Category Archives: theology

On Speculative Theology and Eschatology

Posted on 5 July 2012 by Ron Conte

In my book, The Secrets of Medjugorje and Garabandal Revealed, there is a chapter titled: “On Speculative Theology and Eschatology”. This chapter is also available, by itself, as a free article in PDF format here. an excerpt from the article: … Continue reading →

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A Review of CatholicCulture.org Site Reviews

Posted on 3 July 2012 by Ron Conte

Over at CatholicCulture.org, under “Resources | Site Reviews”, they offer “qualified reviews of Catholic web sites.” This post is a review of their Site Review process and decisions. Each site review has a brief description of the site, a link … Continue reading →

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On Authority and Theology

Posted on 2 July 2012 by Ron Conte

What is my authority as a theologian? As a faithful Roman Catholic theologian, writing on topics ranging from dogmatic theology to moral theology to speculative theology, I have no authority. My writings are not authoritative, and I do not speak … Continue reading →

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Against Faith-ism and Rational-ism

Posted on 30 June 2012 by Ron Conte

Rationalism is the dependence on reason alone, apart from faith, for one’s belief system. Rationalism, by depending on reason alone, has no place for beliefs based on Divine Revelation or any divinely-appointed authority. You might think that all Catholic Christians … Continue reading →

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Do You Disagree? Where’s Your Theological Argument?

Posted on 28 June 2012 by Ron Conte

Each of my theological arguments on any topic stands on its own merits. Sometimes I express a theological opinion on a matter of pious disagreement among faithful Catholics. Other times I express, in my own way, the true teachings of … Continue reading →

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Dying in a State of Original Sin Only

Posted on 24 June 2012 by Ron Conte

The Magisterium infallibly teaches that all who die unrepentant from one or more actual mortal sins will be condemned to the punishments of Hell forever. Pope Benedict XII: “By this Constitution which is to remain in force forever, we, with … Continue reading →

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new booklet on the Nature of God

Posted on 20 June 2012 by Ron Conte

I’ve just published a new Kindle booklet: God is One Divine Eternal Act If you already have my book: New Insights into the Deposit of Faith then you don’t need this booklet; it is taken from that book. The booklet … Continue reading →

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My credentials as a Roman Catholic theologian

Posted on 7 June 2012 by Ron Conte

What is the role of a theologian? “In order to exercise the prophetic function in the world, the People of God must continually reawaken or ‘rekindle’ its own life of faith (cf. 2 Tim 1:6). It does this particularly by … Continue reading →

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Upon The Annunciation and Passion Falling Upon One Day

Posted on 26 March 2012 by Ron Conte

Upon The Annunciation and Passion Falling Upon One Day. (March 25th, 1608) Tamely, frail body, abstain today; today My soul eats twice, Christ hither and away. She sees Him man, so like God made in this, That of them both … Continue reading →

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Commentary on the new Mass translation by a Bible translator

Posted on 19 January 2012 by Ron Conte

I’m in favor of a form of the Mass which allows priests and local Bishops some latitude to change the form, within certain limits. I don’t see any reason why the 1 billion Catholics in the world must all say … Continue reading →

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GOP Candidates talk tough on Iran

Posted on 1 January 2012 by Ron Conte

Mitt Romney said, during a past debate, that if he is elected, he will prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons: ” ‘If we re-elect Barack Obama, Iran will have a nuclear weapon. And if you elect Mitt Romney, Iran will … Continue reading →

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Summary of Books by Ron Conte

Posted on 15 December 2011 by Ron Conte

This is a list of my theology and eschatology books. Most of my books are currently available both as printed books and as Kindle ebooks. However, I intend to publish a series of books and booklets only available in Kindle … Continue reading →

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