The Citizen and his bride were driving to Boston the other day when we heard a commentator share a quote from Edmund Burke. For those unfamiliar with the gentleman, he was an Irish political theorist, statesman, essayist, orator, and philosopher who lived in the 18th century. As a member of the House of Commons, his…
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Archbishop Burke – An Exemplary Catholic Citizen
by The Citizen
The Citizen has goals in life. As I grow older, the list grows longer. The latest goal is to have the opportunity to meet Archbishop Burke someday. To be candid, I knew little about him before this month, but his address at the National Catholic Day of Prayer was truly inspirational.