Author Archives: Ron Conte

Question and Answer Session (closed)

Posted on 25 June 2017 by Ron Conte

Again, I’m opening up a post to questions on a wide range of topics in theology. You can ask me general questions on faith, morals, or salvation. You can also ask questions on my writings in particular is eschatology, ethics, … Continue reading →

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Which Acts are Beyond the Limits of a Sincere but Mistaken Conscience?

Posted on 18 June 2017 by Ron Conte

Sometimes an act which is objectively morally disordered is committed with a sincere but mistaken conscience, such that it is not also an actual sin. Only actual sins include guilt and deserve punishment. “Conscience frequently errs from invincible ignorance without … Continue reading →

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Will the U.S. accept Euthanasia?

Posted on 13 June 2017 by Ron Conte

Euthanasia is intrinsically evil and always gravely immoral. It is not justified by a good intention or purpose, not even by the medical purpose of relieving severe suffering. It is not justified by a dire circumstance, not even that a … Continue reading →

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A Hint at how Pope Francis may respond to a Schism

Posted on 12 June 2017 by Ron Conte

For the past several years, a controversy has been brewing in a diocese in Africa: Ahiara diocese in Nigeria. The previous Bishop was a native son, from the region and people called Mbaise, in southeastern Nigeria. But his successor, Bishop … Continue reading →

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The Three Types of Limbo in Catholic Salvation Theology

Posted on 9 June 2017 by Ron Conte

The term “limbo” is used in three different ways: 1. limbo as a fringe or upper level of Hell 2. limbo as a fringe or upper level of Purgatory 3. limbo as a third final destination, that is not part … Continue reading →

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Humanae Vitae on Marital Chastity

Posted on 7 June 2017 by Ron Conte

The teaching of Humanae Vitae is not limited to the topic of contraception within marriage. In Humanae Vitae, the Magisterium condemns contraception as intrinsically evil and always gravely immoral, regardless of marital state. “Just as man does not have unlimited … Continue reading →

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Free book on Marital Sexual Ethics

Posted on 6 June 2017 by Ron Conte

My book, Roman Catholic Marital Sexual Ethics, will be free from Wednesday, June 7 to Friday, June 9 (Pacific time), in Kindle format only. Please take advantage of this offer. This book presents the teachings of the Roman Catholic Faith … Continue reading →

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How Christians should regard Muslims and Islam

Posted on 3 June 2017 by Ron Conte

All Christians are not the same. A wide range of beliefs is held and lived by various persons who call themselves Christian. And among Catholics, a wide diversity of beliefs and practices is also found. So when we consider Muslims … Continue reading →

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Saint Augustine on Marital Chastity

Posted on 3 June 2017 by Ron Conte

Saint Augustine of Hippo, Doctor of the Church, in his moral treatise ‘On the Good of Marriage,’ writes on the subject of sexual intercourse within marriage: “…nor be changed into that use which is against nature, on which the Apostle … Continue reading →

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St. Thomas Aquinas on Marital Chastity

Posted on 2 June 2017 by Ron Conte

First, St. Thomas quotes Peter Lombard: Conjugal relations “are not to be changed to a use contrary to nature” [The Sentences, Book IV]. Then, St. Thomas explains what Lombard meant and why he is correct: “Marital relations are contrary to … Continue reading →

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Prayer and Divine Providence

Posted on 1 June 2017 by Ron Conte

Over the course of many years, I’ve learned that God’s providence can be called upon to assist us, mere weak and mortal sinners, in any of the tasks and events of our daily lives. By prayer, we can obtain help … Continue reading →

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Updated post on marital chastity

Posted on 31 May 2017 by Ron Conte

I’ve updated my post: Saint Alphonsus Liguori on Marital Chastity. This Saint and Doctor of the Church spoke against the use of unnatural sexual acts within marriage. The same errors that he condemned in his time period (the 1700’s) have … Continue reading →

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