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The Anti-Francis Crowd has no ground on which to stand

As time has passed during the Pontificate of Pope Francis, more and more conservative leaders have betrayed the Church by turning against the Vicar of Christ, appointed by God to lead the Church. Each valid Roman Pontiff is chosen by … Continue reading

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The Truth About Bump Stocks

There exists a fundamental human right: self-defense. This right is every bit as important and primary as the right to freedom of speech and freedom of the press. Without self-defense, criminals and evildoers would destroy individual lives, families, and societies. … Continue reading

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The Agreement between Pope Francis and China

I’m not qualified to review and evaluate the agreement between the Holy See and the government of China. And neither are you. I’ve never been to China. I don’t speak Mandarin or Cantonese. I don’t read Chinese. And I’ve not … Continue reading

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Does God choose the Pope?

Catholic Apologists Patrick Madrid and Jimmy Akin have similar views regarding the position that God does not choose each and every validly elected Pope. Patrick Madrid teaches that the Church has not taught that the Holy Spirit (God) chooses the … Continue reading

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Is Abortifacient Contraception Moral for a Medical Purpose?

An Open Letter from Catholic Spouses to their Unborn Children Dear beloved children in the womb, Mommy and Daddy are writing you this letter to explain an important decision. Your Mommy was feeling bad, so she asked a very smart … Continue reading

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A Post on Women Priests

My latest post at Catholicism.io is on women priests.

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Why baptizing babies or little children?

The formal Sacrament of Baptism is done, not because of what we can do, or able to do, but because of what this Sacrament does to us, because of its effects on us. It is like a vaccine that cures … Continue reading

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Photos of Ronald L. Conte Jr.

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The above photos were taken of me, by me, using my cellphone. I edited the photos with Paint Shop Pro 2018 and made them black and white. I don’t look too bad for 58 years of age, do I? In … Continue reading

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Prayers Request

I’m getting an outpatient back procedure tomorrow to treat my chronic back pain. Please say a prayer for me. Thanks. Also, I’m thinking of putting some photos of myself online. What do people think about this? Ron Conte

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Not to judge, or do not judge me?

When some people receive correction, which by the way, is one of the spiritual works of mercy, they come up with a phrase like “you are not supposed to judge me”, “you are judging me”, “do not judge”, “it’s not … Continue reading

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The Immaculate Virgin Conception of Mary

The dogma of the Immaculate Conception asserts that Mary, the mother of Jesus and so the mother of God, was preserved from inheriting original sin; she was preserved from all of the effects of original sin, in body and soul. … Continue reading

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Ask A Theological Question (closed)

There will be no more “Ask a theological question” for a while.

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