Author Archives: Ron Conte

Iran Advances Toward Nuclear Breakout

Posted on 31 January 2013 by Ron Conte

In my previous post, Iran Crosses Nuclear Breakout Threshold: January, 2013, I estimated that Iran would have enough near-20% U-235 gas from their nuclear program in order to initiate a 1.7 month nuclear breakout beginning on or about 16 January … Continue reading →

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The Nature of God

Posted on 29 January 2013 by Ron Conte

What is God? Of what is the Divine Nature of God comprised? God is not made of any kind of physical or bodily substance. God is not made of matter, or atoms, or molecules. Neither is God made of any … Continue reading →

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Are the Sufferings of Purgatory Severe for Everyone?

Posted on 19 January 2013 by Ron Conte

We live in a very sinful world. Even many of the members of the Church on earth are very sinful. By the grace and mercy of God, great sinners can avoid eternal punishment by contrition and confession, or by perfect … Continue reading →

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What Is Grace?

Posted on 17 January 2013 by Ron Conte

The human person has a number of natural abilities, such as the use of the body, and the use of will and intellect. These abilities are of human nature, which is created by God. But grace is supernatural; it is … Continue reading →

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Does the Tribulation Begin in 2013?

Posted on 16 January 2013 by Ron Conte

I know I’ve lost some credibility on this topic, since my previous predictions on the year of the start of the tribulation were in error. However, my work in this field of eschatology is speculative; it is not dogma or … Continue reading →

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Fourth Reply on the Fullness of Grace in Jesus

Posted on 15 January 2013 by Ron Conte

In my three previous posts, I argued against Fr. Ryan Erlenbush concerning his claim that a theological position asserted by Pope John Paul II is heresy. Fr. Ryan now has a new post on the topic: Christ did not grow … Continue reading →

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Fr. Ryan’s rejection of Pope John Paul II’s teaching

Posted on 13 January 2013 by Ron Conte

As detailed in the last two posts, Fr. Ryan Erlenbush was presented with two quotes from the teachings of Pope John Paul II in his general audience, The Spirit and the Child Jesus, without knowing the source of the text. … Continue reading →

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More on Fr. Ryan versus Pope John Paul II

Posted on 12 January 2013 by Ron Conte

This post is a follow-up to my previous post: Fr. Ryan Erlenbush versus Pope John Paul II Fr. Ryan has now replied, in one of his comments here, to my previous post. His reply is lengthy, so I won’t quote … Continue reading →

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Fr. Ryan Erlenbush versus Pope John Paul II

Posted on 11 January 2013 by Ron Conte

The Gospel of Luke tells us that Jesus increased in wisdom and in age (or stature) and in grace with God and men (Luke 2:52; cf. 2:40). Some modern translations use the word ‘favor’ instead of ‘grace’, but the Latin … Continue reading →

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Was Jesus baptized, confirmed, and ordained?

Posted on 10 January 2013 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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The Seven Days of Creation

Posted on 8 January 2013 by Ron Conte

Now let’s go back to the beginning of Genesis, and apply a combined literal and figurative approach to some of the stories that preceded the great Flood event. The seven days of Creation are often portrayed as offering only two … Continue reading →

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Iran Crosses Nuclear Breakout Threshold: January, 2013

Posted on 7 January 2013 by Ron Conte

Iran needs at least 180 kg of near-20% U-235 gas for a two-step nuclear breakout, as explained in the ISIS report of 8 Oct 2012. The 180 kg breakout uses only the centrifuge cascades at Natanz, and would take 1.7 … Continue reading →

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