Author Archives: Ron Conte

Are only Christians children of God?

Posted on 23 December 2015 by Ron Conte

By our conception in original sin, we are sons (children) of Adam. By our baptism and reception of the state of grace, we become adopted sons (children) of God. Council of Trent: “By which words, a description of the Justification … Continue reading →

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Mark Shea on Adoption as Children of God

Posted on 23 December 2015 by Ron Conte

Shea’s claim Over at Patheos.com, Mark Shea answers a reader’s question on adoption as children of God: Pope Francis calls Christians and Muslims brothers and sisters. Shea claims that Pope Francis only meant that Christians and Muslims are brothers and … Continue reading →

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Reception of Communion and Parish Economics

Posted on 22 December 2015 by Ron Conte

The cry has gone out, across the face of the whole earth: No Communion for the divorced and remarried!! What if the couple is in good conscience? They are nevertheless guilty of the objective mortal sin of adultery. Prohibit them … Continue reading →

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The Church is plagued by teachers of heresy. What can be done?

Posted on 22 December 2015 by Ron Conte

I have frequently written articles against various heresies being promoted among Catholics today. Many of these heresies are taught to Catholics by other Catholics along with the claim that the heresy is either a correct understanding of doctrine, or a … Continue reading →

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Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God?

Posted on 21 December 2015 by Ron Conte

Yes, Christians and Muslims worship the same God, according to the teaching of the Magisterium: Catechism of the Catholic Church: “The Church’s relationship with the Muslims. ‘The plan of salvation also includes those who acknowledge the Creator, in the first … Continue reading →

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my version of the Divine Mercy prayer

Posted on 21 December 2015 by Ron Conte

For the sake of Jesus Christ’s sorrowful passion and death on the cross, have mercy on us poor sinners in need of repentance, conversion, and healing; have mercy on us in soul, spirit, and body.

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Could the West possibly lose World War 3?

Posted on 21 December 2015 by Ron Conte

World War 3, in my speculative eschatology, is a war of the Arab/Muslim nations of the Middle East and northern Africa against the U.S. and Europe. I’m often asked if that region of the world could reasonably think to wage … Continue reading →

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Bible Readings Week 41

Posted on 20 December 2015 by Ron Conte

For this week: read Titus 1-3, Philemon 1, Hebrews 1.

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Political Leaders are now talking about World War 3

Posted on 20 December 2015 by Ron Conte

They are actually saying the words “World War 3”. More than half of the GOP candidates talked about World War III at last night’s debate. Rand Paul suggested that Chris Christie might get the U.S. into World War 3. Rick … Continue reading →

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Can I take birth control pills for a medical need?

Posted on 20 December 2015 by Ron Conte

Over at the Ask an Apologist section of Catholic Answers Forums, a poster asks: “Can I take birth control pills for a medical need?” She then says that she needs to be put on “retinol” for an “incurable autoimmune disorder”, … Continue reading →

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Stupid Politicians opine on how to defeat ISIS

Posted on 19 December 2015 by Ron Conte

There’s a nice article at the guardian on Republican presidential candidates’ ideas on how to fight ISIS: “Anti-Isis proposals floated at Republican debate would likely be war crimes”. Senator Ted Cruz proposed carpet bombing ISIS troops wherever they are. Later … Continue reading →

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Catholic prep school loses discrimination hiring lawsuit

Posted on 18 December 2015 by Ron Conte

This case is disturbing to me. I expect a higher standard of ethics from any Catholic school. Here’s the story: Court To Catholic School: No, You Can’t Fire People Because They Are Gay “Plaintiff Matthew Barrett had applied for a … Continue reading →

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