THE speech!

The recent speech given by Archbishop Raymond Burke continues to send shockwaves through the Catholic world. More than a few bishops must be feeling very uncomfortable.

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[thesaint11006]

Hi Michael - please keep up the great work! Just wanted to correct your pronunciation of Cardinal Ouellet's name. His name is pronounced: "Wellet", rather than "Ooolet". Just wanted to make a small fraternal correction. God Bless, Michael! (That's the way we would pronounce his name up here in Canada!) ;D

[RealCatholicTV]

@thesaint11006 We have heard a dozen different pronunciations from different Canadians . . . .

[kingshounds]

When I, as a Protestant, look at the tenets of the Roman Catholic Church versus the current state of affairs within the Roman Catholic Church, I become terribly discouraged. How can I reconcile this calling toward Catholicism with the reality I see every day? How can I defend Catholicism when I look at the antics of many of the supposed leaders of the church? What can I say to my Protestant friends when they see prominent "Catholic" politicians, judges, and celebrities mock church teaching?

[RealCatholicTV]

@kingshounds You should make sure those quotation marks you put around "Catholic" are audible! Make sure your listeners know these people are wrong!

[beingcatholic]

Why doesn't the Church just fire these Bishops, Priests and Deacons outright without hesitation? I know this would be like an earthquake through all American parishes. Many would leave the Church but it would be honest. When I paint my house a color that my neighborhood covenant does not permit I have to either re-paint my house, or move to another neighborhood. Why are we haning on tot hese dinosaurs and there followers (the bigger problem)? FIRE THEM NOW!!!

Ok, what am I missing?

[rocksmeller99]

I like that "AND Bishops". We need Generals. We don't have enough Generals.

[tigerarmyrule]

Clear, insightful and fearless analysis. What we have come to expect from Michael.

The nub of the issue as I see it is that the hierarchy simply has to accept the reality that most nominal catholics do not accept the teaching magisterium and hence are not catholics in any real sense. OK the numbers presenting for Hatch match and dispatch ceremonies will fall if this fact is recognised and acted on but what of it? Should lies be winked at to pretend numbers are big?

[2groomer]

Keep up the good work, we need more like you. People,... please keep Michael in your prayers so he can continue speaking the truth!

[MrChristianBeliever]

@kingshounds Re: I AM A PROTESTANT DEFENDING THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AGAINST A CATHOLIC.

That is awesome! I love it.

I hope you join the faith and help weed out the wolves who teach their own doctrine while calling themselves "Catholic".

[MrChristianBeliever]

@kingshounds Re: How can I defend Catholicism when I look at the antics of many of the supposed leaders of the church?

In addition to RCTV's response, you can compare what these, so called "Catholic Leaders" do with respect to Catechism. Are they in union with the teachings of Catholic church (more specifically the Magisterium)?

Question those who call themselves "Catholic" and do not follow their own faith. Let them know that they are not "Catholic" when they mock church teaching.

[inrikatieguy]

@kingshounds You are not alone. My husband left RCIA about 13 years ago for this very reason. Thankfully he tried again about 6 years ago and had a wonderful, faithful RCIA teacher. Please don't give up. Pray about finding an orthodox parish to take RCIA in or whether or not God wants you to stay and educate the people at the one your at. We thank God for you and pray for your perseverance.

[steam0001]

News!! !!!! "Congratulations to Archbishop Burke, who was just named "Cardinal" by Pope Benedict XVI!" Via HLI ON FACEBOOK!!!!!!!!! Congratulations Cardinal Burke & Keep up the good work!!!!!!!!