Author Archives: Ron Conte

The Two Types of Usury

Posted on 25 March 2018 by Ron Conte

[Exodus] {22:25} If you lend money to the poor of my people who live among you, you shall not coerce them like a collector, nor oppress them with usury. [Psalm 14] (15) {14:1} A Psalm of David. O Lord, who … Continue reading →

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The Hidden Mysteries of the Rosary

Posted on 25 March 2018 by Ron Conte

Previously posted in December of 2012 The Rosary is a mediation on the mysteries of Christ’s life. But the Virgin Mary is the most perfect disciple and the most perfect imitator of Christ, and her life, from its very beginning, … Continue reading →

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What are the punishments of Hell?

Posted on 23 March 2018 by Ron Conte

The punishments of Hell are just and merciful. No fallen angel or reprobate soul can act with justice and mercy, so the punishments are meted out by God. First punishment: deprivation of all the joys of Heaven. God does this … Continue reading →

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The Validity of Marriage and Procreation

Posted on 23 March 2018 by Ron Conte

Consider the following scenarios: 1. After the couple have been married for some time, the husband commits adultery and runs off with his adulteress. The marriage remains valid, as adultery cannot nullify a valid Sacrament. The innocent spouse cannot remarry. … Continue reading →

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My Position on Pope Francis and Communion Discipline

Posted on 22 March 2018 by Ron Conte

This article is just a bare statement of my position, without supporting arguments. 1. The prevenient grace of God prevents any Pope from teaching material heresy, and from committing formal heresy. 2. A Pope can err: not at all in … Continue reading →

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I’m Revising my book: In Defense of Pope Francis

Posted on 21 March 2018 by Ron Conte

In the revised version, I add this argument, that if Popes could commit heresy, we could never be sure which teachings to believe. We would not even know which ideas were heresy. If any Pope might be a heretic, we … Continue reading →

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Q. 4: Can Catholic Spouses use Masturbation in the Context of Natural Intercourse?

Posted on 21 March 2018 by Ron Conte

No, they cannot. First, masturbation is intrinsically evil and always gravely immoral. The CCC defines masturbation as: “the deliberate stimulation of the genital organs in order to derive sexual pleasure.” [1] This sexual act is non-marital, non-unitive, and non-procreative. It … Continue reading →

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Q. 3: Is it Moral for the Wife to climax outside the Natural Marital Act?

Posted on 21 March 2018 by Ron Conte

Neither the husband, nor the wife, may act, in any way, so as to deliberately climax outside of natural intercourse. This doctrine was taught by Pope Pius XII in his speech to the Address to the Second World Congress on … Continue reading →

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Reply to E. Christian Brugger’s Open Appeal

Posted on 20 March 2018 by Ron Conte

E. Christian Brugger’s Open Appeal to “all Catholic bishops — East and West” is a schismatic rejection of papal authority; it is an act of extreme pride and the sin of formal schism. The Church, the Ark of Salvation, is … Continue reading →

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The distortion of Pope Francis’ teaching by liberal Catholics

Posted on 20 March 2018 by Ron Conte

Liberals are radically reinterpreting Pope Francis’ words, to approve of grave sin and to distort doctrines on faith and morals. As many conservative commentators have admitted, Amoris Laetitia does not actually state that the divorced and remarried are not objectively … Continue reading →

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Ask a Theological Question (closed)

Posted on 19 March 2018 by Ron Conte

The latest Q and A post for readers to ask me questions. Ron Conte

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Q. 2: Can Catholic Married Couples Use “Sex Toys”?

Posted on 19 March 2018 by Ron Conte

No, they cannot. The use of sexual devices (“sex toys” or “marital aids”), even in marriage, is gravely immoral. There are a number of reasons why this type of act is intrinsically evil and morally illicit. First, this type of … Continue reading →

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