Author Archives: Ron Conte

Schismatics and Heretics must not receive Communion

Posted on 25 September 2016 by Ron Conte

Under Canon 915, anyone “obstinately persevering in manifest grave sin” should not be given Communion, and additionally, this implies that they have an obligation of conscience not to receive. The sin proposed here is an objective mortal sin, which is … Continue reading →

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Free for 5 days: my book on the Writing of the Gospels

Posted on 25 September 2016 by Ron Conte

My booklet, The Writing of the Gospels and Biblical Inerrancy, will be available in Kindle format only, for free, from Monday, 26 Sept to 30 Sept, 2016, Pacific Time. Please take advantage of this free offer. This booklet is primarily … Continue reading →

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Contra Kelly Bowring on Pope Francis

Posted on 24 September 2016 by Ron Conte

Heresy and Schism — Kelly Bowring, Ph.D., writes mainly in the subject area of Catholic eschatology. But Kelly Bowring’s writings in eschatology are heretical. He proposes, repeatedly and emphatically, that the Church is not indefectible, and that She will go … Continue reading →

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The first cracks of the Conservative Schism

Posted on 22 September 2016 by Ron Conte

UPDATED The Remnant Newspaper and Catholic Family News have issued a joint statement against Pope Francis: “With Burning Concern: We Accuse Pope Francis”. With this three-part accusation, they have entered into a state of formal schism from the one holy … Continue reading →

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Siding with Cardinals Burke and Sarah against the Pope

Posted on 18 September 2016 by Ron Conte

Many conservatives Catholics today are speaking out against Pope Francis, with varying levels and types of criticism. And they tend to use the names and reputations of Cardinals Burke and Sarah to bolster their opposition to the Roman Pontiff. But … Continue reading →

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Was Pope Honorius I a heretic?

Posted on 17 September 2016 by Ron Conte

Those who claim that Pope Francis has or might fall into heresy or teach heresy sometimes support their claim by citing past Popes who supposedly did the same. Pope Honorius I is often accused of heresy, but the accusation is … Continue reading →

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Free Book on Intrinsic Evil

Posted on 16 September 2016 by Ron Conte

My book Roman Catholic Teaching on Intrinsic Evil is available for FREE in Kindle format for three days: Saturday, Sunday, and Monday of September 17, 18, and 19 (Pacific time). Please take advantage of this free offer. The book discusses … Continue reading →

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Various ways a Catholic might be a Schismatic

Posted on 16 September 2016 by Ron Conte

This passage from the Summa Theologica (II-II, Q. 39) is enlightening. And then we have the definitions in Canon Law (also found in the CCC). “Can. 751 Heresy is the obstinate denial or obstinate doubt after the reception of baptism … Continue reading →

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When is Adultery only a Venial Sin? Ask Jeff Mirus

Posted on 14 September 2016 by Ron Conte

In a new post here, Jeff Mirus now claims that the sin of having sexual relations within a second non-marital union (a type of adultery) can be only a venial sin, if one partner is “under duress”. The duress is … Continue reading →

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Communion for the Divorced and Remarried, Again

Posted on 13 September 2016 by Ron Conte

I’ve already thoroughly addressed this topic in past posts: See this search of my blog. Please read those posts for my full position on this topic. Important Points The divorced and remarried are in various different situations. They are not … Continue reading →

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Pride goeth before a Schism

Posted on 11 September 2016 by Ron Conte

[Proverbs] {16:18} Arrogance precedes destruction. And the spirit is exalted before a fall. The above verse is often condensed into the expression: Pride goes before a fall. Now today, I see many Catholics speaking with arrogance, that is to say, … Continue reading →

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Free for 2 days: my book on the great Catholic monarch

Posted on 8 September 2016 by Ron Conte

My booklet, “The Great Catholic Monarch and the Angelic Shepherd,” will be available for free, in Kindle format only, for two days, Sept. 9th and 10th, 2016. Please take advantage of this offer. — Ronald L. Conte Jr.

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