The writing & works of

Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke

The Priesthood and the Laity

Just as the priests must live in service to the laity, the faithful have an opportunity (and, indeed, an obligation!) to support priests with their prayers, their generosity, and their honesty.

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The Church Today

This wide ranging and insightful conversation--part of an exclusive interview with Cardinal Burke--covers a lot of ground and tackles some pressing topics that are particular to our age.

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The Devotion to the Sacred Heart

Our religion is no mere ideology or moral code: it is a living relationship with Christ, Our Lord and Our Brother. This is why the devotional life, which helps our Faith find expression in our daily life, is so important.

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What Is the Sacred Priesthood?

In this short interview--the first of four in a new series--His Eminence talks about the meaning of the sacred priesthood. Join us as we delve into the role of a shepherd, the love of the Savior to which the priesthood bears witness, and the ultimate value of the sacraments and the Holy Mass.

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Stay up-to-date with the Abbey

The Abbot's Circle is a first-of-its-kind virtual monastery—an evolving, curated library that offers an inside look at the artistic, cultural, intellectual, and spiritual work that the Norbertines of St. Michael’s Abbey carry out each day for the praise and honor of God.

Hidden in the stillness of southern California’s desert mountains, St. Michael’s Abbey goes about a timeless and supernatural mission: the common worship of God. This is a place for all to encounter the unfathomable beauty of God and to enter into the mystery of His unrelenting love.

Against a culture in ever desperate need for beauty, St. Michael’s Abbey stands as a refuge for reverent liturgy, inspiring art, and captivating sacred music and chant. Through our work, we are laying the foundation for the sanctification of our society and a renewal in our Church.