Category Archives: theology

Faithful Dissent from magisterial teaching

In the world today, there is so much unfaithful dissent that some Catholic have begun to think that all dissent is contrary to the Faith. The unfaithful dissent includes undermining the authority of the Bible, contradicting the Bible, claiming that … Continue reading

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John the Baptist Never Sinned

In my speculative theology, both Saint John the Baptist and Saint Joseph, though conceived with original sin, received the special grace and privilege to be able to avoid all personal sin. Jesus indicated this truth when He described John in … Continue reading

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Saint Joseph Never Sinned

Saint Joseph, soon after his conception, while still in the womb, was cleansed from original sin (by a non-formal Baptism). Thereafter, he was strengthened in grace, by a special privilege of God, so that he never had the least stain … Continue reading

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The Two Swords of the Church

The one holy Catholic and truly Apostolic Church has two types of authority: spiritual and temporal. The spiritual authority of the Church is Her teaching authority, called the Magisterium. But the Church also has temporal authority. For in order to … Continue reading

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Catholic Orthodoxy Quiz

UPDATED WITH ANSWERS. For each of the following pairs of assertions, one assertion is a true doctrine of the Magisterium, the other is a doctrinal error. Which assertions are doctrinally correct? You may offer your answers (with commentary, please) in … Continue reading

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What is the Divine Nature made of?

Of what is the Divine Nature of God comprised? Matter and energy are created things, but God is the only uncreated thing. Matter and energy are finite and limited and imperfect, but God is infinite and unlimited and perfect. God … Continue reading

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My theology books in Kindle format

Now, all seven of my theology books are available in Kindle format. 1. Apocalypse Survival Guide for Christians 2. The Secrets of Medjugorje and Garabandal Revealed 3. The Catechism of Catholic Ethics 4. New Insights into the Deposit of Faith … Continue reading

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My books in Kindle format

my new book, Apocalypse Survival Guide for Christians, is now available for the Kindle as an ebook at Amazon.com for $9.99. I am now in the process of converting my book, The Catechism of Catholic Ethics, into a Kindle ebook. … Continue reading

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2nd reply to Fr. Erlenbush on the knowledge of Christ

In his recent post at the New Theological Movement blog, Fr. Reginaldus discusses the knowledge of Christ in general, as well as with regard to the verse from the Gospel of Mark in which Christ asserts that the Son does … Continue reading

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On the Misuse of the Catechism of the Catholic Church

The Catechism is widely used, and widely misused. Souls are being led astray by its misuse. I am not referring to the many subtle flaws and the few outright errors in the CCC. Rather, I am calling attention to the … Continue reading

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Summary of My Theology: on Hell

1. Immediately after death, each and every human person is judged by God. (Pope Benedict XII, On the Beatific Vision of God) 2. All those persons who die unrepentant from actual mortal sin are sent to Hell by God. (Pope … Continue reading

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Intramural apologetics: teachers of heresy abound

Catholic laypersons are called by Christ and His Church, in the apostolate of the laity, to evangelize the world, to bring Christ and His teaching to those who do not know the Truth. But we are hobbled in our efforts … Continue reading

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