Author Archives: Ron Conte

What is the Definition of Schism?

Posted on 26 September 2015 by Ron Conte

The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 2089) defines apostasy, heresy, and schism by quoting Canon Law: “Can. 751 Heresy is the obstinate denial or obstinate doubt after the reception of baptism of some truth which is to be believed … Continue reading →

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Six Months until the Warning; the Schism precedes the Warning

Posted on 25 September 2015 by Ron Conte

The Warning of Garabandal is only 6 months away: 25 March 2016, which is Good Friday that year. What are you doing to prepare? Unfortunately, many persons who have a keen interest in eschatology, and who believe that the end … Continue reading →

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Eleven Thousand Cardinals Speak On Marriage and the Family

Posted on 23 September 2015 by Ron Conte

A book titled: “Eleven Cardinals Speak On Marriage and the Family” opposes changing the discipline on who may receive holy Communion. The 11 authors especially reject the idea that divorced and remarried Catholics be permitted to receive Communion. First, my … Continue reading →

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My book on Adam, Eve, and Evolution

Posted on 22 September 2015 by Ron Conte

Here is the book description, in which I summarize the main thesis of the book: Adam and Eve versus Evolution This book argues in favor of Adam and Eve as two real historical persons, and also in favor of accepting … Continue reading →

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Bible Readings Week 28

Posted on 20 September 2015 by Ron Conte

For this week: read 1 Corinthians 3-7.

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Society and Support for LGBT causes

Posted on 19 September 2015 by Ron Conte

As my readers know well, I take a thoroughly Catholic view of all these LGBT issues in present day society. My views are not compatible with present-day political correctness, because I base my belief on the teachings of Jesus and … Continue reading →

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What Would Jesus Say?

Posted on 19 September 2015 by Ron Conte

What would Jesus say to this generation? The same things the Catholic Church is saying. And people would react the same way. Many Catholics reject or ignore or radically reinterpret the teachings of the Church. If Jesus was teaching today … Continue reading →

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On Secular Pharisaism

Posted on 17 September 2015 by Ron Conte

Jesus spoke repeatedly, with sharp correction, against the religious Pharisees of His day. In this way, He was instructing and warning us about the Pharisees of every generation. For there are Pharisees among the Catholic Christian faithful. One of the … Continue reading →

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Women who claim to be ordained Catholic priests

Posted on 16 September 2015 by Ron Conte

This NPR news story is very telling: In Defiance Of The Church, Some Catholic Women Seek Priesthood. See the photo at the top of the story. The caption reads: “Rev. Caryl Johnson (center) oversees communion at St. Mary Magdalene Community … Continue reading →

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Accepting Church Teaching by Faith

Posted on 14 September 2015 by Ron Conte

I participate in many online Catholic discussions, and I read many blog posts and Catholic websites. It is very disturbing to see how many Catholics reject or radically reinterpret Church teaching, because it is contrary to their own understanding. They … Continue reading →

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Bible Readings Week 27

Posted on 13 September 2015 by Ron Conte

For this week: read Romans 14-16 and 1 Corinthians 1-2.

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Catholic doctrine on faith and good works

Posted on 13 September 2015 by Ron Conte

Everyone who dies in the state of grace will have eternal life in Heaven, perhaps after a temporary stay in Purgatory. The state of grace includes the three infused virtues: love, faith, hope. Whoever dies in this state is saved. … Continue reading →

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