I THINK WHAT CARDINAL EIJK SAID TO AND ABOUT CARDINAL BURKE AT A RECENT MASS IN LACROSSE IS WORTH THINKING ABOUT AS WE ARE IN A NEW PAPAL ERA WITH POPE LEO XIV

 

Let’s face it, the Pope Francis era is now defunct (RIP).

We are in a new papal era, one of hope, kindness and clarity under Pope Leo XIV. Thanks be to God and Praised be Jesus Christ!

If I were to venture an educated guess, I would say that the discussions of the Cardinals at their pre-conclave meetings, raised issues that would need to be addressed by the new pope, whoever that would be. This means a thorough evaluation of the negative things from the Pope Francis’ era. How he humiliated some of his own cardinals rather than enter into a private dialogue with them to diffuse their concerns. 

I am thinking of all the horrible off-the-cuff things Pope Francis said which were confusing, incoherent and inane, which the Vatican at first tried to combat with clarification but later gave up on that!

He exacerbated the dissent and polarization of the traditional heterodox right by lumping all traditionalists together, calling them backwards and mentally ill in serious ways. 

He encouraged the heterodox left by making them think that through synodality they could get what they couldn’t get with the previous papacies, post-Vatican II, namely women ordained, LGBTQ+++ ideologies acknowledged and regularized, thus corrupting the sacramental principles of the Church especially as it regards Holy Orders and Holy Matrimony. 

We were seeing, though, an impatience from the heterodox left with Pope Francis as he gave them hope for heterodox changes but did not deliver! That was polarizing for them, thanks be to God. 

Caving into the polarizing heterodox left would have catastrophic consequences for the Church, which the late great Cardinal George Pell knew about and blew the whistle, especially calling Pope Francis’ papacy a catastrophe for the Church, his words not mine, btw. 

I’m thinking of how His Holiness canceled in so many ways the papal magisteriums of St. Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI, the later while he was still living!  And Pope Francis even canceled much of Pope Paul VI’s desire for unity, as enunciated in his Holy Year Exhortation for 1975, calling the heterodox left away from dissenting from traditional Catholic teachings, deforming the new Mass and misinterpreting the Second Vatican Council for heterodox purposes. 

Thus, what Cardinal Eijk said in a homily at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe recently with Cardinal Burke as celebrant is quite important in the Pope Leo XIV era:

This is an AI overview of what Cardinal Eijk said and it is stunning as he was considered a possible candidate for the papacy, no far right prelate to say the least, but more like Pope Paul VI:

CardinalWim Eijk of Utrecht praised Cardinal Raymond Burke for his steadfastness in the face of what Eijk sees as Pope Francis's challenges to traditional Catholic teachings. Eijk reportedly acknowledged Burke's "endurance" and "steadfastness" in the face of what he considers difficult times for the Church under Pope Francis according to Where Peter Is. This praise stems from Burke's vocal criticism of some of Pope Francis's actions and teachings, particularly regarding issues like the reception of Holy Communion for divorced and remarried Catholics. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown: 

• Burke's Criticisms:

  Cardinal Burke has been a prominent voice of dissent within the Church, particularly concerning Pope Francis's document "Amoris Laetitia," which some interpret as allowing for more flexible rules on communion for divorced and remarried Catholics.
• Eijk's Perspective:

  Cardinal Eijk, while not necessarily agreeing with all of Burke's specific criticisms, seems to admire Burke's unwavering commitment to traditional Catholic doctrine and his willingness to publicly express his concerns, according to Where Peter Is.
• Endurance and Steadfastness:

  Eijk's praise focuses on Burke's ability to endure what he sees as challenging circumstances under Pope Francis's leadership, suggesting that Burke's actions are motivated by a deep commitment to Catholic faith and tradition.
• Context of the Praise:

  This praise comes amid a period of significant discussion and debate within the Catholic Church regarding Pope Francis's approach to various issues, including the role of tradition and the interpretation of Church doctrine.