How To Decide Right from Wrong

The Catholic Church has certain clear teachings on which acts are moral, and which are immoral. For example, good acts include: prayer, self-denial, and the works of mercy. Bad acts include theft, lying, murder, contraception, abortion, and the various sexual … Continue reading

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Pope Francis previously taught Hell exists forever

In his Address at the Church of “San Gregorio VII”, Rome, on Friday, 21 March 2014, Pope Francis stated: “And I feel that I cannot conclude without saying a word to the absent bosses today, to those absent but central … Continue reading

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Free Kindle book on the Three Days of Darkness

For the next three days, March 29, 30, and 31 of 2018 (Pacific Time), I’m offering my booklet: The Three Days of Darkness and the Time of Peace for free, in Kindle format only. Please take advantage of this offer. … Continue reading

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God’s Mercy Toward Hardened Sinners

Suppose that a human person commits some of the worst sins on the face of the earth, whatever those sins might be, and remains unrepentant. Suppose that he or she continues in grave sin, rejoices in that sin, calls the … Continue reading

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Ask a Theological Question (closed)

Another post for questions and answers.

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The Two Types of Usury

[Exodus] {22:25} If you lend money to the poor of my people who live among you, you shall not coerce them like a collector, nor oppress them with usury. [Psalm 14] (15) {14:1} A Psalm of David. O Lord, who … Continue reading

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The Hidden Mysteries of the Rosary

Previously posted in December of 2012 The Rosary is a mediation on the mysteries of Christ’s life. But the Virgin Mary is the most perfect disciple and the most perfect imitator of Christ, and her life, from its very beginning, … Continue reading

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What are the punishments of Hell?

The punishments of Hell are just and merciful. No fallen angel or reprobate soul can act with justice and mercy, so the punishments are meted out by God. First punishment: deprivation of all the joys of Heaven. God does this … Continue reading

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The Validity of Marriage and Procreation

Consider the following scenarios: 1. After the couple have been married for some time, the husband commits adultery and runs off with his adulteress. The marriage remains valid, as adultery cannot nullify a valid Sacrament. The innocent spouse cannot remarry. … Continue reading

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My Position on Pope Francis and Communion Discipline

This article is just a bare statement of my position, without supporting arguments. 1. The prevenient grace of God prevents any Pope from teaching material heresy, and from committing formal heresy. 2. A Pope can err: not at all in … Continue reading

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I’m Revising my book: In Defense of Pope Francis

In the revised version, I add this argument, that if Popes could commit heresy, we could never be sure which teachings to believe. We would not even know which ideas were heresy. If any Pope might be a heretic, we … Continue reading

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Q. 4: Can Catholic Spouses use Masturbation in the Context of Natural Intercourse?

No, they cannot. First, masturbation is intrinsically evil and always gravely immoral. The CCC defines masturbation as: “the deliberate stimulation of the genital organs in order to derive sexual pleasure.” [1] This sexual act is non-marital, non-unitive, and non-procreative. It … Continue reading

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