Questions for Burke--------------------
By Daryl Schlesser | Arcadia, Wis.
One has to wonder why a person of Archbishop Raymond Burke’s caliber can turn against so great a God and his beloved mother, Mary?
As Christ and his apostles walked the countryside teaching and establishing churches, Archbishop Burke has left a trail of church closings, destruction and scattered faithful.
How many tears do you think Mary has shed watching her poor, hungry, sick and homeless as she sees millions of dollars spent on an ego shrine in La Crosse?
Instead of condemning the good people of St. Stanislaus Kostka parish of St. Louis, he had a golden opportunity to learn how they successfully ran the nuts and bolts of their parish, leaving his clergy more than enough time to minister to the faithful so that this great church could flourish even beyond our wildest dreams. Or are we destined to become a church driven by money, power, politics, sex and ego?
May the Triune God Bless and Save us all.
Daryl Schlesser
Arcadia, WI
Member of Saint Boniface Parish
Wumandee, Wisconsin.
Archbishop Burke made tough decision____________________
By Thomas A. Szyszkiewicz | Peterson, Minn.
Daryl Schlesser’s letter regarding Archbishop Raymond Burke made absolutely no sense. It’s very hard to argue with strictly emotional statements that have no basis in fact, but I will attempt my best.
Anyone who knows the man knows he has not turned against God and Mary. Anyone who knows him knows that the shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe is no ego trip but something built for the glory of God and the renewal of God’s people. Anyone who knows him knows that he does not delight in closing churches but only closed them because of practical necessity. Anyone who knows him knows that his decision to deal with St. Stanislaus Parish was done only because he knows his duties as a bishop and that those duties are not always pleasant.
Mr. Schlesser believes the archbishop could have learned something from the parish. Apparently Mr. Schlesser needs to learn that the situation at St. Stanislaus had always been against the norms of the Catholic Church, even when the agreement allowing the lay board of trustees was first signed in 1891. Apparently Mr. Schlesser needs to learn that many previous archbishops of St. Louis tried to deal with the parish and none succeeded. Apparently Mr. Schlesser needs to learn that the St. Stanislaus board has never had an audit done that was made available to the archdiocese or the general public and so no one really knows how much money they have or how much their land and properties are worth.
Archbishop Burke at least had the courage and forthrightness to take the bull by the horns even though it would have been easier to let it slide, as so many did before him. Because he took decisive action does not mean he should be subjected to the slanders of those who do not know him or the situations he faces.
Here we see in the first letter, an example of a pitiable man in the throes of a very confused state, speaking the same distortions which have become "sound bite" items and "cheers" of those who choose schism over fidelity and obedience. Thomas A. Szyszkiewicz, of course and as usual, responds clearly and factually, in a manner which rational people will understand.
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