Author Archives: Ron Conte

More on Jimmy Akin’s heresy against the dogma of Transubstantiation

Posted on 11 May 2011 by Ron Conte

Jimmy Akin openly rejects the teaching of the Magisterium on transubstantiation, and in its place teaches his own heretical invention. The correct understanding of the infallible dogma of the Magisterium is that the substance of bread and wine are changed … Continue reading →

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What would Jesus say to terrorists?

Posted on 11 May 2011 by Ron Conte

This question can be answered easily from the teachings of Jesus in the Gospels. But the answer is not the same as what some Catholics are saying in their commentary on the death of the terrorist Osama bin Laden. To … Continue reading →

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The many grave errors of Toowoomba Bishop William Morris

Posted on 10 May 2011 by Ron Conte

His pastoral letter (2006) is here; it is appalling in its disregard for the teachings and practices of the Catholic Faith. 1. He approved and encouraged the use of general absolution absent any grave reason 2. He encouraged the practice … Continue reading →

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Catholic Orthodoxy Quiz

Posted on 9 May 2011 by Ron Conte

UPDATED WITH ANSWERS. For each of the following pairs of assertions, one assertion is a true doctrine of the Magisterium, the other is a doctrinal error. Which assertions are doctrinally correct? You may offer your answers (with commentary, please) in … Continue reading →

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Papal Infallibility in Ordinatio Sacerdotalis

Posted on 9 May 2011 by Ron Conte

Pope John Paul II’s Apostolic Letter Ordinatio Sacerdotalis, “On Reserving Priestly Ordination To Men Alone,” affirms the teaching of Christ that the Church has no authority to ordain women to the priesthood. Does this affirmation fall under Papal Infallibility? One … Continue reading →

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contra Jeff Mirus on Contraception

Posted on 8 May 2011 by Ron Conte

Introduction There are a number of different methods that are used today to reject the teaching of the Magisterium on any matter of faith, morals, or salvation. One approach is to treat all questions as if they were open to … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Akin teaches heresy and doctrinal error

Posted on 7 May 2011 by Ron Conte

Jimmy Akin’s writings contain numerous grave doctrinal errors, some of which rise to the level of abject heresy. By means of these false teachings, he is leading faithful Catholics astray from the teachings of Tradition, Scripture, Magisterium. My concern is … Continue reading →

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Who is Cleopas mentioned in the Gospels of Luke and John?

Posted on 7 May 2011 by Ron Conte

[Luke] {24:16} But their eyes were restrained, so that they would not recognize him. {24:17} And he said to them, “What are these words, which you are discussing with one another, as you walk and are sad?” {24:18} And one … Continue reading →

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contra Jimmy Akin on the Year of the Birth of Christ

Posted on 6 May 2011 by Ron Conte

In a recent post, Jimmy Akin does what he does best, take a complex topic within Catholicism, over-simply it, distort it, then over-simplify it some more, then present it to his readers as if he is explaining plain truths that … Continue reading →

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Fr. Ryan Erlenbush’s doctrinal error on original sin

Posted on 6 May 2011 by Ron Conte

Yet another doctrinal error is being promoted by ‘Fr. Reginaldus’ of the New Theological Movement blog, aka Fr. Ryan Erlenbush. On the question of the transmission of original sin, Fr. Ryan begins by stating the correct doctrine of the Church: … Continue reading →

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Love of Enemies, Forgiveness of Sinners

Posted on 5 May 2011 by Ron Conte

the love of God — God is infinite Love, and He never changes. However, the relationship between God and human persons on earth changes as they change. God is unchanging infinite Love, but when we speak about the love of … Continue reading →

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Errors in the moral theology of Fr. Martin Rhonheimer

Posted on 4 May 2011 by Ron Conte

In his article, The truth about condoms, Fr. Martin Rhonheimer confuses the intention of an act and the moral object of an act. This is a common misunderstanding in Catholic ethics, and a frequent source of error in the moral … Continue reading →

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