Latest theology Q and A (closed)

Posted on 4 June 2018 by Ron Conte

A post for theological questions on faith, morals, salvation, and matters of Church discipline.

More Galleries | 44 Comments

Prayers Request

Posted on 2 June 2018 by Ron Conte

I’m still in need of continued prayers. Please consider offering the Mass you attend for my benefit, especially for guidance concerning my health. Ron Conte

More Galleries | 7 Comments

A Certain Attitude about Incorrect Ideas

Posted on 2 June 2018 by Ron Conte

There is a certain attitude causing a great deal of trouble in our society today. 1. It begins with the idea that one’s own opinions and understanding on a controversial topic are correct, and the opposing views are wrong. Well, … Continue reading →

More Galleries

Is Ireland Still Catholic After The Vote?

Posted on 31 May 2018 by Ron Conte

The Washington Post reports that Ireland has voted to repeal the constitutional amendment making most abortions illegal. Life of the mother abortions have been legal since 2013. And travel to other nations for abortion is also legally permissible. But the … Continue reading →

More Galleries | 9 Comments

Pope Francis: God made you like that

Posted on 25 May 2018 by Ron Conte

News report: Gay Man Says Pope Francis Told Him, ‘God Made You Like That And Loves You Like That’. “He told me, ‘Juan Carlos, the fact that you’re gay doesn’t matter. God made you like that, and he loves you … Continue reading →

More Galleries | 23 Comments

Theological Q and A

Posted on 22 May 2018 by Ron Conte

I’m resuming the question and answer posts. Ask a question on almost any topic in theology. Please keep questions brief, and don’t expect a very long response. Ronald L. Conte Jr.

More Galleries | 34 Comments

Faithfulness in Disagreeing with Any Roman Pontiff

Posted on 21 May 2018 by Ron Conte

The Catholic faithful are required under pain of mortal sin and excommunication, to avoid heresy and schism, to believe what the Magisterium teaches as doctrine, and to accept the authority of the Church over discipline. But we also have the … Continue reading →

More Galleries | 5 Comments

An Auxiliary Bishop exalts himself above the Roman Pontiff

Posted on 18 May 2018 by Ron Conte

Auxiliary Bishop Athanasius Schneider of the Archdiocese of Saint Mary in Astana, Kazakhstan, has given yet another interview, in which he speaks as if he were judge over the Roman Pontiff and over the entire Magisterium: Interview: Bishop Schneider Addresses … Continue reading →

More Galleries | 33 Comments

Unfaithful Conservatives have turned Humanae Vitae into a Fabergé egg

Posted on 17 May 2018 by Ron Conte

Conservatives complain when the Pope criticizes them. They say, “Why is he criticizing those who are most faithful?” There is an assumption common among conservatives that the majority opinion in the conservative Catholic subculture is essentially inerrant. But, in fact, … Continue reading →

More Galleries | 7 Comments

On Cooperation with a Contracepting Spouse

Posted on 16 May 2018 by Ron Conte

Suppose that one spouse in a marriage wishes to use contraception, and the other spouse, following Catholic teaching, wishes to have natural marital relations open to life. Can the couple have sexual relations, if one spouse is committing the sin … Continue reading →

More Galleries | 15 Comments

Pope Francis on the modern-day versions of Gnosticism and Pelagianism

Posted on 12 May 2018 by Ron Conte

This article Pope Francis warns of two paths to holiness explains the teaching of the Pope on this point quite well. It is a criticism that applies to many conservatives and traditionalists, so it has been rejected or ignored by … Continue reading →

More Galleries | 27 Comments

Request for Prayers

Posted on 7 May 2018 by Ron Conte

I’m asking my readers, please include me in your prayers. I am again having a lot of problems with my back. This has been going on for over 2 years now. Please pray that God will give me His guidance … Continue reading →

More Galleries | 10 Comments