Author Archives: Ron Conte

Apocalypse Survival Guide – my comments (updated)

Posted on 6 April 2011 by Ron Conte

Apocalypse Survival Guide for Christians Notice the title. This book is written from a Christian point of view. The basis for action or inaction in attempting to survive the Apocalypse, and with a better quality of life, is the love … Continue reading →

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The death of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Posted on 6 April 2011 by Ron Conte

The Magisterium The Magisterium of the Church teaches infallibly in solemn definitions of the Pope, in solemn definitions of Ecumenical Councils, and through the ordinary and universal Magisterium. All other teachings of the Magisterium are non-infallible. The infallible teachings allow … Continue reading →

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What makes one mortal sin worse than another mortal sin?

Posted on 5 April 2011 by Ron Conte

There are three fonts of morality: (1) intention, (2) moral object, (3) circumstances. Whenever any one font is gravely disordered, the act is objectively a mortal sin; it is a gravely immoral act. Any moral disorder in any font makes … Continue reading →

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New American Bible Revised Edition Review part 2

Posted on 3 April 2011 by Ron Conte

A review of Isaiah 7:14, translation and annotations. The 1970 Old Testament NAB: 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you this sign: the virgin shall be with child, and bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel. In the … Continue reading →

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New American Bible Revised Edition – Review part 1

Posted on 2 April 2011 by Ron Conte

NABRE Review – Part 1: introduction This article is the beginning of an extended multipart review of the New American Bible, Revised Edition (2010) — NABRE. The Old Testament has been revised extensively. The New Testament remains that of the … Continue reading →

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Catholic teaching on homosexuality 3: Saint Thomas Aquinas

Posted on 2 April 2011 by Ron Conte

In accord with Scripture and Tradition, St. Thomas condemns homosexual acts as a type of unnatural sexual act termed ‘the unnatural vice’. This terminology, referring to homosexual acts as unnatural, is in accord with Sacred Scripture: [Romans] {1:26} Because of … Continue reading →

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Apocalypse Survival Guide for Christians

Posted on 31 March 2011 by Ron Conte

My latest book just became available today (March 31, 2011) Apocalypse Survival Guide for Christians It is less a book of theology, and more a book of practical considerations for dealing with the apocalypse (the tribulation). The book discusses topics … Continue reading →

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Seven Words on the Inerrancy of Sacred Scripture

Posted on 31 March 2011 by Ron Conte

Whoever contradicts, denies, rejects, or obstinately doubts the total inerrancy of Sacred Scripture commits the grave sin of heresy. The rejection of Biblical inerrancy is one of the most common heresies among Catholics today. We have even reached the point … Continue reading →

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Eschatological truth or Apocalyptic literature?

Posted on 30 March 2011 by Ron Conte

Some commentators today regard all of the eschatological passages of Scripture, including the Book of Daniel, the Book of Revelation, and even the eschatological discourse of Jesus, as devoid of revealed truths about future events. They classify all such passages … Continue reading →

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Reply to Edward Peters on the Excommunication of Norma Jean Coon

Posted on 29 March 2011 by Ron Conte

Norma Jean Coon, formerly associated with the organization called ‘Roman Catholic Women Priests’ (RCWP), has repented of her past claimed ordination to the deaconate, and has returned to full communion with the Catholic Church. The CDF and her local Bishop … Continue reading →

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Upon The Annunciation and Passion Falling Upon One Day. (March 25th, 1608)

Posted on 24 March 2011 by Ron Conte

The following poem was written by John Donne concerning the rare liturgical calendar event whereby Good Friday coincides with the feast of the Annunciation. The remembrance of the start of Christ’s human life, at the Incarnation, fell on the same … Continue reading →

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non-marital sexual acts

Posted on 23 March 2011 by Ron Conte

What might a (future hypothetical) papal encyclical on sexual ethics teach concerning non-marital sexual acts? This teaching would certainly be based on and continuous with current teaching. Current Teaching Certainly the various types of non-marital sexual acts are individually condemned … Continue reading →

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