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The Teachings of the Catholic Church: Friday’s National Catholic Prayer Breakfast

• Archives
• Tuesday, May 12th, 2009
• Archbishop Raymond Burke

WASHINGTON, D.C.
MAY 8, 2009
KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Introduction
1. I am deeply honored to give the Keynote Address at this annual gathering of Catholics to pray for our nation. I express my heartfelt esteem and gratitude to those who, each… Read More

Valid Conferral of the Sacrament of Baptism

• Archives
• Monday, April 21st, 2008
• Archbishop Raymond Burke

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… Read More

The Last Days of Advent

• Archives
• Saturday, December 22nd, 2007
• Archbishop Raymond Burke

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… Read More

Feasts of Mary and Our Advent Observance

• Archives
• Tuesday, December 11th, 2007
• Archbishop Raymond Burke

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… Read More

“Be Not Afraid!”

• Archives
• Saturday, December 1st, 2007
• Archbishop Raymond Burke

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… Read More

Celebrating Christ’s Advent

• Archives
• Saturday, November 24th, 2007
• Archbishop Raymond Burke

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… Read More

Thanksgiving Day and the Royal Heart of Jesus

• Archives
• Saturday, November 17th, 2007
• Archbishop Raymond Burke

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… Read More

Our Call To Safeguard and Foster All Human Life

• Archives
• Tuesday, November 6th, 2007
• Archbishop Raymond Burke

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… Read More

Preparing Shepherds in the Midst of the Flock, Part 2

• Archives
• Monday, October 8th, 2007
• Archbishop Raymond Burke

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… Read More

I Will Give You Shepherds after My Own Heart, Part 1

• Archives
• Thursday, October 4th, 2007
• Archbishop Raymond Burke

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… Read More