Author Archives: Ron Conte

Evangelii Gaudium: Pope Francis rebukes conservative Catholics (part 2)

Posted on 27 November 2013 by Ron Conte

Quotes from the papal teaching document “Evangelii Gaudium”, with my commentary. “Works of love directed to one’s neighbor are the most perfect external manifestation of the interior grace of the Spirit” EG 37 When Pope Francis, earlier this year, commented … Continue reading →

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Evangelii Gaudium: Pope Francis rebukes conservative Catholics (part 1)

Posted on 26 November 2013 by Ron Conte

Quotes from the papal teaching document “Evangelii Gaudium”, with my commentary. “THE JOY OF THE GOSPEL fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus. Those who accept his offer of salvation are set free from sin, sorrow, inner … Continue reading →

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Iran’s Nuclear Weapons Capability

Posted on 23 November 2013 by Ron Conte

[updated below] According to information from the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) and ISIS (Institute for Science and International Security), Iran has enough 20% enriched uranium gas (U-235) to make one significant quantity (SQ) of weapon-grade uranium (WGU), which is … Continue reading →

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Weekend Q and A Session (Nov 22-24)

Posted on 22 November 2013 by Ron Conte

If any of my readers have a question on some point of theology or Scripture, feel free to ask in the comments. As I’ve said before, these Q and A sessions are for the edification of readers; it’s not an … Continue reading →

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The Right of the Christian Faithful to Publish

Posted on 21 November 2013 by Ron Conte

Canon law (Can. 212, n. 3) states that the Christian faithful have the right to express their opinion, on matters pertaining to the good of the Church, to the rest of the faithful. Here is the English text: “According to … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis and the close of the Year of Faith

Posted on 19 November 2013 by Ron Conte

UPDATE: The Pope has scheduled his apostolic exhortation “Evangelii Gaudium” (“The Joy of the Gospel”) for publication on Tuesday, 26 Nov 2013. Pope Francis will issue an apostolic exhortation — his first substantial teaching document — on the last day … Continue reading →

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new booklet on Heaven and Hell

Posted on 18 November 2013 by Ron Conte

my new booklet: Heaven, Hell, Purgatory, and Limbo is now available in Kindle format. It’s an excerpt from my book: Forgiveness and Salvation for Everyone so if you have the book, you don’t need the booklet. the booklet discusses what … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis and Salvation for Everyone

Posted on 14 November 2013 by Ron Conte

The true and holy Roman Pontiff, valid successor to Peter and to Benedict, Pope Francis, has already spoken on the topic of salvation a few times. So far, his comments are personal opinion, not magisterial teaching. But to those who … Continue reading →

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Rejection of the Catholic Church by Maria Divine Mercy

Posted on 13 November 2013 by Ron Conte

The messages of Maria Divine Mercy, under the title “The Warning Second Coming” (www.thewarningsecondcoming.com), are now openly attacking the Catholic Church. Past messages made vicious verbal attacks on Pope Francis, calling him “imposter” and “the beast” and “the false prophet”, … Continue reading →

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On the Indefectibility of the Church

Posted on 12 November 2013 by Ron Conte

Jesus himself clearly taught the indefectibility of the Church, founded on the Rock that is Peter and his successors. [Matthew] {16:18} And I say to you, that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church, and … Continue reading →

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On Subjection to the Pope

Posted on 11 November 2013 by Ron Conte

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Pope Boniface VIII: “But this authority, although it be given to a man, and though it be exercised by a man, is not a human but a Divine power given by divine word of mouth to Peter and confirmed to … Continue reading →

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On the Ordinary and Universal Magisterium

Posted on 8 November 2013 by Ron Conte

Second Vatican Council: “Although the individual bishops do not enjoy the prerogative of infallibility, they nevertheless proclaim Christ’s doctrine infallibly whenever, even though dispersed through the world, but still maintaining the bond of communion among themselves and with the successor … Continue reading →

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