Author Archives: Ron Conte

Moral analysis: the Maltese conjoined twins

Posted on 10 April 2012 by Ron Conte

This case occurred in 2001. A discussion of the case arose in my discussion group as we were considered the distinction between direct and indirect abortion. The medical situation was this: conjoined twins shared a heart, lungs, and abdomen. If … Continue reading →

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The Distinction between Direct and Indirect Abortion

Posted on 9 April 2012 by Ron Conte

You cannot understand the distinction between direct abortion and indirect abortion unless you understand the three fonts of morality, especially the moral object. See my previous articles on this topic: Intrinsic Evil and the Moral Object In Roman Catholic moral … Continue reading →

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Where is Salvation found?

Posted on 6 April 2012 by Ron Conte

Is salvation found in the teachings of the Magisterium, in and of themselves? No, certainly not. For mere words, no matter how true or how important, cannot save. However the teachings of the Magisterium point out the way of salvation … Continue reading →

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The Abortion Vaccine (What fresh Hell is this?)

Posted on 4 April 2012 by Ron Conte

Pope John Paul II: “The close connection which exists, in mentality, between the practice of contraception and that of abortion is becoming increasingly obvious. It is being demonstrated in an alarming way by the development of chemical products, intrauterine devices … Continue reading →

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new edition of Pope Pius XII’s Address to Midwives

Posted on 2 April 2012 by Ron Conte

I’ve just posted online a new edit of one of the most well-known and influential Papal addresses: the Address to Midwives by Pope Pius XII. The other online editions of this Address are substantially incomplete: Fisheaters.com PapalEncyclicals.net EWTN.com They lack … Continue reading →

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New edition of the Secrets of Medjugorje book

Posted on 29 March 2012 by Ron Conte

Just published and now available: The Secrets of Medjugorje and Garabandal Revealed, fourth edition [Kindle Edition] This fourth edition has revised dates and events for a number of the secrets. This book describes the first part of the tribulation based … Continue reading →

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Has Iran begun to purify weapons-grade uranium?

Posted on 27 March 2012 by Ron Conte

We cannot be certain, but there are a number of indications that Iran has begun to produce 90% U-235 from its stockpile of 20% U-235. 1. The Iranian regime knows that Israel is ready and willing to use military force. … Continue reading →

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Upon The Annunciation and Passion Falling Upon One Day

Posted on 26 March 2012 by Ron Conte

Upon The Annunciation and Passion Falling Upon One Day. (March 25th, 1608) Tamely, frail body, abstain today; today My soul eats twice, Christ hither and away. She sees Him man, so like God made in this, That of them both … Continue reading →

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Judging Persons or Judging Acts

Posted on 21 March 2012 by Ron Conte

There is a difference between judging the person, and judging the behavior. We should not judge persons, but we should judge acts (behavior). If a person robs a bank, we say that bank robbery is wrong. But we don’t say, … Continue reading →

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Five wounds inflicted on Christ’s Mystical Body through our liturgy

Posted on 20 March 2012 by Ron Conte

Here’s one view, expressed by Bishop Athanasius Schneider of Kazakhstan, and quoted by Fr. Z. 1. Mass versus populum [facing the people]. 2. Communion in the hand. 3. The Novus Ordo Offertory prayers. 4. Disappearance of Latin in the Ordinary … Continue reading →

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Who should be denied Communion under Canon 915?

Posted on 18 March 2012 by Ron Conte

UPDATED — Any baptized Catholic who has committed the sin of apostasy, or formal heresy, or formal schism is thereby automatically excommunicated, and many not receive holy Communion, nor any of the other Sacraments (except Confession, if the sinner is … Continue reading →

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Why neither the Pope, nor the body of Bishops, can commit heresy

Posted on 18 March 2012 by Ron Conte

A valid Pope can never commit the sin of apostasy, or heresy, or schism, because God positively and absolutely prevents it. See my previous article: Can a Pope commit the sin of heresy? By the grace of God, and by … Continue reading →

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