Category Archives: heresies

When is a teaching infallible? Must all infallible teachings be manifestly evident?

Posted on 11 June 2011 by Ron Conte

Canon law 749 n. 3 states: “No doctrine is understood as defined infallibly unless this is manifestly evident.” This Canon raises a question concerning the interpretation of teachings of the Magisterium. Must it be manifestly evident that a teaching has … Continue reading →

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Are we required by faith to believe that Adam and Eve were two real historical persons?

Posted on 9 June 2011 by Ron Conte

Yes. To say that Adam and Eve never existed, to say that the human race did not begin with one man and one woman, implies a denial of a number of dogmas. The claim that Adam and Eve never existed, … Continue reading →

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Modern-day Apostles of the Great Apostasy

Posted on 9 June 2011 by Ron Conte

At La Salette, our Lady said: “The Vicar of my Son will have much to suffer, because for a time the Church will be delivered over to great persecutions: this will be the time of darkness; the Church will have … Continue reading →

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Anathema, Excommunication, and Heresy

Posted on 8 June 2011 by Ron Conte

The term ‘anathema’ originally referred to things that were offered to God (Catholic Encyclopedia, Anathema). Anything offered to God was therefore cut off from the one who made the offering. In offering something to God, the person may no longer … Continue reading →

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4th reply to Fr. Erlenbush on the knowledge of Christ

Posted on 24 May 2011 by Ron Conte

In the comments to Fr. Reginaldus’ post, Did Jesus know the day and the hour of the Apocalypse?, someone (not myself) has copied sections of my few posts on the subject of the knowledge of Christ, using the pseudonym ‘St. … Continue reading →

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3rd reply to Fr. Erlenbush on the knowledge of Christ

Posted on 23 May 2011 by Ron Conte

My first two replies are here: Reply to Fr. Reginaldus on agnoeticism Reply to Fr. Reginaldus on the Knowledge of Christ Those two articles are sufficient to express my position on this topic and to show that my position is … Continue reading →

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Is Jesus the Way, the Truth, and the Life?

Posted on 21 May 2011 by Ron Conte

Not according to Fr. Reginaldus (Fr. Ryan Erlenbush) of the New Theological Movement blog. In yet another serious doctrinal error, Fr. Ryan teaches that Jesus is only the Way in His human nature, and is only the Truth and the … Continue reading →

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Is Jesus Christ physically present in the Eucharist?

Posted on 14 May 2011 by Ron Conte

The well-known dogma of the Catholic Faith on the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist can be summarized as follows: “Jesus Christ is present in the Eucharist in a unique and incomparable way. He is present in a true, … Continue reading →

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More on Jimmy Akin’s heresy against the dogma of Transubstantiation

Posted on 11 May 2011 by Ron Conte

Jimmy Akin openly rejects the teaching of the Magisterium on transubstantiation, and in its place teaches his own heretical invention. The correct understanding of the infallible dogma of the Magisterium is that the substance of bread and wine are changed … Continue reading →

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The many grave errors of Toowoomba Bishop William Morris

Posted on 10 May 2011 by Ron Conte

His pastoral letter (2006) is here; it is appalling in its disregard for the teachings and practices of the Catholic Faith. 1. He approved and encouraged the use of general absolution absent any grave reason 2. He encouraged the practice … Continue reading →

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contra Jeff Mirus on Contraception

Posted on 8 May 2011 by Ron Conte

Introduction There are a number of different methods that are used today to reject the teaching of the Magisterium on any matter of faith, morals, or salvation. One approach is to treat all questions as if they were open to … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Akin teaches heresy and doctrinal error

Posted on 7 May 2011 by Ron Conte

Jimmy Akin’s writings contain numerous grave doctrinal errors, some of which rise to the level of abject heresy. By means of these false teachings, he is leading faithful Catholics astray from the teachings of Tradition, Scripture, Magisterium. My concern is … Continue reading →

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