Category Archives: ethics

Can an intrinsically evil act be justified by a good purpose?

Posted on 13 February 2012 by Ron Conte

There are three fonts of morality (intention, moral object, circumstances). In order for any knowingly chosen act to be moral, all three fonts must be good. If an act has an evil moral object, then that act is intrinsically evil … Continue reading →

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On Eschatology and Ethics

Posted on 12 February 2012 by Ron Conte

The eschatology posts in my blog are much more popular than the ethics posts. But the ethics posts are much more important to your salvation. If you are reading my eschatology as a form of entertainment, it will not be … Continue reading →

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How To Make A Good Confession

Posted on 11 February 2012 by Ron Conte

I have released a new leaflet, in PDF format, on Confession. It is a succinct explanation of how to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. How To Make A Good Confession [PDF file] Here is the full text from the leaflet: … Continue reading →

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Say the black. Do the red. Or else. PART II

Posted on 9 February 2012 by Ron Conte

[Continued from PART I] Various uncharitable comments are found after several different posts by Fr. Z. The comments in question revile and denigrate any priest who deviates in the least from the exact form of the Mass approved by the … Continue reading →

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Say the black. Do the red. Or else.

Posted on 8 February 2012 by Ron Conte

PART I — The expression “Say the black; do the red” is used at Fr. Z.’s blog WDTPRS to refer to the liturgical texts of the Church. The text in black is the words that the priest is to say; … Continue reading →

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Are Good Intentions Sufficient To Make An Act Moral?

Posted on 7 February 2012 by Ron Conte

Most persons know the answer to this question: Good intentions are necessary, but not sufficient, to make an act moral. However, many false teachers have risen up, using clever arguments, the result of which is to justify any act — … Continue reading →

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Hypocrisy in the Bishops’ Objection to the HHS Mandate

Posted on 6 February 2012 by Ron Conte

Many Bishops in the U.S., over 100, are speaking out against the Health and Human Services Mandate that all companies and organizations, other than churches, pay for contraception, abortifacient contraception, and direct sterilization in their employee health plans. They are … Continue reading →

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Catholic Answers Forums promotes abortifacients

Posted on 3 February 2012 by Ron Conte

Whenever anyone asks a certain type of question in Catholic Answers Forums, the same false and gravely immoral answer is given by numerous different members of that Forum. Q: Is it moral for a woman to use abortifacient contraception, for … Continue reading →

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Abortifacient Contraception for a Medical Purpose

Posted on 2 February 2012 by Ron Conte

This question is frequently asked in discussion groups: Can a woman take oral contraceptives, if they are prescribed by her doctor for a medical purpose? Everyone agrees that if the woman is not sexually active, then the contraceptive pill is … Continue reading →

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new book on Marital Sexual Ethics

Posted on 1 February 2012 by Ron Conte

I’ve just published my lastest book of Catholic moral theology: Roman Catholic Marital Sexual Ethics [Kindle Edition] Chapter List: 1: The Basis for Morality 2: Knowingly Chosen Acts 3: The Three Fonts of Morality 4: Abortion and Contraception 5: Artificial … Continue reading →

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Kathleen Sebelius versus the U.S. Bishops: Payback is a Bitch

Posted on 29 January 2012 by Ron Conte

In my opinion, certain official actions taken by Kathleen Sebelius, in her capacity as U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary, are not based on her sincere judgment as to what is best for the nation, but rather on her … Continue reading →

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After we overturn Roe v. Wade, then what?

Posted on 21 January 2012 by Ron Conte

Despite the prevalence of pro-abortion views in the U.S., many Americans do not believe that abortion should be available on demand — for any reason, at any time. In addition, there is currently a trend toward greater conservativism among Republicans, … Continue reading →

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