Author Archives: Ron Conte

Eschatology Saturday: a conservative Schism?

Posted on 2 April 2016 by Ron Conte

Pope Francis will soon release his Apostolic Exhortation on the Family. Titled Amoris Laetitia (the Joy of Love), the document is to be released Friday April 8th. It is the last document of the recent Synod of Bishops held in … Continue reading →

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Divine Mercy Sunday plenary indulgence

Posted on 1 April 2016 by Ron Conte

A special type of plenary indulgence is available only for Divine Mercy Sunday: Apostolic Penitentiary Decree. “To ensure that the faithful would observe this day with intense devotion, the Supreme Pontiff himself established that this Sunday be enriched by a … Continue reading →

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Jesus on Salvation: the Parable of the Feast

Posted on 31 March 2016 by Ron Conte

[Luke] {14:15} When someone sitting at table with him had heard these things, he said to him, “Blessed is he who will eat bread in the kingdom of God.” {14:16} So he said to him: “A certain man prepared a … Continue reading →

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Are IUDs abortifacients or contraceptives?

Posted on 28 March 2016 by Ron Conte

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Question Do inter-uterine devices (IUDs) work by preventing conception or by killing a conceived prenatal? I sought an answer by searching articles from medical journals at scholar.google.com. I found a study, published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology … Continue reading →

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Love of Neighbor is Salvific

Posted on 27 March 2016 by Ron Conte

The state of grace includes all three theological virtues: love, faith, hope. And this virtue of love is the true spiritual love of God and neighbor, in cooperation with grace. Everyone in the state of grace has this infused virtue … Continue reading →

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Eschatology Saturday: My thoughts on the End Times

Posted on 26 March 2016 by Ron Conte

I’m starting a new series of posts today. Each Saturday, I plan to post on the topic of eschatology. I’ll sometimes discuss how current events might be related to the end times. I’ll also cover more general topics in eschatology, … Continue reading →

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The Warning did not occur on Good Friday, 2016

Posted on 25 March 2016 by Ron Conte

The Warning did not occur on the day and time that I thought it would occur: 8:51 am (Eastern Time) Good Friday of 2016. This implies that the Consolation and Miracle also will not occur this year. There is no … Continue reading →

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Free Book on Salvation Theology

Posted on 24 March 2016 by Ron Conte

I’m offering the Kindle version of my book Forgiveness and Salvation for Everyone for free from Good Friday, March 25, 2016 through March 29, 2016 (Pacific Time). The book explains the teaching of the Church on baptism, forgiveness, and salvation. … Continue reading →

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Bible Readings: Revelation 21 and 22

Posted on 24 March 2016 by Ron Conte

Today, read Revelation chapters 21 and 22. [Revelation 21] {21:1} I saw the new heaven and the new earth. For the first heaven and the first earth passed away, and the sea is no more. Heaven and earth pass away, … Continue reading →

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Bible Readings: Revelation 19 and 20

Posted on 23 March 2016 by Ron Conte

Today, read Revelation chapters 19 and 20. {19:19} And I saw the beast and the kings of the earth and their armies, having been gathered together to do battle against him who was sitting upon the horse, and against his … Continue reading →

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Bible Readings: Revelation 17 and 18

Posted on 22 March 2016 by Ron Conte

Today, read Revelation chapters 17 and 18. [Revelation 17] {17:1} And one of the seven Angels, those who hold the seven bowls, approached and spoke with me, saying: “Come, I will show you the condemnation of the great harlot, who … Continue reading →

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Bible Readings: Revelation 15 and 16

Posted on 21 March 2016 by Ron Conte

Today, read Revelation chapters 15 and 16. [Revelation 15] {15:1} And I saw another sign in heaven, great and wondrous: seven Angels, holding the seven last afflictions. For with them, the wrath of God is completed. The last seven afflictions … Continue reading →

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