[BlatherNaut]

All things considered, Cardinal Burke told CNA that the Synod on the Family can be a good thing, “as long as it’s firmly grounded in the Church’s doctrine and discipline regarding marriage. But it cannot simply be a kind of sentimental or personal approach that doesn’t respect the objective reality of marriage.”

“To the degree that all of it is solidly grounded in the Church’s teaching and her discipline, I believe it will be very positive,” he said.

http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/cardinal-burke-media-hijacking-synod-on-the-family-79760

His words imply uncertainty. If he truly believes that the Pope will clearly and absolutely oppose any erosion of orthodoxy, why would he make such an equivocal statement?

[SumProVita]

He did so because, when human beings are involved, nothing is certain. It is wisdom in his framing of words. Cardinal Burke has great wisdom and courage.