Author Archives: Ron Conte

A little boasting about my parish priests

Posted on 26 August 2011 by Ron Conte

I’m in my 50’s and I’ve been Catholic for my whole life. I’ve attended very many Masses, and heard very many sermons (some good, some not so good). I have moved from one place to another, from time to time, … Continue reading →

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Michael Voris: summary of doctrinal errors

Posted on 24 August 2011 by Ron Conte

This post is a summary of the doctrinal errors taught by Michael Voris, as explained at length in several of my previous posts. The Errors of Michael Voris: anti-Judaism at RealCatholicTV – he claims that Judaism is no longer a … Continue reading →

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Biblical chronology: poor online sources

Posted on 23 August 2011 by Ron Conte

The field of Biblical chronology attempts to discover what happened when during Biblical times. When precise dates cannot be achieved, the field concerns itself with the order of events and the range of years within which any event may have … Continue reading →

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Explaining the Catholic Faith online

Posted on 23 August 2011 by Ron Conte

Simplicity reigns supreme in internet discussions and controversies. The position, in a discussion or controversy on any topic, that can be explained most simply and in the most entertaining way is the position that tends to prevail. On the topic … Continue reading →

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Summary of Dates in Salvation History

Posted on 23 August 2011 by Ron Conte

1. Immaculate Virgin Conception of the Virgin Mary: Friday morning, November 8 in 31 B.C. 2. Virgin Birth of the Virgin Mary: about midnight at the start of Tuesday, August 5 in 30 B.C. 3. The Naming Day of the … Continue reading →

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The Arab Spring, World War 3, and the Tribulation

Posted on 22 August 2011 by Ron Conte

Now that rebels have captured Tripoli, Libya, the ‘Arab Spring’ is looking more like the upheaval in the Arab/Muslim nations of the Middle East and northern Africa that I have been writing about in my eschatology for some time. When … Continue reading →

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Roman Catholic teaching on Biblical inerrancy

Posted on 20 August 2011 by Ron Conte

The teaching of the Roman Catholic Church on Biblical inerrancy is clear and definitive. The Magisterium has always taught that Sacred Scripture is entirely inspired by the Holy Spirit and therefore entirely inerrant. See these quotes from the Magisterium: Seven … Continue reading →

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Contra Cardinal Ratzinger on Levels of Assent

Posted on 17 August 2011 by Ron Conte

The Magisterium is one authority (and ability) given to the Church by the Holy Spirit. But since the Magisterium teaches either infallibly or non-infallibly, we can divide the Magisterium, conceptually, into two types of exercises of that authority: 1. infallible … Continue reading →

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The death of the Virgin Mary

Posted on 15 August 2011 by Ron Conte

The non-infallible ordinary Magisterium teaches that Mary died and was resurrected from the dead, prior to her Assumption. The infallible sacred Magisterium teaches that Mary was assumed into Heaven, with body and soul united (alive). 1. infallible teachings require the … Continue reading →

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My reply to Fr. Ryan Erlenbush’s personal attacks

Posted on 14 August 2011 by Ron Conte

See this summary of the heresies and doctrinal errors taught by Fr. Ryan Erlenbush. In the comments to a post on Jesus and the Canaanite woman, Fr. Ryan makes personal attacks on me. I’d like to use this blog post … Continue reading →

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Jesus and the Canaanite woman: Divine insult or figure of speech?

Posted on 12 August 2011 by Ron Conte

In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus encounters a Canaanite woman, who pleads with Him to heal her daughter. She acknowledges that He is the long-awaited Messiah, by calling Him ‘Lord, Son of David’. For the Jews all understood, and even … Continue reading →

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The U.K. riots and the tribulation

Posted on 10 August 2011 by Ron Conte

Let me be very clear on this point: the tribulation has not yet begun. The present time period is a preparation for the tribulation. It is a time for repentance in the grace of God, though many are unrepentant. It … Continue reading →

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