Author Archives: Ron Conte

A Helpful Way to Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet

Posted on 10 December 2014 by Ron Conte

I offer to my readers this new version of the Divine Mercy Chaplet. The prayers are said as usual, except for the “Sorrowful Passion” prayer. I’ve changed the wording of that prayer from the original wording: “For the sake of … Continue reading →

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Is Torture intrinsically evil and always gravely immoral? Part 1

Posted on 10 December 2014 by Ron Conte

Here’s the news story: Most Americans think torture is OK and links to the Pew Poll. The AP Poll [a PDF file] has this to say: “Americans are divided on the use of torture against suspected terrorists to obtain information … Continue reading →

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The Interaction between Theology and the Internet

Posted on 9 December 2014 by Ron Conte

Formerly, theology was written primarily by priests and theologians. Points of controversy were discussed by the use of theological arguments based on Tradition, Scripture, and the teachings of the Magisterium. The persons involved in this process were well-trained in the … Continue reading →

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booklet: The Immaculate Virgin Conception

Posted on 8 December 2014 by Ron Conte

I’ve republished my booklet The Immaculate Virgin Conception of the Virgin Mary with the new title (above) and new cover image. If you have not read it, you might be interested. It’s a brief booklet on the conception and birth … Continue reading →

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booklet: Tradition, Scripture, Magisterium

Posted on 7 December 2014 by Ron Conte

I’ve just published my booklet: Tradition, Scripture, Magisterium These three sources of truth — Tradition, Scripture, Magisterium — are the three pillars on which the Roman Catholic faith rests. The faithful are guided in their journey toward Heaven by the … Continue reading →

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Common Misconceptions on the Immaculate Conception

Posted on 7 December 2014 by Ron Conte

The Dogma Ineffabilis Deus is the Apostolic Constitution issued by Pope Pius IX on December 8, 1854, which formally defines the dogma of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The document begins thusly: “From the very beginning, and … Continue reading →

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The Ten Secrets of Medjugorje

Posted on 6 December 2014 by Ron Conte

The Ten Secrets of Medjugorje In my eschatology, which dates back to my first published work on the topic in 1998, the tribulation unfolds according to the Seven Seals in the Book of Revelation. The first four Seals are also … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis and the great apostasy

Posted on 5 December 2014 by Ron Conte

I want everyone to understand that Jesus gave His Church a great gift, that the Church is indefectible. She can never go astray, nor lead us astray. And the Pope is the head of the Church on earth and the … Continue reading →

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The Warning, Consolation, and Miracle in 2016

Posted on 4 December 2014 by Ron Conte

I’ve just published my latest booklet of eschatology: The Warning, Consolation, and Miracle in 2016 It’s based on my previous book “The Secrets of Medjugorje and Garabandal Revealed”. The booklet focuses mainly on those three events (Warning, Consolation, Miracle). It … Continue reading →

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The Historical Dates for the Birth and the Crucifixion of Christ

Posted on 30 November 2014 by Ron Conte

Articles and blog posts are written every year, during the Advent Season, on the true date for the Birth of Christ. Was He born on the 25th of December, or on some other day, or in some other month? What … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis prayed in a mosque, for we all worship the same God

Posted on 29 November 2014 by Ron Conte

There is only one God, the Creator of heaven and earth. He is all-powerful and all-knowing, a single being of infinite perfection. Christians, Jews, and Muslims all worship the very same God. We disagree as to the correct understanding of … Continue reading →

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Father Z. versus Pope Francis on World Hunger

Posted on 27 November 2014 by Ron Conte

Over at Fr. Z.’s Blog (wdtprs.com), Father John Zuhlsdorf disagrees with Pope Francis on the topic of how economics affects world hunger: Does Pope Francis get what it takes to feed the poor as he calls for? But Zuhlsdorf agrees … Continue reading →

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