Author Archives: Ron Conte

Understanding Accidents, Substance, and the Eucharist

Posted on 30 May 2012 by Ron Conte

When God created the Universe, He created a two-fold order: material and spiritual. First Vatican Council: “This one true God, by his goodness and almighty power, not with the intention of increasing his happiness, nor indeed of obtaining happiness, but … Continue reading →

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Yet Another False Claim About Contraception

Posted on 29 May 2012 by Ron Conte

Jimmy Akin versus the Magisterium, part 4 Yet Another False Claim About Contraception To the heretical errors already discussed, Jimmy Akin adds another gravely disordered false claim. He suggests that the Church cannot, or at least should not, teach on … Continue reading →

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Is Iran enriching uranium to 90% yet?

Posted on 28 May 2012 by Ron Conte

I just watched an interview on Fox News, America Live, just after the show started at 1 p.m. Eastern Time, with Lt. General Tom McInerney, who is retired from the Air Force. He currently is a member of the Iran … Continue reading →

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part 3: Is Contraception Always Immoral?

Posted on 28 May 2012 by Ron Conte

Jimmy Akin versus the Magisterium, part 3 Is Contraception Always Immoral? In previous posts on this topic (part 1, part 2), I began to discuss three false claims taught by Jimmy Akin to his readers: 1. the claim that the … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Akin versus the Magisterium on Contraception, part 2

Posted on 27 May 2012 by Ron Conte

As I mentioned in the previous article on this topic, Jimmy Akin claims that the Magisterium has no teaching on the morality of contraception outside of marriage. He mentions this claim a number of times in his posts. Here is … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Akin versus the Magisterium on Contraception part 1

Posted on 26 May 2012 by Ron Conte

A Widespread Modern Problem There are many persons within the Church, persons who claim to be teaching Catholic doctrine and sound theology, who are instead undermining, distorting, and tearing apart, piece by piece, the teaching of the Magisterium on important … Continue reading →

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Iran’s Progress Toward Nuclear Weapons

Posted on 24 May 2012 by Ron Conte

IMPORTANT UPDATE: News reports today (May 25) state that Iran has increased its total 20% uranium to 145 kg AND inspectors detected traces of uranium at 27% enrichment. Some experts are opining that the 27% enrichment could be a technical … Continue reading →

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Contraception Controversy: the unitive meaning

Posted on 24 May 2012 by Ron Conte

Sinful secular society not only approves of contraception as if it were moral, but also promotes contraception as if it were a moral obligation. More recently, some persons have begun to proclaim that contraception is a right, one that must … Continue reading →

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new book on Abortion and Contraception

Posted on 22 May 2012 by Ron Conte

I’ve just published a new book: Roman Catholic Teaching on Abortion and Contraception currently available as a Kindle book from Amazon.com The book is now also available in paperback; it is about 400 pages in 7″x10″ format. Available at Amazon … Continue reading →

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Papabile or Not? Cardinal Peter Turkson

Posted on 19 May 2012 by Ron Conte

The term ‘papabile’ means Pope-able, referring to persons who are considered to be suitable candidates to be the next Pope. The term Pope come from the Italian word ‘Papa’, since the Pope is the holy father of the Church on … Continue reading →

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What Jesus said about homosexuality and same-sex marriage

Posted on 14 May 2012 by Ron Conte

[Mark] {7:18} And he said to them: “So, are you also without prudence? Do you not understand that everything entering to a man from outside is not able to pollute him? {7:19} For it does not enter into his heart, … Continue reading →

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Married Deacons and Marital Relations: Church decision

Posted on 13 May 2012 by Ron Conte

Can a married permanent deacon continue to have natural marital relations open to life with his spouse after he is ordained as a deacon? The question was much discussed on the internet due to the repeated assertions of Canon lawyer … Continue reading →

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