But, like all of us, he’s far from perfect, and probably does not, nor ever will, align with our every desire as a perfect Catholic prelate (we all know there has only ever been one perfect prelate, and ever will be – Marcel Lefebvre). He remains the chief opponent of Francis in the ecclesiastical hierarchy, the author of the Dubia, and a very good friend of the Traditional Latin Mass. This doesn’t make Cardinal Burke a bad person or somehow a turncoat. As I said, it’s pretty much the default position of the hierarchical Church, what these men in positions of power are taught and expected to say. I am not surprised at what Cardinal Burke said in the slightest. I think Michael Matt sums up my sentiments more or less exactly. Some folks took grave exception to this commentary and opined that Cardinal Burke had somehow exposed himself as a true modernist at heart, or that he had failed the traditional movement, or that he is now rather suspect and not a good friend of traditional Catholics. This is the 100% mainstream conservative opinion in the Church, and the one that was espoused by the Pope Emeritus. When asked specifically whether lay Catholics should or could attend an SSPX parish, Cardinal Burke said (in main point) they were schismatic, and that while their Masses were valid they were not licit and should be avoided. If you’re fortunate, you’ve probably been spared the drama over some comments Cardinal Burke made at a conference back in June or July regarding the SSPX. Matt: Cardinal Burke Did Not “Betray” Traditional Movement with SSPX Comments OctoPosted by Tantumblogo in awesomeness, Basics, catachesis, episcopate, error, General Catholic, Latin Mass, Restoration, sadness, SSPX, the struggle for the Church, Tradition, Virtue.
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