Cardinal Burke - The New Testament | SRS #338
Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke provides a comprehensive overview of the New Testament, focusing on the resurrection of Jesus Christ as the central event, the four gospels as historical accounts, the apostles' role in founding the Church, and the sacraments—particularly the Eucharist—as the means of accessing Christ's salvation. He emphasizes the continuity between Old and New Testaments, the reality of demonic activity, and devotional practices like the rosary.
Summary
Cardinal Burke begins by establishing the resurrection as the most controversial yet central question of the New Testament, supported by multiple historical witnesses across the four gospels and attested by transformations like St. Paul's conversion from persecutor to apostle. He explains that the gospels were written within a century of Christ's death, relying on oral tradition and eyewitness accounts, with no contradictions among the four accounts despite variations in which miracles and parables each includes.
The cardinal discusses the New Testament's 27 books: four gospels, Acts of the Apostles, Paul's epistles (including pastoral letters to Timothy and Titus), Catholic epistles from other apostles, and Revelation. He emphasizes that the New Testament fulfills rather than abolishes the Old Testament, with Christ himself affirming that not even one iota of the law would be destroyed but rather fulfilled in him.
Regarding Christ's nature and knowledge, Burke clarifies that while Christ had his own individual thoughts, they were always in perfect harmony with the Father's will. He explains Mary's selection as Christ's mother through God's infinite love and the necessity of Christ being born of a woman to be fully human. Mary is presented as the new Eve to Christ's new Adam, the role model for all mothers in bringing children to Christ through baptism.
The cardinal provides detailed accounts of Christ's public ministry—his baptism by John, his miracles and healings, his teachings through parables—all demonstrating God's love and mercy. He addresses the persecution Christ faced from religious leaders who rejected him as the Messiah because they expected an earthly ruler rather than a spiritual savior. He describes the Last Supper as the institution of both the Eucharist and the priesthood, where Christ anticipated his salvific death and commanded his apostles to perpetuate this mystery.
The crucifixion narrative includes Christ's passion, his appearances being recorded in the gospels, and the redemptive significance of his death. Burke explains the resurrection as occurring between Friday evening and Sunday morning, described as an explosion of light that glorified Christ's body. He documents Christ's 40 days of post-resurrection appearances to the apostles, the Emmaus road account, and the institution of the apostles as the first bishops with authority to offer Mass and forgive sins.
Burke addresses the rapid growth of the Church after Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit empowered the apostles to preach fearlessly despite persecution and martyrdom. He discusses the nature of heaven as a transformed new earth and new heaven, and addresses purgatory as supported by Scripture (2 Maccabees) and the Church's understanding of praying for the deceased to aid their purification.
On practical matters, Burke discusses the Father's role as protector and moral guide in the family, the reality of demonic activity in the modern world, and the armor of God described in Ephesians. He provides detailed instructions on praying the rosary, explaining its structure around the mysteries of Christ's life and its role as a gospel prayer meditating on salvation history.
Finally, Burke discusses the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse, Wisconsin, which he founded, explaining the 1531 apparition to Juan Diego in Mexico City. He describes the miraculous preservation of the image on the tilma (cactus cloth garment) and reports that millions were converted to Christ through this apparition. He invites engagement with the shrine's five-year preparation for the 500th anniversary of the apparition in 2031.
About this episode
Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke is an American cardinal, canon lawyer, and one of the Catholic Church’s most prominent defenders of traditional doctrine and liturgy. He previously served as Archbishop of St. Louis and as Prefect of the Apostolic Signatura, the Church’s highest judicial court, before being elevated to the College of Cardinals by Pope Benedict XVI in 2010. He is also the founder of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Privacy Isn't Paranoia, It's Protection. Download the Glacier app today: https://srs.site/glacierapp Shawn Ryan Show Links SUBSCRIBE: http://www.youtube.com/@ShawnRyanShow Sign up: https://shawnryanshow.com/pages/newsletter Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shawn-ryan-show/id1492492083 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5eodRZd3qR9VT1ip1wI7xQ?si=59f9d106e56a4509 Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnryanshow Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnryanshow/ Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shawnryanshow/ Follow on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/@shawnryanshow Follow on X: https://twitter.com/ShawnRyanShow SRS Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4pqo9Uoh0WuUKxw0BmaK1yrg9Kd7E4lk Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkoujZQZatbqy4KGcgjpVxQ/join #vigilanceelite #shawnryanshow Cardinal Burke Links: Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Website - https://guadalupeshrine.org Five Years with Mary - https://sempervirgo.org Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Privacy Isn't Paranoia. It's Protection. - https://theglacierapp.com Live better longer with BUBS Naturals. Get 20% OFF on collagen, MCT creamers, and more with code SHAWN at https://bubsnaturals.com/srs Go to https://moinkbox.com/SRS to get free chicken wings in every box for a year as long as you're a paying customer. Don’t sleep on [@ultrapouches]. New customers get 15% Off with code SRS at https://takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad Sign up at DraftKings in all 50 states with code SRS, spend $5, and get $200 in rewards within 21 days. Go to https://calderalab.com/SRS and use code SRS for 20% off your first order. 0:00 Welcome Back & Opening Prayer 22:23 Acts, the Early Church & Jesus 36:25 Miracles, Forgiveness & Old Testament Prophecy 52:22 Mary, the New Eve & Life After Death 1:03:30 Why Jesus Was Persecuted 1:19:07 Judas, the Apostles & the Last Supper 1:31:05 The Eucharist, Crucifixion & Sacred Heart 1:47:37 Resurrection, Pentecost & the Gospel 2:03:12 Revelation & the End Times 2:16:01 Martyrdom, Spiritual Warfare & Prayer 2:33:41 Our Lady of Guadalupe & Reading the Bible 2:40:57 Closing Prayer & Farewell
Key Insights
- Burke argues that St. Paul's dramatic conversion from persecutor of Christians to great teacher of the faith demonstrates the historical reality of the resurrection, as it represents a fundamental transformation that could only result from an actual encounter with the risen Christ.
- The cardinal states that the four gospels were written within a century of Christ's death, not centuries later as some claim, based on manuscript studies and comparative analysis with other writings of the same period.
- Burke explains that people in first-century Mediterranean culture were accustomed to memorizing long accounts accurately, making oral tradition a reliable method of transmitting gospel accounts before they were written down.
- The cardinal clarifies that while Christ had individual thoughts as God the Son incarnate, these thoughts were always in perfect harmony with the Father's will, never contrary to it.
- Burke argues that Mary's selection as Christ's mother was necessary because Christ needed to be born of a woman to be fully human, which is why God chose to work through a woman rather than sending the Son directly to earth.
- The cardinal states that devotion to Mary actually increases devotion to Christ because Mary's entire life is directed toward Jesus and his mission, making her a guide deeper into the mystery of redemption.
- Burke teaches that God suffered in Christ's human nature as demonstrated by the crucifix, and that God's compassion for humanity is expressed through his continued efforts to draw his children back to him through the Church and sacraments.
- The cardinal explains that the New Testament brings fulfillment to the Old Testament rather than cancellation, with Christ himself affirming that not one iota of the law would be destroyed but rather fulfilled in him.
- Burke describes the Eucharist as transubstantiation—the very substance of bread being changed into Christ's body while retaining the appearance of bread—making it the actual body and blood of Christ, not merely a symbol.
- The cardinal asserts that demonic activity is more prevalent in the present time than many realize, and that Satan's greatest success comes when people believe he does not exist, allowing him to cause greater damage.
- Burke teaches that a father's primary calling is not to be a friend to his children but to be a secure guide, protector, and moral leader who must have the courage to say no, even at the cost of temporary disapproval.
- The cardinal explains that the rosary is fundamentally a gospel prayer meditating on the mysteries of Christ's life rather than a magical practice, with the repetitive nature strengthening reflection on salvation history.
- Burke reports that the tilma (cactus cloth garment) bearing the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe should have disintegrated within 30-40 years but has been miraculously preserved for nearly 500 years, with millions of people converted to Christ through this apparition.
- The cardinal states that the narrow gate to heaven does not mean God's mercy is limited, but rather warns against human presumption—the tendency to think one can do whatever one wants and God will forgive without genuine sorrow and desire to change.
- Burke emphasizes that only Christ has the power to cast out demons and that exorcists must always act in Christ's name rather than their own, with the presumption of personal power being a fatal temptation in spiritual warfare.
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[0:05] Cardinal Burke, welcome back for day two. >> Good to be back. >> It's a much better night last night. >> Good. Thanks be to God. >> But um so yesterday we spent all day going over the Old Testament and and very a brief overview of it. And um today we will be going over the New Testament. brief overview again. So, um, thank you again for coming and, uh, >> welcome. >> Start you off with, uh, same [0:37] introduction as yesterday, just in case anybody didn't hear it. Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke, you're an American cardinal, widely respected for your expertise in canon law and church governance. You previously served as Archbishop of St. Louis and…
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