Could St. Joseph have conjugal relationships with Holy Mary?

Posted on 27 December 2018 by franciscofigueroa1

Some claim, “yes, he could and actually had – after all, they were married, there is nothing wrong with that”. But the actual answer is that St. Joseph didn’t and he couldn’t! St. Joseph received from God the mission to … Continue reading →

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Ask a Theological Question (Q&A closed)

Posted on 26 December 2018 by Ron Conte

One question per comment, three comment-questions per person. Please do not ask long complex multipart questions.

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Errors in Taylor Marshall’s Dates for Christ’s Birth and Death

Posted on 24 December 2018 by Ron Conte

Here’s Dr. Taylor Marshall’s video on the topic: Was Christ Born on December 25? Yes! (Dr Marshall #195) from New Saint Thomas Institute. The main problem with Dr. Marshall’s chronology is that he ignores 90% of the information used by … Continue reading →

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The Anti-Francis Crowd has no ground on which to stand

Posted on 20 December 2018 by Ron Conte

As time has passed during the Pontificate of Pope Francis, more and more conservative leaders have betrayed the Church by turning against the Vicar of Christ, appointed by God to lead the Church. Each valid Roman Pontiff is chosen by … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Bump Stocks

Posted on 19 December 2018 by Ron Conte

There exists a fundamental human right: self-defense. This right is every bit as important and primary as the right to freedom of speech and freedom of the press. Without self-defense, criminals and evildoers would destroy individual lives, families, and societies. … Continue reading →

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The Agreement between Pope Francis and China

Posted on 16 December 2018 by Ron Conte

I’m not qualified to review and evaluate the agreement between the Holy See and the government of China. And neither are you. I’ve never been to China. I don’t speak Mandarin or Cantonese. I don’t read Chinese. And I’ve not … Continue reading →

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Christian, Jewish, and Muslim friendship during the Apocalypse

Posted on 13 December 2018 by Ron Conte

Unfortunately, some Catholics on the right of the religious-political spectrum have decided that Muslims and Jews are our philosophical opponents. They are particularly harsh in the way that they speak of Muslims. But I know from my study of eschatology … Continue reading →

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Eschatology: Interpretation of Matthew chapter 24 (pt 2)

Posted on 8 December 2018 by Ron Conte

{24:14} And this Gospel of the kingdom shall be preached throughout the entire world, as a testimony to all nations. And then the consummation will occur. The above verse, as previously discussed, refers to the brief time of peace after … Continue reading →

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Eschatology: Interpretation of Matthew chapter 24 (pt 1)

Posted on 6 December 2018 by Ron Conte

The tribulation is divided into two parts: the first part for our generation (21st century), and the second part for the distant future (25th century). Here is my interpretation of the eschatological discourse of Jesus in Matthew chapter 24: [Matthew … Continue reading →

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Does God choose the Pope?

Posted on 6 December 2018 by franciscofigueroa1

Catholic Apologists Patrick Madrid and Jimmy Akin have similar views regarding the position that God does not choose each and every validly elected Pope. Patrick Madrid teaches that the Church has not taught that the Holy Spirit (God) chooses the … Continue reading →

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Phil Lawler is a Schismatic who should be Denied Communion

Posted on 3 December 2018 by Ron Conte

Phil Lawler, blogger at CatholicCulture.org and author of books on Catholicism, has committed formal public schism. Therefore, he is automatically excommunicated and should be denied Communion. Canon 751: “schism is the refusal of submission to the Supreme Pontiff or of … Continue reading →

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False Claims on Eschatology and the Papacy

Posted on 2 December 2018 by Ron Conte

Catholic World Report has published a disturbing attack on the papacy and the Church: Saint Paul, the Apocalypse, and the mystery of evil by Conor Sweeney. Well, CWR is a conservative publication, so nowadays they are morally required to attack … Continue reading →

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