocese of Saint Louis. The feast day of Saint Louis is celebrated as a solemnity in the City of…
