Author Archives: Ron Conte

Arguments against Ordaining Women Deacons

Posted on 23 October 2017 by Ron Conte

As explained in my previous post, I believe that the Church possesses the authority to ordain women to the diaconate. However, the Magisterium has not yet settled the question. So let’s look at the arguments offered by various persons against … Continue reading →

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What If Pope Francis approves of Women Deacons?

Posted on 20 October 2017 by Ron Conte

The Study Commission on the Women’s Diaconate was established in August of 2016. Who knows what the commission will decide? The members have expressed diverse views on the subject. Perhaps they will issue a report which offers both points of … Continue reading →

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How Can We Explain the Severe Abuse of Power?

Posted on 15 October 2017 by Ron Conte

A number of recent news stories prompt the question: How can we explain the behavior of persons who, when they obtain power, use that power to abuse their fellow human persons? The theological answer is based on grace, sin, and … Continue reading →

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Free book on Adam and Eve

Posted on 14 October 2017 by Ron Conte

My book, Adam and Eve versus Evolution, will be free from Sunday, October 15th to Tuesday, October 17 (Pacific time), in Kindle format only. Please take advantage of this offer. The book attempts to reconcile the apparent conflict between the … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis on the Death Penalty

Posted on 12 October 2017 by Ron Conte

Our holy father, Pope Francis, is the current valid successor of Peter, and he has the gifts of truth and of a never-failing faith. Therefore, he can never teach or hold material heresy, neither as a personal opinion, nor under … Continue reading →

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We Need To Talk About The Liberal Schism

Posted on 11 October 2017 by Ron Conte

The conservative schism is now unfolding. It’s going to get a lot worse over the next several months. A large percentage of conservative Catholics and most traditionalists are going to publicly reject Pope Francis as the valid successor of Peter. … Continue reading →

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Moral Obligations and Duress

Posted on 9 October 2017 by Ron Conte

What happens if an act is a sin, but the sin is committed under duress? First of all, the act remains objectively sinful. An act is a sin based on the three fonts of morality, as they arise from and … Continue reading →

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Are the Signatories Exercising a Right to Correct the Pope?

Posted on 6 October 2017 by Ron Conte

This post is in answer to a comment on another post, in part: A. “The whole situation of the Synod, Amoris Laetitia, the various interpretations of AL by bishops in different countries, the dubia and now the filial correction is … Continue reading →

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What will be the Next Step in the Conservative Schism?

Posted on 4 October 2017 by Ron Conte

The liberal schism is still a few years away. The conservative schism is only in its introductory phase. As you watch an arrow fly through the air, can you not see where it will strike? The Pride-filled Correction is only … Continue reading →

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Free Kindle Booklet on cooperation

Posted on 3 October 2017 by Ron Conte

For the next three days, October 4, 5, and 6 of 2017, my booklet: Roman Catholic Teaching on Cooperation with Evil will be free in Kindle format. You don’t need a Kindle device to read the booklet. Follow the link … Continue reading →

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Why Both Sides Are Right in the Wedding Cake Dispute

Posted on 3 October 2017 by Ron Conte

The legal case soon to be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court is: Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission. SCOTUS blog has two opinion pieces, one for each side: For Masterpiece Cakeshop and For Colorado Civil Rights Commission. … Continue reading →

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5 Key Points in opposition to the Filial Correction

Posted on 2 October 2017 by Ron Conte

The signatories and supporters of the Filial Correction are ignoring every theological argument and legitimate question contrary to their claims. They dare to accuse the Vicar of Christ of propagating heresy (which is no different from accusing him of teaching … Continue reading →

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