Category Archives: commentary

Bishops’ Conferences cannot teach Infallibly

Posted on 14 July 2020 by Ron Conte

The Magisterium teaches infallibly in any of three ways and in only those three ways: 1. Papal Infallibility, 2. Conciliar Infallibility 3. the ordinary and universal Magisterium (universal Magisterium for short) Papal Infallibility requires the teaching to meet all the … Continue reading →

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Dr. Mark Miravalle on the claimed revelations to Fr. Michel Rodrigue

Posted on 14 July 2020 by Ron Conte

Dr. Mark Miravalle on the claimed revelations to Fr. Michel Rodrigue: PDF file excerpts: “In summation, the alleged messages of Fr. Rodrigue contain significant and repeated examples of theological and factor error, coupled with legitimate concerns regarding his emotional and … Continue reading →

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On the Conversion of the Hagia Sophia into a Mosque

Posted on 13 July 2020 by Ron Conte

Pope Francis expressed sadness that the museum of Hagia Sophia, formerly a mosque and before that a Christian Cathedral, has been officially designated a mosque again. The decree turning the building from a mosque to a museum has been annulled. … Continue reading →

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Brief Commentary on the Book of Revelation part two

Posted on 12 July 2020 by Ron Conte

See the full commentary here ($2.99 in Kindle format). Part One is here; this is part two. My Understanding I am skipping ahead to Rev chapter 6 for this article. As this is a brief commentary, not every chapter will … Continue reading →

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Comments are now moderated (again)

Posted on 11 July 2020 by Ron Conte

I tried an experiment where comments were not moderated, and it just became an opportunity for commentators to argue with one another, and to treat the comboxes as if it were their own blog. Comments are now moderated again. Please … Continue reading →

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Suggestions for Articles on this blog

Posted on 11 July 2020 by Ron Conte

This post is for general Q and A on topics in theology or on Covid-19. Also, I’m asking my readers for suggestions for a topic to cover in future posts. RLCJ

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Long Haulers: when COVID-19 is a chronic illness

Posted on 11 July 2020 by Ron Conte

I’ve added a new page at Covid.us.org for information on Covid-19 “Long Haulers”. These are persons who become sick with Covid, and they remain sick for many weeks. Some are still sick with no end in sight. What causes this … Continue reading →

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Explosion at Iran’s Natanz uranium enrichment facility

Posted on 9 July 2020 by Ron Conte

Updated… Here’s the latest analysis from ISIS, the Institute for Science and International Security, on the “fire” at Iran’s uranium enrichment facility at Natanz. It was an explosion, probably due to a vehicle filled with high-grade explosives. I wonder if … Continue reading →

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The Battle for the Conservative Wing of the Catholic Church

Posted on 8 July 2020 by Ron Conte

The Church, in terms of its many members who are fallen sinners, is unfortunately divided in many ways. Though the Church is pure and holy, as the body of Christ, led by the Spirit. The Church is also, in part, … Continue reading →

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What If a Manifest Heretic of Low Character were elected as Roman Pontiff?

Posted on 6 July 2020 by Ron Conte

Suppose that a man of low morals and poor character, a fallen away Catholic who uses religion for his own exaltation, wishes to be Roman Pontiff. He is willing to sin gravely to obtain that position. He finds himself unable … Continue reading →

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Will the Covid-19 Vaccine be Mandatory?

Posted on 30 June 2020 by Ron Conte

See my article: A Covid-19 Vaccine might need to be Mandatory. There are some good reasons for a mandatory vaccine. But there should also be the possibility of absolute refusal for those who cannot accept it in good conscience. So … Continue reading →

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How bad is the Coronavirus, really?

Posted on 29 June 2020 by Ron Conte

Here’s my latest article at Covid.us.org — Yes, The Coronavirus Really Is That Bad! The disease affects the lungs very severely, but also heart, kidney, other organs, intestines, blood vessels, and the brain. The virus can actually infect the cells … Continue reading →

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