Author Archives: Ron Conte

Infallible versus Non-infallible Teachings of the Magisterium

Posted on 1 May 2013 by Ron Conte

The Magisterium is the teaching authority of the Church. It is also an ability; the Church has the ability as well as the authority to teach the truths of faith and morals found in the Sacred Deposit of Faith: Sacred … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis: Encyclical on Faith

Posted on 29 April 2013 by Ron Conte

Reports now suggest that Pope Francis intends to publish an encyclical on faith for the Year of Faith. This encyclical may well be based on work on that topic which began under his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI. The holy Pontiff … Continue reading →

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Daniel’s 70 Weeks of Years

Posted on 28 April 2013 by Ron Conte

[Daniel] {9:24} Seventy weeks of years are concentrated on your people and on your holy city, so that transgression shall be finished, and sin shall reach an end, and iniquity shall be wiped away, and so that everlasting justice shall … Continue reading →

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Does the Tribulation begin in 2013 or later?

Posted on 22 April 2013 by Ron Conte

I expect the events described in the secrets of Medjugorje and Garabandal to begin in 2016. The first event is the Warning of Garabandal, which I think is also the first secret of Medjugorje. And that event, as I now … Continue reading →

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Grace and Salvation

Posted on 20 April 2013 by Ron Conte

It is difficult to live a moral life in an immoral world. It is difficult to live a chaste life in an unchaste world. It is difficult to live a selfless life in a selfish world. It is difficult to … Continue reading →

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Suppose that the Pope were to rule…

Posted on 13 April 2013 by Ron Conte

…that it is now unlawful for any priest to kill a human being, under any circumstances whatsoever. And suppose also that a priest is confronted by an attacker, who attempts to murder him. Can he kill in self-defense? Should he … Continue reading →

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Iran’s Nuclear Breakout in 2013

Posted on 10 April 2013 by Ron Conte

The 21 Feb 2013 IAEA Report on Iran’s nuclear program was an eye-opener; it was both perplexing and worrying. Here’s the IAEA Report: in a long PDF document, and here’s the ISIS analysis of that report: a shorter more readable … Continue reading →

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Fr. Z. versus Michael Voris

Posted on 7 April 2013 by Ron Conte

Fr. Z. has repeatedly publicly stated his unqualified support for Michael Voris. He frequently promotes Voris’ videos and teachings on his blog. He has traveled to Washington D.C. with Voris. Why does Fr. Z. support and promote the work of … Continue reading →

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Conservatism versus Catholicism

Posted on 7 April 2013 by Ron Conte

When any theological question or controversy arises, certain conservative bloggers and authors put forward the conservative position as if it were necessarily the correct Catholic position. I consider myself to be a conservative Catholic, yet my position on some theological … Continue reading →

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Recent messages of Pedro Regis on Pope Francis

Posted on 4 April 2013 by Ron Conte

From the messages of the Virgin Mary to Pedro Regis message of 3/5/13: The Barque of St. Peter is going to flounder, and there is going to be great confusion. Peter is the secret: there is your answer. interpretation: The … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis and the Tribulation

Posted on 2 April 2013 by Ron Conte

On Holy Thursday, at the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of men and women, of Christians and non-Christians. This act was a grace-filled and providential departure from the traditional practice. When Saint Mary … Continue reading →

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Kelly Bowring and Maria Divine Mercy

Posted on 30 March 2013 by Ron Conte

One particular Catholic author, Kelly Bowring, has recently published a book supporting the claimed messaged of “Maria Divine Mercy”. His book, The Great Battle Has Begun, quotes from the messages of “Maria Divine Mercy” many times. Each time Bowring treats … Continue reading →

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