Good News For OLA
Today brings the confirmation of the long-rumored appointment of Archbishop Burke to be the head of the Apostolic Signatura in Rome.
This position ordinarily carries a promotion to Cardinal as well, which is of some solace to those His Grace leaves behind in St. Louis.
It is certainly a bittersweet announcement for those in St. Louis and around the world who have rejoiced in the Archbishop's stalwart defense of orthodoxy, his courage, his perseverance, and his wise and faithful pastoral care. He has been a shining example of how a Bishop should guide and govern.
Of course, this promotion will almost certainly obtain for him the Cardinal's red hat, and thus a seat at any conclave that may occur for the next twenty years. His Grace turns 60 at the end of the month. May it be in the plans of Almighty God that someday Cardinal Burke appears on the balcony in St. Peter's Square; whatever may come for him, however, we can be assured that His Grace will fulfill his duties with the same zeal he has shown in St. Louis and in the past.
This is VERY GOOD NEWS for the Our Lady of America devotion.
posted by Moderator @ 11:52 AM
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5 Comments:
Oh, my gosh!
if i understand this position correctly, this means "Cardinal' Burke will now be the top court of law for the Catholic Church.
As a longtime avid admirer of this beautiful pastor, I am elated to say the least.
This is WONDERFUL news for Our Lady of America!
I wonder what the local Bishop is thinking now?
Please explain how. Now if he were going to the CDF that would be a possibility. Otherwise, according to Church structure the local bishop has the authority. So if there is some other explanation I'm certainly open to it.
It never hurts to have friends in high places.
I'll take a Cardinal's opinion and influence (along with that of many others) over a local Bishop any day.
The local bishops, historically, have almost always tried to suppress events such as this. Support always come from outside to eventually confirm and embrace these true apparitions.
Don't be in a hurry for someone else's approval. Go to Rome City for yourself and pray on it while there. You'll get your answer.
I did.
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