Author Archives: Ron Conte

On the Baptism, Confirmation, and Ordination of Jesus

Posted on 12 January 2014 by Ron Conte

Of the Seven Sacraments, only three confer a permanent character on the soul: baptism, confirmation, ordination. All Seven Sacraments are designed by God for the sake of our salvation. Jesus certainly did not need to be saved. But He nevertheless … Continue reading →

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Is Hatred of Minority Opinions the new Racism?

Posted on 9 January 2014 by Ron Conte

Suppose that a controversial issue arises in secular society. The majority viewpoint coalesces around opinion “A”, but you side with the minority by adhering to opinion “B”. Certainly, the majority opinion within sinful secular society, at any point in time, … Continue reading →

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No Catholic on earth understands the Faith perfectly

Posted on 30 December 2013 by Ron Conte

Every fallen sinner, who has the theological virtues of love, faith, and hope, who believes and practices the Roman Catholic Faith, has an understanding of Catholicism that includes some misunderstandings along with many limits to what they do understand. Are … Continue reading →

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On the Mitigated Feeneyism held by some Conservative or Traditionalist Catholics

Posted on 28 December 2013 by Ron Conte

It is beyond my understanding how some conservative Catholics today can claim that all little children who die without formal baptism go to the limbo of Hell, or to limbo as a third final destination. To my mind, their position … Continue reading →

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The CDF versus the SSPX

Posted on 26 December 2013 by Ron Conte

A new statement from the Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith says that the SSPX is in a state of formal schism and their bishops and priests are suspended from offering the Sacraments. He said that … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis and the Salvation of Non-believers

Posted on 26 December 2013 by Ron Conte

Here is the news report: “Pope Francis used the first Christmas address of his papacy on Wednesday to make a broad call for global peace and an end to violence in Syria and parts of Africa, urging atheists and followers … Continue reading →

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There Is Only One Path To Heaven

Posted on 24 December 2013 by Ron Conte

The one all-powerful all-knowing God, who is Love, Mercy, and Justice by His very Nature, has freely chosen to offer forgiveness to all sinners, and salvation to all humanity. The offer is universal: all human persons without exception are offered … Continue reading →

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There Is Only One Path To Hell

Posted on 22 December 2013 by Ron Conte

Who Goes To Hell? All those persons who commit one or more actual mortal sins, and who fail to repent from every actual mortal sin, through the last moment of their life, will be judged by God and sent to … Continue reading →

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Contra Taylor Marshall on the Birth and Death of Jesus

Posted on 20 December 2013 by Ron Conte

In his booklet, God’s Birthday: Why Christ Was Born on December 25 and Why It Matters, Dr. Taylor Marshall also presents a date for the Crucifixion of Jesus: March 25th of A.D. 33. He asserts that Jesus died on Nisan … Continue reading →

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Public Expressions of Contempt for the Pope

Posted on 18 December 2013 by Ron Conte

Pat Archbold, in his column at the National Catholic Register, published a sarcastic and contemptuous open letter to Pope Francis: Holy Father, Please Help!. The letter is not a sincere plea for help, but a sarcastic criticism of the way … Continue reading →

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Fr. Z.’s rejection of Pope Francis’ correction

Posted on 17 December 2013 by Ron Conte

There has been some commentary on Catholic blogs about Fr. Z.’s decision to make money by selling items that deride the contents of an Apostolic Exhortation of the Pope. Patrick Archbold at Creative Minority Report publicly rebukes the Pope by … Continue reading →

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Fr. Z. profits by ridiculing Pope Francis

Posted on 16 December 2013 by Ron Conte

Do you need extra cash? Are you a conservative Catholic who is offended whenever a Pope or Council has the gall to teach an idea contrary to your own understanding? Would you like to ridicule Pope Francis while earning money … Continue reading →

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