Cardinal Burke on SSPX
Cardinal Raymond L. Burke, prefect of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura, speaks about the ongoing reconciliation talks with the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X.
The Spirituality and Miracles of St. Clare of Assisi
August 11 is the memorial of St. Clare, one of my favorite saints. She was the first woman to follow the life of radical poverty practiced by St. Francis of Assisi and is the co-founder of the Poor Clares. Although I am not a Franciscan, I have had Franciscan friends, clergy, and spiritual directors instruct me on the beauty of St. Clare's spirituality. I have also learned a great deal from reading about her over the years. Clare and Francis (2007) is a film which depicts the fascinating story of her dramatic conversion and surrender to the will of God. St. Clare is the patron saint of television. She is also the patron of eye disorders, embroiderers, good weather, and telephones. The Contemplative Life The Lady Clare was born into a noble family in Assisi in 1193 and was admired for her great beauty. When she heard Francis of Assisi preach his Lenten homilies at the Church of San Giorgio, she was captivated by his words. At age eighteen, she heard him say: "When the
He is wonderful and ALWAYS right in line with the Church, and not afraid to tell it the way it is, but with great humility and charity. Thanks for posting this!! We miss our Archbishop Burke, but know he is doing so much more for the Worldwide Church, as Cardinal, and through the office he is heading.
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St. Louis
He sounds very optimistic and well balanced in his comments. Thank you, Jean, for sharing this video.
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