Author Archives: Ron Conte

The Eucharist of the Last Supper was Jesus’ glorified body

Posted on 26 February 2019 by Ron Conte

The first Mass, the only Mass with Jesus as the in person celebrant, rather than a priest standing in persona Christi, was the Last Supper. And it was the only consecration of the Eucharist before His death and resurrection. Therefore, … Continue reading →

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Michael Voris versus Feeneyism

Posted on 25 February 2019 by Ron Conte

This past weekend, I had a dispute on Twitter with Christine Niles of ChurchMilitant.com over some assertions I made, first about Feeneyism then about schism. This post is about Feeneyism, and the next one will be about schism. Feeneyism I … Continue reading →

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People are too quick to accuse Pope Francis

Posted on 24 February 2019 by Ron Conte

What if Pope Francis said something like, “if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ has not risen,” or “if Christ has not risen, then your faith is in vain,” or “if the dead do not rise again, … Continue reading →

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The Incarnation and the Consecration of the Eucharist

Posted on 24 February 2019 by Ron Conte

There is not uncommon comparison that some theologians make between Jesus becoming man at the virgin conception and Incarnation versus Jesus becoming present at the consecration of the Eucharist. At the Incarnation, he is present in body, blood, soul, and … Continue reading →

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Notes on the Abuse Summit

Posted on 22 February 2019 by Ron Conte

Here are the 21 points of reflection from the Holy Father: http://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2019/02/21/190221f.html It’s all good, but rather vague. It is clear that the abuse summit is merely the start of a long process to implement various changes, and also to … Continue reading →

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Abuse Summit: my criticism of the criticism

Posted on 21 February 2019 by Ron Conte

1. Criticism: the summit only addresses minors being abused, not vulnerable adults and seminarians. Reply: Why should the Church be run by online commentators, or by whatever opinion is in vogue in discussions in the media? There is an attitude … Continue reading →

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Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, congratulations on your election as Pope!

Posted on 21 February 2019 by Ron Conte

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC has written an open letter to every Bishop, priest, and deacon on earth, calling for them to resign from their ministry, if they have committed any grave exterior sexual sins. “If you are sexually active, … Continue reading →

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Suggestions for Post Topics and the Newsletter

Posted on 21 February 2019 by Ron Conte

Readers of this blog: what topics would you like me to write about in future posts? Supporters: what topics do you suggest for the Newsletter? So far, the March newsletter will have an article on the Sacrament of Ordination (as … Continue reading →

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So an heretical Deacon thinks all gay priests should leave the ministry

Posted on 19 February 2019 by Ron Conte

I cannot stay silent in the fact of this ridiculous hypocrisy. Deacon Jim Russell repeatedly publicly argued, contrary to definitive Church teaching and the moral law, that the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were moral. A Catholic deacon thinks it … Continue reading →

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Books to Prepare for Catholic Marriage

Posted on 19 February 2019 by Ron Conte

Books I’ve written, which would be excellent for Catholic couples preparing to marry. 1. Roman Catholic Marital Sexual Ethics The first three chapters cover the basics of Catholic moral teaching. Then the book delves into abortion, contraception, artificial procreation (IVF … Continue reading →

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New Eschatology Book

Posted on 18 February 2019 by Ron Conte

My new eschatology book is now available in Kindle format as well as print:

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Does God will many religions?

Posted on 17 February 2019 by Ron Conte

Well, of course the answer is Yes and No. Before the fact of our sinfulness, No, God does not will many religions. [1 Timothy 2] {2:1} And so I beg you, first of all, to make supplications, prayers, petitions, and … Continue reading →

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