Author Archives: Ron Conte

The Hope of Salvation for Infants Who Die Without Being Baptized

Posted on 7 November 2015 by Ron Conte

The document of the (Roman Catholic) International Theological Commission of the same name is here. This post argues that the ITC document fails to take sufficient account of past magisterial teachings and fails to propose a bold and compassionate theological … Continue reading →

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The Myth of the Chaste Gay Catholic Priest

Posted on 6 November 2015 by Ron Conte

Perhaps myth is too strong a word: “rarity” or “highly unlikely” might be more accurate. It is possible for a priest to have a homosexual orientation, and yet remain faithful to his vow or promise of chastity, and also support … Continue reading →

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What comes after the Legalization of Gay Marriage? Polyamory apparently

Posted on 5 November 2015 by Ron Conte

Many conservative commentators have been saying that, if/when same-sex marriage is legalized and accepted by society, other gravely immoral relationships will be approved and legalized next. Now gay marriage is not only legal in the U.S., it is emphatically approved … Continue reading →

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The Synod: Conservatives declare victory too soon

Posted on 5 November 2015 by Ron Conte

Like a football player who spikes the ball before crossing into the end zone, like a runner raising his arms in victory before crossing the finish line, conservative bloggers and commentators are triumphantly proclaiming their victory at the recent Bishops’ … Continue reading →

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The idea of a One World Religion in Catholic eschatology

Posted on 4 November 2015 by Ron Conte

The phrase “one world religion” is used in many discussions of eschatology, with an ominous meaning. The phrase proposes a great danger to the one true holy Catholic Church of a competing false religion, that nearly the whole world adopts … Continue reading →

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The Problem of Population Decline

Posted on 3 November 2015 by Ron Conte

The more discussed problem is that of population increase: can a nation or the planet support a continuous increase in the population? Eventually, the limited amount of land and resources must limited the number of persons who can live in … Continue reading →

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What Can We Do about all the False Teachers in the Church?

Posted on 3 November 2015 by Ron Conte

The holy Catholic Church is in a very difficult state at the present time. If She were a patient in a hospital, She would be in the intensive care unit, with multiple injuries and diseases. If not for the work … Continue reading →

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Bible Readings Week 34

Posted on 1 November 2015 by Ron Conte

For this week: read Galatians 4-6 and Ephesians 1-2.

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Every Grave Sexual Sin prohibits reception of Communion

Posted on 31 October 2015 by Ron Conte

Every Catholic who is guilty of any type of grave sin should not receive holy Communion, until he or she has repented and confessed those sins in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The believing and practicing Catholic, who receives holy Communion, … Continue reading →

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An Explanation of the Principle of Subsidiarity

Posted on 31 October 2015 by Ron Conte

The principle of subsidiarity is explained in the Encyclical of Pope Pius XI, Quadragesimo Anno: “Still, that most weighty principle, which cannot be set aside or changed, remains fixed and unshaken in social philosophy: Just as it is gravely wrong … Continue reading →

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Who is qualified to write theology?

Posted on 29 October 2015 by Ron Conte

Ross Douthat wrote a controversial article for the New York Times: The Plot To Change Catholicism. In response to that article and some of Douthat’s tweets, a group of Catholic theologians wrote an open letter to the Times, stating: “On … Continue reading →

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Bible Readings Week 33

Posted on 26 October 2015 by Ron Conte

For this week: read 2 Corinthians 12-13, and Galatians 1-3.

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