Author Archives: Ron Conte

Theological Q and A

Posted on 22 May 2018 by Ron Conte

I’m resuming the question and answer posts. Ask a question on almost any topic in theology. Please keep questions brief, and don’t expect a very long response. Ronald L. Conte Jr.

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Faithfulness in Disagreeing with Any Roman Pontiff

Posted on 21 May 2018 by Ron Conte

The Catholic faithful are required under pain of mortal sin and excommunication, to avoid heresy and schism, to believe what the Magisterium teaches as doctrine, and to accept the authority of the Church over discipline. But we also have the … Continue reading →

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An Auxiliary Bishop exalts himself above the Roman Pontiff

Posted on 18 May 2018 by Ron Conte

Auxiliary Bishop Athanasius Schneider of the Archdiocese of Saint Mary in Astana, Kazakhstan, has given yet another interview, in which he speaks as if he were judge over the Roman Pontiff and over the entire Magisterium: Interview: Bishop Schneider Addresses … Continue reading →

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Unfaithful Conservatives have turned Humanae Vitae into a Fabergé egg

Posted on 17 May 2018 by Ron Conte

Conservatives complain when the Pope criticizes them. They say, “Why is he criticizing those who are most faithful?” There is an assumption common among conservatives that the majority opinion in the conservative Catholic subculture is essentially inerrant. But, in fact, … Continue reading →

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On Cooperation with a Contracepting Spouse

Posted on 16 May 2018 by Ron Conte

Suppose that one spouse in a marriage wishes to use contraception, and the other spouse, following Catholic teaching, wishes to have natural marital relations open to life. Can the couple have sexual relations, if one spouse is committing the sin … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis on the modern-day versions of Gnosticism and Pelagianism

Posted on 12 May 2018 by Ron Conte

This article Pope Francis warns of two paths to holiness explains the teaching of the Pope on this point quite well. It is a criticism that applies to many conservatives and traditionalists, so it has been rejected or ignored by … Continue reading →

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Request for Prayers

Posted on 7 May 2018 by Ron Conte

I’m asking my readers, please include me in your prayers. I am again having a lot of problems with my back. This has been going on for over 2 years now. Please pray that God will give me His guidance … Continue reading →

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A Call To Faith

Posted on 6 May 2018 by Ron Conte

Suppose that a Pope, any Pope at all, issues a papal document, containing a new definition of dogma. In this hypothetical, everyone agrees that the teaching meets all of the conditions for it to be infallible under Papal Infallibility. However, … Continue reading →

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A Contrary Opinion on the Work of Janet Smith

Posted on 2 May 2018 by Ron Conte

The National Catholic Register has an article titled: Janet Smith, Fearless Defender of ‘Humanae Vitae’. Defender? Nothing could be further from the truth. Smith has gutted the teaching of the Church against contraception, turning Humanae Vitae into a hollow shell … Continue reading →

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Does Opposing the Pope really help the Church?

Posted on 30 April 2018 by Ron Conte

A while back, I read an absolutely ridiculous article, by which I mean an article deserving of ridicule, over at 1Peter5: Our Battle Against Seemingly Insurmountable Odds. It’s about the battle against the Pope, the person chosen by Jesus Christ … Continue reading →

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The first review of “The Catholic Marriage Bed”

Posted on 29 April 2018 by Ron Conte

My book, The Catholic Marriage Bed, received its first Amazon review here [now gone because I’ve updated the book to a Revised Edition]. Lots of personal insults not related to the book. Some unrelated criticism of my believe in Medjugorje … Continue reading →

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Defending Pope Francis: What is a Truth-Idol?

Posted on 28 April 2018 by Ron Conte

Pope Francis gave a homily at the Chrism Mass in Saint Peter’s Basilica on Holy Thursday. A certain paragraph of that talk has been criticized as if it were false or heterodox. Pope Francis: “We must be careful not to … Continue reading →

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