Author Archives: Ron Conte

New Feature: only comments with a link will be moderated

Posted on 25 June 2020 by Ron Conte

As a trial run, I am testing out having no moderation to comments on blog posts here at “The Reproach of Christ”. However, if your comment contains a link, it will be moderated (i.e. it will not appear on the … Continue reading →

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Communion in the Hand: A Test of Obedience

Posted on 25 June 2020 by Ron Conte

EDITED 6/26/2020 The Church has the authority of Christ over both doctrine and discipline. And She is indefectible by Her very nature, and in both Her types of authority, teaching and temporal. These are the two swords given by Christ … Continue reading →

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How the Seasonality of Covid-19 might affect the U.S. Presidential Election

Posted on 24 June 2020 by Ron Conte

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Covid-19 is seasonal, which means that cases and deaths might follow the seasonal pattern of cases of the type of coronavirus that causes colds, with lows in June through September, and increases as the days progress through October, November, and … Continue reading →

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No Marriage (or sex) after the Resurrection

Posted on 24 June 2020 by Ron Conte

The teaching of our Lord: [Luke] {20:34} And so, Jesus said to them: “The children of this age marry and are given in marriage. {20:35} Yet truly, those who shall be held worthy of that age, and of the resurrection … Continue reading →

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Father Z.’s Prayer for a Miracle to End the Pandemic

Posted on 23 June 2020 by Ron Conte

Here is a link to the full prayer, “Posted on 6 April 2020 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf “ I have to be very cautious in criticizing any sincere prayer, as God is pleased by all sincere prayer, even those that … Continue reading →

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Carlo M. Vigano rejects the Second Vatican Council

Posted on 22 June 2020 by Ron Conte

In a letter of June 14th, 2020, archibishop Carlo M. Vigano writes about the Second Vatican Council to Maria Guarini STB, editor of the website Chiesa e postconcilio. Vigano was the apostolic nuncio to the U.S. from October of 2011 … Continue reading →

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Jeremiah on Pope Francis and his detractors

Posted on 21 June 2020 by Ron Conte

Jeremiah said: “I hear the whisperings of many: ‘Terror on every side! Denounce! let us denounce him!’ All those who were my friends are on the watch for any misstep of mine. ‘Perhaps he will be trapped; then we can … Continue reading →

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a Rosa Mystica prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary

Posted on 15 June 2020 by Ron Conte

The Rosa Mystical prayer to Mary is a powerful prayer. Pray it. Ask for what you will. See for yourself that this prayer pleases God. (See also the Prayer of Praise to St. Joseph) Rosa Mystica Prayer Blessed Virgin Mary, … Continue reading →

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John Cleese on Extremism

Posted on 14 June 2020 by Ron Conte

John Cleese on Extremism: “Seriously, though, we’ve heard a lot about extremism recently, a nastier harsher atmosphere everywhere, more abuse and bother-boy behavior, less friendliness and tolerance and respect for opponents. Alright, but what we never hear about extremism is … Continue reading →

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CDC: Thousands of Excess Deaths in NYC attributable to the Pandemic, but not the Disease

Posted on 12 June 2020 by Ron Conte

Here’s the article at Covid.us.org: Excess Mortality due to the Pandemic, not the Disease. The CDC analyzed a period of nearly two months in 2020 (March 11 to May 2). In the previous year, that period saw 7,935 deaths. This … Continue reading →

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Contra E. Christian Brugger on Intention and Intrinsically Evil Acts

Posted on 11 June 2020 by Ron Conte

E. Christian Brugger is not a faithful Catholic theologian, and his answers on any questions of faith and morals should be treated with distrust. See my previous posts explaining why this is so. In his latest article, he continues teaching … Continue reading →

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Covid-19: What To Take While You Are Well

Posted on 9 June 2020 by Ron Conte

The Frontline COVID-19 Critical Care Working Group recommends a prevention and treatment protocol called MATH+. This group is led by 10 physicians (listed here) who are professors of medicine, critical care chiefs, and other experts in caring for Covid-19 patients. … Continue reading →

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