Archbishop Burke inspired vocations explosion. Leads to biggest Catholic ordination class in decades

[Lepanto]

Yet more evidence that conservatives are bringing the Church back from the brink in the US. This no doubt makes noted liberal Thomas Reese uncomfortable.

“At Kenrick, it’s not just Burke’s involvement that is cited for the turnaround in enrollment. The archbishop’s conservatism, too, is an appealing aspect to young seminarians.”

“The people who are attracted to the priesthood today tend to be much more conservative than their peers,” said the Rev. Thomas Reese of the Woodstock Theological Center in Washington. “Even in the 1950s, the people attracted to seminaries were more conservative than their peers, but not to the degree they are today.”

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[ASimpleSinner]

So long as we don’t get complacent, I truly believe this is just the tip of the iceberg.

 

[Madaglan]

Archbishop Burke is skittish around off-leash dogs? Interesting. So am I.

 

[estesbob]

Archbishop Burke is skittish around off-leash dogs? Interesting. So am I.

I hate it when people walk their dogs off leash. I often have to hold my 32 pound dog in my arms while waitng for an owner to come grab their dog. They invaribly tell me “my dog plays nice” to which i reply"mine doesnt"

 

[ASimpleSinner]

I hate it when people walk their dogs off leash. I often have to hold my 32 pound dog in my arms while waitng for an owner to come grab their dog. They invaribly tell me “my dog plays nice” to which i reply"mine doesnt"

Mine either. All 5 of them. I walk them at the same time.
Why should I be the one restraining my dogs going nuts for someone else’s benefit?