Listers, it is no secret that St. Peter’s List has great adulation for our Prince of the Church, Cardinal Burke. Previously, SPL published a list of photographs from when the Prince visited the Notre-Dame de Fontgombault, in which there are wonderful shots the the Cappa Magna.
Cardinal Burke on SPL
- Cardinal Burke: 10 Photos of this Wondrous Prince of the Church
- Cardinal Burke at Notre-Dame de Fontgombault: 21 Photos
- The Dignity of the Eucharistic Celebration: 8 Teachings from Cardinal Burke
- 8 Notable Videos from Cardinal Burke
The following gallery is a collection of photographs of Cardinal Burke from various sources. St. Peter’s List hopes to bring attention to this excellent Prince of the Church and illuminate his good work that should not go unnoticed.1
Cardinal Burke in Sydney via Badger Catholic Blog.
Newly-appointed US Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke looks on during a meeting with relatives and friends at the Vatican, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010. Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals on Saturday amid cheers in St. Peter’s Basilica, bringing a mostly Italian group into the elite club that will eventually elect his successor. (AP Photo/Pier Paolo Cito)
Cardinal Burke in the Cappa Magna with the Institute of Christ the King
Cardinal Burke in the “Cappa Magna” or Great Cape.
Cardinal Burke in the old galero.
Cardinal Burke’s Homily of Thanksgiving at the PNAC in Rome. – New Liturgical Movement
The “Official Portrait” from the Archdiocese of St. Louis
Cardinal Burke and the Holy Father via WDTPRS
Cardinal Burke at Thomas More College.
Cardinal Burke and the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Preist.
- Updated: The list was updated on 3-12-13 [↩]
28 comments
Konstantin says:
Apr 26, 2012
Wonderful! We love him, too.
Éamonn says:
Apr 27, 2012
He came to Knock last Autumn to celebrate a Pontifical High Mass in the old Parish Church (site of the apparition). He preached wonderfully (with the classic opening line “Praised be Jesus Christ, Now and Forever”) and after a two and a half hour ceremony, which followed a 2 hour prolife conference, had all the time in he world for the attendees who crowded around him. After a very long day, being mobbed by small children and he had a smile and a gracious word for everyone. A great man, a veritable Prince!
Brother Juniper says:
Apr 27, 2012
I have followed Cardinal Burke’s career for many years, wishing we could have one such as him here in Washington, D.C. I was sad to see him leave St Louis as I worry about using such faithful servants in administrative positions rather than leading the flock. But perhaps that is too much good for one city, both a baseball team like the Cardinals (if my Nats can become a franchise as successful in the long term as the Cardinals, I will be well pleased) and a Cardinal such as this.
Magdalene says:
Apr 27, 2012
I also have followed Cardinal Burke’s path since he was in Lacrosse. The Servant of God, Fr. John Hardon chose him to watch over the Marian Catechist apostolate which is where I first knew of him.
I hope he will take over Cardinal Levada’s position when that one retires.
I recognize the Francsicans of the Immaculate (friar and sisters) in the top photo and I know Cardinal Burke has ordained some of the priests in this order, even with the Extraordinary Form.
Ave Maria!
matt says:
May 1, 2012
Is there any history behind his long train? I’ve never seen a Cardinal with such elaborate garb. My first thought was that it was a little over the top. Can someone please explain why it is appropriate.
fr. patrick mcmahon, ph.d. says:
Jun 17, 2012
yes,
actually the cappa magna was designed in the Middle Ages for a prelate on horseback to present a dignified appearance. the train was to cover the horse’s ass. While the prelatial horse is a thing of the past, the cappa magna is one of the few relics of the past that still serves its original purpose. this is particularly true in the case of Cardinal Burke.
Thomas Mitchell says:
Sep 9, 2012
What purpose are you alluding to father? The use of the cappa magna as a ceremonial item, or to its continued use to cover a horses ass sans horse?
If the former is true, then you are to be commended for your knowledge of history. If, instead, you meant the latter, than I expect more than barely concealed contempt for a Cardinal (and a bishop) from a priest. Perhaps I am imagining an attack and I misunderstood your comment. If so I apologize. If I am correct in assuming an attack on another man’s character and reputaton, I advise (humbly) that you exercise some priestly discretion and discipline in your speech.
Roderick says:
Oct 29, 2012
Fr. McMahon, Thanks for your comment. The flamboyance and arrogance of this over the top garb worn by the Cardinal, is well, pathetic.
Bob Denstedt says:
Jun 7, 2012
I am shocked that so many people have commented so positively about Cardinal Burke. These photographs show a “leader” that in no way resembles or calls to mind the simple man of the Scriptures, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The elaborate garments are absolutley shameful, the threats of excommunication so often used by Burke as Archbishop of Saint Louis were awful. These elements are NOT of the Christ of peace and forgiveness.
Thomas Mitchell says:
Aug 20, 2012
The same Christ of peace and forgiveness who violently drove the money changers from the temple, and chastised the pharisees.
These elaborate garments have developed through custom and tradition in the Church. They adorn the princes of the church as symbols of the heavenly glories that await the servants of God. They designated these men as men set apart. Now I am the first to admit that these trapping can go to one’s head, but that is something one must fight against. The way I think of it is that all of these trappings and elaborate garments are to be laid at the feet of Christ, both spiritually and literally. If we abandon all that makes the Church outwardly beautiful, we will end up abandoning ourselves. Remember that men thrive on symbols.
As to your claims of excommunication being awful, that is the point. One who has separated themselves from the mind of the Church publicly should be called out just as publicly. This is done primarily for two reasons:
1. That the excommunicated individual might recognize the gravity of their actions, and move toward repentance as quickly as possible.
2. That the faithful can be warned of the gravity of the action that warranted the excommunication, and avoid the same thing themselves.
Excommunication does not really condemn person to hell per se, it is a recognition that their deeds have done so. It is not a “Christian curse.”
I am shocked (not really) that some individuals are upset that a bishop is using all of his powers to guard his sheep. After all, he will be held accountable for them before God. I don’t think Christ will accept the excuse “that I didn’t want to upset or offend people.”
The penalties are serious because the matter is serious. The Church is fighting for the salvation of souls. We should not hamstring its defenders and sacrifice them on the altar of “niceness.”
roderick says:
Oct 29, 2012
Yes Bob, you are absolutely correct. Cardinal Burke is tempermentally unsuited to be a priest. The garments he wears are worse than shameful. When “princes” of the church have nothing constructive to offer in dialogue with those who disagrees with them, they resort to exercising their authority. Threats of excommunication and eternal damnation are 2 of the favorites used by this intellectually shallow man.
Charles Murphy says:
Aug 22, 2012
The cappa magna still reveals the horse’s ass. The precious pomp, priggishness, and self-exaltation is dazzling. Get thee behind me, Satan!
You are judging as the world judges their own kind. Where is the message of Christ in all this?
Thomas Mitchell says:
Sep 9, 2012
Charles, are you calling me Satan? How about eschewing the ad hominem attacks. I wonder why you are attacking me, or why you are attacking a prince of the Church. I am surprised that the moderators of this blog allow that comment to be published. You have just either insulted me, or a cardinal, by your comment concerning the ass of a horse. Perhaps exercising a little more charity in your commentary is required. You are the one spewing bile and self-righteousness, not I.
Thomas Mitchell says:
Sep 9, 2012
All of this calling a person a horse’s ass is causing me to seriously question whether or not I should be following this blog.
roderick says:
Oct 29, 2012
Thomas the reason that Cardinal Burke has been called a horse’s ass is because that is what he is.
roderick says:
Oct 29, 2012
Thomas, The Church has no “princes” we don’t have those any more. The Cardinal looks like a cross dresser in that ridiculous garb.
RorySPQR says:
Aug 26, 2012
Leave it to the ‘traditionalists’ to glorify this sort of ostentatious attire. I’m not necessarily opposed to it, but I don’t think that this sort of atavism should become the norm with in the Church by any stretch of the imagination. Something can really be said for those who claim that Cardinal Burke’s way of dressing is a thing of the past. Is a little bit of humility really too much to ask for?
Thomas Mitchell says:
Sep 9, 2012
Have you ever met Cardinal Burke? Can you pass judgement on his level of humility? Can you see into his soul? I suppose you would argue that there hasn’t been any humility in the Church until around the year 1969.
roderick says:
Oct 29, 2012
Yes Thomas, I have met the man. He is a cliche ridden intellectually shallow man. And, he looks ridiculous in that cross dresser outfit he is wearing in the photo.
bernard law says:
Oct 2, 2012
Burke claims to be anti-gay, but no heterosexual man would be caught dead in that outfit. Stop bearing false witness, Cardinal – Come out of the closet, and give your grandmother’s clothes back. Pitiful.
Guido says:
Dec 4, 2012
Raymond Cardinal Burke is a heretic.
John Calvin says:
Jan 26, 2013
Burke has driven away just as many people from the Church as he as attracted. He resides in a personally-constructed extremist wonderland. He too will fall, and fall hard.
Maggie McC says:
Mar 4, 2013
I think this com board has the worst collection of vile anti-Catholic bigots I have come across, apart fro a couple of sound commentators. God bless you, Thomas, and let’s pray for the souls of the others.
E.Gary Villanueva, MD, PhD, ScD, FACP says:
Mar 18, 2013
The Cappa Magna, is the thing of the past, it identify the Aristocratic position of the Church with the King and Queen of the past. I don’t go for that.
Jimmy says:
Mar 25, 2013
I think Burke is done with Francis leading the Church
Philip says:
Mar 30, 2013
The garb that the Cardinal wears says it all. This does not appear to be a man who has the service of others, including the God of Jesus Christ, to the fore but rather evidence of a man who appears obsessed with the self. Joseph Ratzinger’s analysis of the dangers of ‘pelagianism of the pious’ comes to mind here. For Ratzinger such people ‘want security, not hope’. Simplicity, which gives rise to humility and, therefore the ability to receive, is what the world needs more now than ever. Cardinal Burke’s outfit is the anthesis of an ability to be humble and to receive what we have been given over and above what we have deserved and achieved. In other words, Burke’s attire here is a throwback to a form of Christendom that, in the words of Paul Philibert OP, ‘is in the process of disappearing’. Hence, the Cardinal needs to come down off that horse, even if its ass is to be exposed again. It would be interesting to get Pope Francis’ view on such opulence!
Stephen Mozier says:
Apr 3, 2013
Hmmm, Jesus as a simple man – a man who allowed a jar of ointment worth 300 days of labour be poured onto him. A man who will return to Earth (according to Revelation) shining brightly and wearing a gold sash.
The criticisms of Cardinal Burke, and any form of beauty and elegance in the clothing, vestments, and architecture of the Roman Catholic Church is Marxist in origin and is an attack meant to bring Her down to destruction. Though I appreciate those who want simplicity, and would not criticise them for their simpler tastes, I would ask the favour be returned by not criticising those like Cardinal Burke and myself (my support for the Traditional Latin Mass, as per Summorum Pontificum). Even St. Francis of Assisi, whom our Holy Father has taken his papal name from, insisted on the highest and best when offering praise to our God, especially in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
I appreciate what Cardinal Burke wears and believe that we Catholics should give our absolute best in all that we are, not just internally but also externally. God bless Cardinal Burke – he has my complete support.
Cardinal Ignatius B. says:
Apr 9, 2013
In Luke’s gospel, Jesus receives a gift of ointment from a sinful woman and says ‘I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven- for she loved much’ (7: 47).
In my view, there is a significant difference between receiving an expensive gift and actively pursuing valuable things for their own sake. While it is an act of humility to receive a gift graciously (the humility lies in the receiving), it seems to me proud and boastful to seek out such raiment for ourselves.
We have been given the gift of salvation which is not earned or bought. It is a free gift and in my opinion it is the job of the church of God (including the clergy) to bring this gift to the poor. If then, Cardinal Burke were dressing the poor in these clothes, I think it would merit a lot more respect.
Mr. Mozier, you are right when you say that the highest and the best should be offered when praising God. It is just not apparent to me what exactly is being offered here. All being said, only God can judge Cardinal Burke’s heart condition, not you or I.