Category Archives: theology

The Virgin Birth of Jesus Christ

Posted on 2 February 2011 by Ron Conte

The Virgin Mary spoke to Saint Bridget about the presence of the Son of God in her womb and about His Virgin Birth. “And when I had Him in my womb, I bore Him without pain, without any weight or … Continue reading →

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The Errors of Michael Voris: distorted doctrine on Hell

Posted on 27 January 2011 by Ron Conte

Michael Voris presents an overly-simplified explanation of Hell containing several doctrinal errors. Like his other lectures, he speaks to his audience as if he were merely teaching what the Church teaches, as if there were no theological opinions in anything … Continue reading →

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The patchwork approach to moral theology

Posted on 16 January 2011 by Ron Conte

There is a fairly common methodological error in the approach of many commentators to important questions in moral theology. I’m referring mainly to apologists, bloggers, and discussion group posters, many of whom, unfortunately, put themselves forward as if they were … Continue reading →

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New booklet on the Chaplet of St. Michael

Posted on 10 January 2011 by Ron Conte

I have read and recommend this new booklet, which is a meditation and commentary on the Chaplet of St. Michael: Nonet: Insights into the Chaplet of St. Michael More information about the Chaplet can be found here, on the EWTN … Continue reading →

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Communion in the hand or on the tongue?

Posted on 7 January 2011 by Ron Conte

The mode of reception of Communion, on the tongue or in the hand, is not a doctrine or dogma, but is a matter of discipline. And the Church does have the authority to decide such questions. She can permit one, … Continue reading →

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Life Begins at Conception

Posted on 2 January 2011 by Ron Conte

This article at Catechism.cc, excerpted from my book The Catechism of Catholic Ethics, presents a theological argument, based on the conceptions of Jesus and of Mary, that life for all human persons begins at conception. The origin of each human life, in … Continue reading →

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Was Mary worthy to be the Mother of God? Yes and no.

Posted on 2 January 2011 by Ron Conte

Did the Blessed Virgin Mary merit to be the Mother of God? Was the Blessed Virgin Mary worthy to be the Mother of God? First, merit by any mere human person, even the Blessed Virgin Mary, always begins with the … Continue reading →

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On Celibacy, Continence, Chastity

Posted on 29 December 2010 by Ron Conte

“Celibacy is the renunciation of marriage implicitly or explicitly made, for the more perfect observance of chastity, by all those who receive the Sacrament of Orders in any of the higher grades.” (Catholic Encyclopedia, Celibacy of the Clergy) Celibacy is … Continue reading →

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good Catholic magazines online: New Oxford Review

Posted on 22 December 2010 by Ron Conte

New Oxford Review is a solidly orthodox Catholic online magazine. I’m not saying that I agree with the contents of every article. Faithful Catholics can and should at times disagree on matters that are not essential to the Faith. And … Continue reading →

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the Virgin Birth of Jesus

Posted on 21 December 2010 by Ron Conte

The Church teaches that the birth of Jesus Christ was virginal and miraculous. “In union with the whole Church we celebrate that day (night) when Mary without loss of her virginity gave this world its savior. We honor her, the … Continue reading →

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The Errors of Michael Voris: anti-Judaism

Posted on 19 December 2010 by Ron Conte

Michael Voris (on the website and on YouTube) does not present orthodox Catholic teaching. Michael Voris, S.T.B., seems to be the only teacher, formerly at RealCatholicTV, and now at ChurchMilitant.tv — Voris was told by his Bishop to stop using … Continue reading →

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The discussion on the Latin text of Humanae Vitae continues

Posted on 18 December 2010 by Ron Conte

over on his blog, Steve Skellmeyer mentions my article on the Latin text of Humanae Vitae, and he discusses the topic of contraception outside of marriage further. It’s worth a read.

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