Author Archives: Ron Conte

Free for 5 days: Original Sin and the Immaculate Conception

Posted on 19 October 2016 by Ron Conte

My booklet, Original Sin and the Immaculate Conception, is free in Kindle format for 5 days, from Thursday, October 20th to Monday, October 24th (Pacific Time) at Amazon. Please take advantage of this free offer. A booklet of Roman Catholic … Continue reading →

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Salvation and Original Sin

Posted on 17 October 2016 by Ron Conte

Dogma: 1. All human persons have original sin from conception, except Adam, Eve, Jesus, and Mary. [Trent] 2. Original sin is taken away only by the three forms of baptism: water, desire, blood. [Trent] 3. Everyone who dies in a … Continue reading →

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My back surgery this Friday

Posted on 16 October 2016 by Ron Conte

The surgery went well. Thanks to everyone who is praying for me. They are saying 4 to 6 weeks for full recovery, but I should be quite a bit better in two weeks, if all continues to go well. ——- … Continue reading →

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On Theological Arguments and Modern Catholicism

Posted on 14 October 2016 by Ron Conte

Catholicism has become highly politicized. Catholics are divided into liberal, conservative, traditionalist. And each side proposes their theological positions as if these were political platforms, not a search for truth in Tradition, Scripture, Magisterium. They seek support for their theological … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis changes Canon Law on Baptism of Infants

Posted on 8 October 2016 by Ron Conte

Here is the change to Canon Law: § 3. Infants of non-Catholic Christians are licitly baptized if their parents or at least one of them or the person who legitimately takes their place request it and if it is physically … Continue reading →

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The Approaching Schism is Twofold: Liberal and Conservative

Posted on 7 October 2016 by Ron Conte

Already, some conservatives have entered into a state of formal schism by rejecting Pope Francis. This rejection takes various forms. Some accuse him of teaching heresy. Others openly declare that the must oppose him. Still others harshly judge his every … Continue reading →

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What is a rosewater Catholic?

Posted on 3 October 2016 by Ron Conte

Pope Francis recently exhorted the faithful not to be “rosewater Catholics”. What does that expression mean? Pope Francis: “Unfortunately, efforts have often been made to blur faith in the Resurrection of Jesus and doubts have crept in, even among believers. … Continue reading →

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Catholic Doctrine on Contraception

Posted on 2 October 2016 by Ron Conte

Contraception is intrinsically evil and always gravely immoral. Intrinsically evil acts are always immoral, regardless of intention or purpose, and regardless of circumstances or consequences. Contraception is any act ordered, by its very nature, to deprive a sexual act of … Continue reading →

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E. Christian Brugger on Contraception Outside of Marriage

Posted on 30 September 2016 by Ron Conte

E. Christian Brugger is a professor of ethics at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary. In a brief artcie at Zenit.org, he answers the question as to whether the Church’s teaching on the immorality of contraception is limited to the marital … Continue reading →

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500 Scholars Pretend To Support Humanae Vitae

Posted on 30 September 2016 by Ron Conte

When I first heard the news, that over 500 Catholic scholars issued a joint statement in support of Catholic teaching on contraception, I was pleased. Then I read the document and was deeply saddened. The statement, issued at the Catholic … Continue reading →

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The Council of Quiersy on Predestination

Posted on 29 September 2016 by Ron Conte

The Council of Quiersy, in 853 A.D., was a local Council, whose teachings fall under the ordinary non-infallible Magisterium. These are not infallible Canons. Nevertheless, the Council’s teachings on redemption and grace have stood the test of time and are … Continue reading →

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How To Avoid Falling Into Schism

Posted on 27 September 2016 by Ron Conte

To avoid the sin of schism, a Catholic should hold that: 1. Pope Francis is the current valid successor of Peter, and therefore he is: “true vicar of Christ, head of the whole Church and father and teacher of all … Continue reading →

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