Author Archives: Ron Conte

Human Rights and Gun Control

Posted on 20 June 2016 by Ron Conte

The U.S. Constitution includes a Bill of Rights, and among those enumerated rights is the right to keep and bear arms. But this article is not about the legal and constitutional issues of gun ownership and gun control; it is … Continue reading →

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On Judging and Condemning the Supreme Pontiff

Posted on 19 June 2016 by Ron Conte

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Who is qualified to judge the Vicar of Christ, the Supreme Pontiff of the Church on earth — ANY Supreme Pontiff at all? It is scandalous and gravely immoral for Catholics to judge and condemn Pope Francis — or any … Continue reading →

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Reactions to Pope Francis: Most Marriages Null

Posted on 18 June 2016 by Ron Conte

Pope Francis again made a comment, similar to one he made a couple years back, suggesting that most Catholic marriages are null, i.e. that they are not a valid Sacrament. Here is a link to the news story: Updated: Most … Continue reading →

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Can we apply Juvenescit Ecclesia to the controversy on Women’s Ordination?

Posted on 15 June 2016 by Ron Conte

Here is a summary of the recent CDF document: Iuvenescit Ecclesia including a link to the full text. The document addresses the charisms (gifts from God) of individuals and groups within the Church as they relate to the hierarchical authority … Continue reading →

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Prayer Request

Posted on 12 June 2016 by Ron Conte

New Update: I’m definitely on the mend. Pain levels are way down this morning. I’m feeling much better. Thanks to everyone who is praying for me. You are in my prayers also. — Ron Conte

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Adult Baptism and Actual Mortal Sin

Posted on 11 June 2016 by Ron Conte

A valid reception of the Sacrament of Penance, also called Reconciliation or Confession, forgives all sins, mortal and venial. The penitent is forgiven even if his sorrow for sin is only imperfect contrition (“attrition”) and not perfect contrition. But what … Continue reading →

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Did Adam and other Biblical Persons live very long lives?

Posted on 10 June 2016 by Ron Conte

Msgr. Charles Pope is of the opinion that Adam and certain other Biblical persons lived very long lives. He explains: “Personally, I think we need to take the stated ages of the patriarchs at face value and just accept it … Continue reading →

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Week-end Q and A

Posted on 10 June 2016 by Ron Conte

Ask me questions about my theology writings, or general questions on any topic in theology. Post you question in the comments section. Be brief. This is not an opportunity for debate. If you think you already know the answer, then … Continue reading →

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The Top 12 Problems in the Catholic Church today

Posted on 9 June 2016 by Ron Conte

1. Most Bishops are more Administrators than Apostles 2. Many priests are not holy and are not faithful to Church teaching 3. Heretics have become respected teachers in the Church 4. Many Catholics anonymously teach grave errors via the internet … Continue reading →

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Can a Same-sex Married Couple go to Heaven?

Posted on 7 June 2016 by Ron Conte

There are two types of true marriage: natural marriage and the Sacrament of Marriage. There can be no true marriage of any kind between persons of the same sex. Those persons sin gravely who attempt or claim to have a … Continue reading →

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Muhammad Ali died and went to Heaven

Posted on 5 June 2016 by Ron Conte

Probably. I can’t be certain about the state of anyone’s soul at death — except canonized Saints and certain holy persons mentioned in Sacred Scripture. But based on what is known about his life, especially in his later years, he … Continue reading →

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The Misuse of the Confessional by a Catholic blogger

Posted on 4 June 2016 by Ron Conte

In the article Whose Money Is It, Anyway? (3 June 2016), Kevin T. DiCamillo describes the plight of a retired elderly priest, with declining mental acuity, whose life savings are in dispute. Who should inherit this money, after he passes? … Continue reading →

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