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Hope for the World: To Unite All Things in Christ
In a thorough and hard-hitting discussion, Cardinal Raymond Burke frankly offers his thoughts and insights on the pressing issues of our the role of the Catholic Church in the modern world, the liturgy, spiritual renewal, marriage and family, respect for human life, and more. His deep love for Christ is evident as he recounts his own upbringing in a devout Catholic family, his early priestly years, and his service as a bishop in the United States and Rome.
Every topic is approached from the perspective of deep faith and sound reasoning, without polemics. Cardinal Burke, a great canonist with long pastoral experience, treats difficult subjects with clarity and directness. His lucid and straightforward answers help with understanding the essential moral and spiritual challenges of today. They uncover the foundational truths of the natural law, which is written on our hearts.
Every topic is approached from the perspective of deep faith and sound reasoning, without polemics. Cardinal Burke, a great canonist with long pastoral experience, treats difficult subjects with clarity and directness. His lucid and straightforward answers help with understanding the essential moral and spiritual challenges of today. They uncover the foundational truths of the natural law, which is written on our hearts.
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Raymond Leo Burke
37 books27 followersOne of the world’s foremost authorities on Roman Catholic canon law, Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke leads with an unwavering passion for the integrity of Catholic doctrine embodied in the words of Jesus Christ.
Born in June 1948 in Richland Center, Wis., Cardinal Burke’s path to the priesthood took him to Rome, where he was ordained by Pope Paul VI on June 29, 1975. One of his first assignments was teaching religion at Aquinas High School in La Crosse, Wis. His call to serve God has been expressed through a scholarly devotion to faith. He studied canon law at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome and later became the first American to hold the position of Defender of the Bond of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura, the church’s highest court. He now serves as a member of the College of Judges of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura, of the Congregation for the Clergy, and of the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts. He was appointed Prefect of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI, on June 27, 2008.
Doctorate in Canon Law (JCD) with specialization in jurisprudence, Pontifical Gregorian University,
Rome, Italy, 1984.
Diploma in Latin Letters, Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy, 1983.
Licentiate in Canon Law (JCL), Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy, 1982
Master of Arts in Theology, Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy, 1975.
Bachelor of Sacred Theology (STB), Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy, 1974.
Master of Arts in Philosophy, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC, 1971.
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC, 1970.
Priesthood Ordination: June 29, 1975, St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City, by Pope Paul VI.
Episcopal Ordination: January 6, 1995, St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City, by the Venerable Pope John
Paul II.
Installed as eighth bishop of La Crosse at the Cathedral of St. Joseph the Workman in La Crosse, WI, by Archbishop Rembert G. Weakland, February 22, 1995.
Installed as eighth archbishop of St. Louis at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, St. Louis, by the Rev. Msgr. Leopoldo Girelli, consigliere of the Apostolic Nunciature in the United States, January 26, 2004.
Pope Benedict XVI appointed Archbishop Burke Prefect of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura in Rome, June 27, 2008.
Born in June 1948 in Richland Center, Wis., Cardinal Burke’s path to the priesthood took him to Rome, where he was ordained by Pope Paul VI on June 29, 1975. One of his first assignments was teaching religion at Aquinas High School in La Crosse, Wis. His call to serve God has been expressed through a scholarly devotion to faith. He studied canon law at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome and later became the first American to hold the position of Defender of the Bond of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura, the church’s highest court. He now serves as a member of the College of Judges of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura, of the Congregation for the Clergy, and of the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts. He was appointed Prefect of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI, on June 27, 2008.
Doctorate in Canon Law (JCD) with specialization in jurisprudence, Pontifical Gregorian University,
Rome, Italy, 1984.
Diploma in Latin Letters, Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy, 1983.
Licentiate in Canon Law (JCL), Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy, 1982
Master of Arts in Theology, Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy, 1975.
Bachelor of Sacred Theology (STB), Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy, 1974.
Master of Arts in Philosophy, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC, 1971.
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC, 1970.
Priesthood Ordination: June 29, 1975, St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City, by Pope Paul VI.
Episcopal Ordination: January 6, 1995, St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City, by the Venerable Pope John
Paul II.
Installed as eighth bishop of La Crosse at the Cathedral of St. Joseph the Workman in La Crosse, WI, by Archbishop Rembert G. Weakland, February 22, 1995.
Installed as eighth archbishop of St. Louis at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, St. Louis, by the Rev. Msgr. Leopoldo Girelli, consigliere of the Apostolic Nunciature in the United States, January 26, 2004.
Pope Benedict XVI appointed Archbishop Burke Prefect of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura in Rome, June 27, 2008.
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August 19, 2016
Raymond Leo Burke is an American Cardinal Prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He is patron of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, is a canon lawyer, and is considered by many the voice of traditionalism and orthodoxy. Recently Ignatius Press published an interview with him entitled Hope for the World: To Unite All Things in Christ.
The interview begins with Cardinal Burke telling about his vocation and how his family helped shape it. To do this, he begins by speaking of his Irish grandparents. He then elaborates that his mother was raised Baptist, but owed her conversion and love of the Catholic Church to an Irish priest by the name of Fr. Bernard McKevitt. The interviewer, Guillaume d'Alancon, asks Cardinal Burke if he believes that his rural upbringing helped shape him differently than those children born in the city. Cardinal Burke affirms this and emphasizes how the hard work helped shape him into who he was. He then talks about how hearing God's call when he eight and entering the minor seminary when he was fourteen. He then talks about his ministry as both a priest and bishop and how it was tough for him leaving his diocese to become a Cardinal under Pope Benedict XVI.
Part Two of the book focuses on the crises in the Catholic Church. They discuss how the Church has experienced crises at different points throughout history. They discuss how the changing of the Liturgy in the 1960s negatively impacted Mass attendance and people's belief in the Real Presence in the Eucharist. They also discuss how the culture of death was already present at this time, and that the crisis has not passed but it is still present. There are then comparisons made between Europe's growing secularism and the United States'. Part Three focuses on spiritual renewal and what must be done at the church level. He also discusses the importance of liturgical formation and how receiving Communion in the hand has made people less respectful of Jesus and the power of Communion. The remaining three parts discuss the Gospel of Life, Protecting the Family, and Uniting All in Christ.
This book is classic Cardinal Burke. He is not afraid to speak his mind and tell the rest of the world what he believes is wrong and how to fix it. If you are looking for a voice of conservative reason in a growing secular and liberal world, then I recommend you pick up a copy of this book and here what one man of God has to say about it.
The interview begins with Cardinal Burke telling about his vocation and how his family helped shape it. To do this, he begins by speaking of his Irish grandparents. He then elaborates that his mother was raised Baptist, but owed her conversion and love of the Catholic Church to an Irish priest by the name of Fr. Bernard McKevitt. The interviewer, Guillaume d'Alancon, asks Cardinal Burke if he believes that his rural upbringing helped shape him differently than those children born in the city. Cardinal Burke affirms this and emphasizes how the hard work helped shape him into who he was. He then talks about how hearing God's call when he eight and entering the minor seminary when he was fourteen. He then talks about his ministry as both a priest and bishop and how it was tough for him leaving his diocese to become a Cardinal under Pope Benedict XVI.
Part Two of the book focuses on the crises in the Catholic Church. They discuss how the Church has experienced crises at different points throughout history. They discuss how the changing of the Liturgy in the 1960s negatively impacted Mass attendance and people's belief in the Real Presence in the Eucharist. They also discuss how the culture of death was already present at this time, and that the crisis has not passed but it is still present. There are then comparisons made between Europe's growing secularism and the United States'. Part Three focuses on spiritual renewal and what must be done at the church level. He also discusses the importance of liturgical formation and how receiving Communion in the hand has made people less respectful of Jesus and the power of Communion. The remaining three parts discuss the Gospel of Life, Protecting the Family, and Uniting All in Christ.
This book is classic Cardinal Burke. He is not afraid to speak his mind and tell the rest of the world what he believes is wrong and how to fix it. If you are looking for a voice of conservative reason in a growing secular and liberal world, then I recommend you pick up a copy of this book and here what one man of God has to say about it.
December 20, 2016
Received the book today and read this rather short book in 2-3 hours. It is wonderful to hear Cardinal Burke's clear, authoritative, unambiguous, and orthodox voice. A true shepherd who is pastoral while never compromising on the truths of the Catholic faith.
This is an interview book in which we get insight into his personal story, his call to a priestly vocation, and his perspective on the state of the Church, the family, life issues, and more. It is clear that he loves the Lord and has a particular fondness for the liturgy and its proper celebration.
May he be blessed and may his voice be heard for many years to come.
This is an interview book in which we get insight into his personal story, his call to a priestly vocation, and his perspective on the state of the Church, the family, life issues, and more. It is clear that he loves the Lord and has a particular fondness for the liturgy and its proper celebration.
May he be blessed and may his voice be heard for many years to come.
August 13, 2016
Readable because it is not couched in ambiguity, but in clear-cut language.
Authentically Catholic, Cardinal Burke discusses in this short interview-style book the role of the Church, the importance of the Liturgy, and the problems facing family life.
There is nothing controversial in this conversation. Just simple Catholic clarity -- the kind that would make for perfect off-the-cuff remarks at press conferences.
Authentically Catholic, Cardinal Burke discusses in this short interview-style book the role of the Church, the importance of the Liturgy, and the problems facing family life.
There is nothing controversial in this conversation. Just simple Catholic clarity -- the kind that would make for perfect off-the-cuff remarks at press conferences.
March 1, 2017
Here are your marching orders! This book is short and succinct, answering questions to topics that are contemporary to our time. If you love Cdl. Burke then you'll appreciate his insights and some of his own background as he brings his experiences to bear on the current situation in both Church and World.
November 28, 2016
Basically this is an extended interview in question and answer format. Most topics are on the current state of the Church. Not a hard read but interesting, especially if you like Cardinal Burke
December 15, 2016
Inspirational. Thought-provoking. Spiritually and morally informative. A superb interview that can act as a primer for the questions and dilemmas that face society in a modern age.
December 21, 2016
Excellent
The Cardinal shows Fantastic clarity of thought, and provides us with relevant and actionable advice. Thank you for all your work Cardinal Burke!
The Cardinal shows Fantastic clarity of thought, and provides us with relevant and actionable advice. Thank you for all your work Cardinal Burke!
December 17, 2017
Dit boek is opgezet als een vraaggesprek met kardinaal Burke. Hij legt op een nederige manier de kernpunten van de orthodoxie uit. Liefdevol en respectvol krijgt de lezer een beeld van het orthodoxe katholicisme. De meerwaarde van dit boek bestaat eruit dat de kardinaal de moeilijke kanten van de christelijke boodschap duidelijk benoemt en niet verdoezelt. Het komt erop aan dat eenieder van ons de weg naar de heiligheid bewandeld, daar zijn we immers toe geroepen.
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December 25, 2017Excellent book
March 15, 2019
Excelente
Excelente profundo claro espiritual . Absolutamente sin desperdicio . Toca todos los temas de actualidad y es fiel a la doctrina de siempre de la Santa Iglesia .
Excelente profundo claro espiritual . Absolutamente sin desperdicio . Toca todos los temas de actualidad y es fiel a la doctrina de siempre de la Santa Iglesia .
January 8, 2022
A good, short work on various aspects relating to the Church and the world today.
April 25, 2025
Impresionante libro
Impresionante y excelente libro para todo Católico interesado en una teología más conservadora y menos secular como la que hay en muchas iglesias actualmente.
Impresionante y excelente libro para todo Católico interesado en una teología más conservadora y menos secular como la que hay en muchas iglesias actualmente.
July 2, 2021
Aptly named, this calm and reasoned work left me hopeful. Catholics must stand for truth, engaging in politics, but they must remember that the victory is God's and happens in His time. Cardinal Burke has many practical recommendations for families in these turbulent times.
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