Category Archives: Mass

Is it always a mortal sin to miss Mass?

Posted on 17 June 2011 by Ron Conte

Catechism of the Catholic Church: “The Sunday Eucharist is the foundation and confirmation of all Christian practice. For this reason the faithful are obliged to participate in the Eucharist on days of obligation, unless excused for a serious reason (for … Continue reading →

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All Are Not Welcome

Posted on 16 June 2011 by Ron Conte

Are all persons welcome to become members of the Catholic Church? No. In order to be a member of the Catholic Church, you must believe what the Catholic Church teaches. If you believe that Jesus is the Son of God, … 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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new document on the Latin Mass: Universae Ecclesiae

Posted on 13 May 2011 by Ron Conte

The document is called Universae Ecclesiae (to the Universal Church). Here is the English translation of the document. And Fr. Z has a good explanation here.

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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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Papal Infallibility in Ordinatio Sacerdotalis

Posted on 9 May 2011 by Ron Conte

Pope John Paul II’s Apostolic Letter Ordinatio Sacerdotalis, “On Reserving Priestly Ordination To Men Alone,” affirms the teaching of Christ that the Church has no authority to ordain women to the priesthood. Does this affirmation fall under Papal Infallibility? One … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Akin’s heresy on Transubstantiation

Posted on 23 April 2011 by Ron Conte

In a post dated April 22, 2011 (Good Friday), Jimmy Akin answers a reader’s question by teaching yet another heresy: “In transubstantiation, two things happen: (1) The substances (i.e., the ultimate, underlying realities) of bread and wine cease to exist, … Continue reading →

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Upon The Annunciation and Passion Falling Upon One Day. (March 25th, 1608)

Posted on 24 March 2011 by Ron Conte

The following poem was written by John Donne concerning the rare liturgical calendar event whereby Good Friday coincides with the feast of the Annunciation. The remembrance of the start of Christ’s human life, at the Incarnation, fell on the same … Continue reading →

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Who may receive holy Communion?

Posted on 18 September 2010 by Ron Conte

Only believing and practicing Catholic Christians, who are not conscious of grave sin may receive holy Communion. “Presenting oneself to receive Holy Communion should be a conscious decision, based on a reasoned judgment regarding one’s worthiness to do so, according … Continue reading →

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Women should be silent in the churches

Posted on 9 September 2010 by Ron Conte

[1 Corinthians] {14:34} Women should be silent in the churches. For it is not permitted for them to speak; but instead, they should be subordinate, as the law also says. {14:35} And if they want to learn anything, let them … Continue reading →

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The Latin language and Catholicism

Posted on 26 August 2010 by Ron Conte

I have some degree of familiarity with the Latin language. I spent just over five years translating the entire Clementine Vulgate Bible from Latin into English (http://www.sacredbible.org/). I’ve also translated Unam Sanctam from Latin into English (http://www.catholicplanet.com/TSM/Unam-Sanctam-index.htm), and from time … Continue reading →

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