Author Archives: Ron Conte

On the Destruction of Rome and Vatican City

Posted on 1 January 2013 by Ron Conte

In my speculative eschatology, I have long predicted that the first event of the tribulation (first horseman/first Seal) would be World War 3 — a war between the Arab/Muslim nations of the Middle East/northern Africa (led by extremists) and the … Continue reading →

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Reassessing the Dates in my Eschatology: 2013

Posted on 31 December 2012 by Ron Conte

As many of my readers know, I write eschatology, including proposals as to the dates or time frames for various predicted future events. The field of Roman Catholic eschatology is largely speculative. Most of the assertions in any work of … Continue reading →

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Free booklet: The Immorality of Pornography

Posted on 30 December 2012 by Ron Conte

I am now offering my booklet on Roman Catholic sexual ethics, as it applies to pornography, as a free 25 page booklet: Free Booklet: The Immorality of Pornography [PDF] a booklet of Roman Catholic moral theology This brief work examines … Continue reading →

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When will Iran have enough 20% Uranium for a Breakout?

Posted on 30 December 2012 by Ron Conte

Iran’s Fordow uranium enrichment plant was nearly completed as of the last IAEA report (16 Nov 2012). See my previous commentary on that report here. The Fordow plant, at 1/4th capacity produces 5 kg of 20% U-235 per month. Another … Continue reading →

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Prayer to Blessed John Duns Scotus

Posted on 29 December 2012 by Ron Conte

Blessed John Duns Scotus, you strove to understand, explain, and defend the truths of the holy Christian Faith in the light of human reason. For all truths, natural and supernatural, are from one and the same Source: the eternal God … Continue reading →

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Reply to Taylor Marshall on the Date of Christ’s Birth

Posted on 26 December 2012 by Ron Conte

Dr. Taylor Marshall occasionally dabbles in Biblical chronology, to the detriment of that field of study. In a recent post, based on his book ‘The Eternal City’, Marshall proposes a set of assertions to support his conclusion that Christ was … Continue reading →

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Free booklet: On Speculative Theology and Eschatology

Posted on 24 December 2012 by Ron Conte

Some time ago, I wrote an explanation and defense of speculative theology and speculative eschatology, which I included in my book ‘The Secrets of Medjugorje and Garabandal Revealed’ as chapter III.7. That chapter is also available as a free PDF … Continue reading →

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Private Interpretation of Scripture

Posted on 23 December 2012 by Ron Conte

The Church has repeatedly condemned using any private interpretation of Scripture to contradict an infallible teaching of the Magisterium. The Magisterium is the authoritative interpreter of Scripture, and all infallible magisterial teachings are required beliefs. But in the case of … Continue reading →

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Excerpts from: The Immorality of Pornography

Posted on 22 December 2012 by Ron Conte

Excerpts from my booklet: There are no exceptions to the eternal moral law. Art is not exempt from the moral law. A particular work may be art and moral, or art and immoral, or moral and not art, or immoral … Continue reading →

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The Pope’s Christmas Speech: excerpts on gender and family

Posted on 21 December 2012 by Ron Conte

Pope Benedict XVI: “the family is still strong and vibrant today. But there is no denying the crisis that threatens it to its foundations – especially in the western world.” “the question of the family is not just about a … Continue reading →

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Why so much animosity toward the Pope and the Church?

Posted on 19 December 2012 by Ron Conte

Over at Twitter, in the #AskPontifex thread, there is an outpouring of animosity and ridicule directed at the Pope, the Church, and the Catholic Faith. On the internet in general, this type of animosity is found almost everywhere that Catholicism … Continue reading →

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Controversy about the Pope’s Message of Peace

Posted on 17 December 2012 by Ron Conte

The Holy See has released the Message of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI for the Celebration of the World Day of Peace (1 January 2013) — BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS. The Message relates peace, interior and exterior, to living a … Continue reading →

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