Author Archives: Ron Conte

Abortion: depenalization equals decriminalization

Posted on 9 August 2011 by Ron Conte

What makes a law a law? In order for a law to be truly a law, certain conditions must be met. For example, a law must be just in order to be a true law. Saint Augustine: “For it seems … Continue reading →

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On the question of Women deacons

Posted on 8 August 2011 by Ron Conte

Over at Fr. Z’s blog, he discusses women’s ordination. What Fr. John Zuhlsdorf asserts contains a doctrinal error: The Roman Pontiff made it clear that Holy Church has no authority to ordain women. It simply cannot be done. Any attempt … Continue reading →

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Preparations for the Tribulation: food storage

Posted on 7 August 2011 by Ron Conte

If you agree with me that the tribulation will begin soon, you might want to make some modest limited preparations soon. Even if you disagree with me about when the tribulation will begin, and how it will unfold, I suggest … Continue reading →

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To what extent may a faithful Catholic disagree with the Pope?

Posted on 7 August 2011 by Ron Conte

When the Pope or a Council or the Universal Magisterium teaches infallibly, the faithful are required to give the full assent of faith (what I term ‘sacred assent’). Infallible teachings of the Magisterium are guaranteed by the Holy Spirit to … Continue reading →

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Teachings of the Roman Catholic Church on Salvation

Posted on 6 August 2011 by Ron Conte

a simple partial list of required beliefs and related heresies 1. the universal salvific will of God [1 Timothy 2] {2:1} And so I beg you, first of all, to make supplications, prayers, petitions, and thanksgivings for all men, {2:2} … Continue reading →

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Is penance required for a valid Sacrament of Penance?

Posted on 5 August 2011 by Ron Conte

The Sacrament often called simply ‘Confession’ by the faithful, is also termed: the Sacrament of Reconciliation, or the Sacrament of Penance, or the Sacrament of Forgiveness. It is a conduit of the forgiving and healing grace that flows to us … Continue reading →

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Heresy on the Limbo of Hell

Posted on 2 August 2011 by Ron Conte

Fr. Ryan Erlenbush teaches the heresy that perhaps those who die in original sin alone will be “very happy and perfectly fulfilled” in the Limbo of Hell. He explicitly says that if there is a Limbo of Hell, “there is … Continue reading →

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Heresies on Hell

Posted on 31 July 2011 by Ron Conte

All of the following claims about Hell are heresies against the true Catholic Faith because they contradict the infallible teachings of Tradition, Scripture, Magisterium on the doctrine of Hell as a place of eternal punishment created by the Justice of … Continue reading →

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My current thinking on the secrets of Medjugorje

Posted on 29 July 2011 by Ron Conte

There are six visionaries, and each has been given (or will eventually be given) ten secrets. But from what the visionaries have told us so far, some of the secrets are the same among the different visionaries, and some are … Continue reading →

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Correcting Confusion about the Identities of Persons in the Gospels

Posted on 26 July 2011 by Ron Conte

See this Genealogical Table, adapted from the writings of Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich and Sacred Scripture. [John] {19:25} And standing beside the cross of Jesus were his mother, and his mother’s sister, and Mary of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. Standing … Continue reading →

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Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich: free ebooks

Posted on 25 July 2011 by Ron Conte

The Catholic Christian spiritual classics: The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ and The Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary each based on the vision from God given to Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich are available as free ebooks (PDF … Continue reading →

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Salvation for the severely disabled

Posted on 24 July 2011 by Ron Conte

There is one basic principle of salvation for human persons, in two parts: A. Whoever dies in a state of grace will have eternal happiness in Heaven, perhaps after a temporary stay in Purgatory. B. Whoever dies NOT in a … Continue reading →

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