Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke Bücher

Cardinal Burke, former Archbishop of St. Louis and current chaplain of the Order of Malta, engages in a candid discussion with Guillaume d'Alancon, a delegate for family and life issues in a French diocese. They address pressing contemporary issues including the Church, Liturgy, spiritual renewal, family, marriage, openness to children, and respect for life. Cardinal Burke approaches each theme from a perspective of deep Faith, prioritizing clarity and directness over political correctness. As a seasoned canonist with extensive pastoral experience, he navigates these complex subjects with lucidity, offering insights into the moral and spiritual challenges of our time. He emphasizes the significance of natural law, inherent in every human heart, and highlights Jesus as the essential connection between the Father and Christian souls. Jesus serves as the door through which the praises and sacrifices of souls reach the Father, and through which divine graces flow into the world. The discussion encourages a deeper understanding of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, urging readers to explore its profound mysteries and the immense love it embodies for humanity.

In Divine Love Made Flesh: The Holy Eucharist as the Sacrament of Charity, His Eminence Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke examines the beauty and power of the Most Holy Sacrament of the Eucharist in light of the profound and elucidating teachings of Blessed Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI. Using clear and illuminating language, Cardinal Burke guides one through the teaching of the Church on this Most Holy Sacrament and its place in the life of every disciple of Jesus Christ. Truly inspiring, this spiritual treatise on the central Mystery of our Faith links the rich theology of the Church with pastoral practice and the spiritual life. To this end, Cardinal Burke's marvelous ability to reach the layman in simple yet inspiring language is sure to engender the love of the Eucharist in the hearts of all who read it.