Dr. Ed Peters’ heretical position on Contraception

Posted on 10 January 2018 by Ron Conte

There is more than one way to assert a heresy. The simplest way is to directly contradict an infallible magisterial teaching. But another way is to substantially distort an infallible magisterial teaching. That latter form of heresy is what I’m … Continue reading →

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Wherein Fr. Z. derides and maligns Stephen Walford for defending the Vicar of Christ

Posted on 8 January 2018 by Ron Conte

Stephen Walford is a devout Roman Catholic and the author of two books so far: Heralds of the Second Coming: Our Lady, the Divine Mercy, and the Popes of the Marian Era from Blessed Pius IX to Benedict XVI and … Continue reading →

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Communion Discipline for the Orthodox shows the wisdom of Amoris Laetitia

Posted on 7 January 2018 by Ron Conte

The following article was written at my request by reader Marco, based on his excellent comments about Amoris Laetitia in other posts. Many claim that allowing the divorced and remarried to receive Communion would go against Divine Law. They claim … Continue reading →

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Can a Fallen Human Person be Saved except by Baptism?

Posted on 2 January 2018 by Ron Conte

There are three types of baptism: 1. The formal Sacrament of Baptism with water. 2. A baptism of desire. 3. A baptism of blood. Is it possible for a fallen human person, that is, someone who is conceived with original … Continue reading →

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Untenable Theories on Adam and Eve

Posted on 1 January 2018 by Ron Conte

There are several theories on Adam and Eve, held and promoted by various Catholics (mostly online), which are contrary to, or substantially incompatible with, definitive magisterial teaching. But let’s begin with what we must believe, as faithful Catholic Christians, about … Continue reading →

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Theology Q and A (open 12/28)

Posted on 28 December 2017 by Ron Conte

This is the new post for Q and A. As in past posts, this is an opportunity to ask me theological questions on almost any topic of doctrine or discipline. The post will close after several days. — Ron Conte

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Doctrinal Errors on Salvation Theology at ProLife 365

Posted on 28 December 2017 by Ron Conte

Catholic prolife blogger Kevin Kukla wrote an ironic article titled I Stand Corrected on the Definition of Limbo, which itself contains several serious doctrinal errors in need of correction. Kukla ordinarily does good work on his blog, writing against abortion … Continue reading →

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The Faith of Abraham vs. Trust in Yourself

Posted on 27 December 2017 by Ron Conte

God promised Abraham a covenant, which would continue with his son, Isaac, and with his offspring. {17:19} And God said to Abraham: “Your wife Sarah shall give birth to a son, and you shall call his name Isaac, and I … Continue reading →

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Theological Q and A (closed)

Posted on 20 December 2017 by Ron Conte

See the new post for Q and A. As in past posts, this is an opportunity to ask me theological questions on almost any topic of doctrine or discipline. The post will close after several days. — Ron Conte

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Solving Problems with New Approaches

Posted on 19 December 2017 by Ron Conte

There is a type of intellectual problem where the person tries to understand the answer to a question using only the limited set of ideas he possesses in that subject area. The correct answer to the question may require ideas … Continue reading →

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A Priest and an Invitation

Posted on 17 December 2017 by Ron Conte

This humorous story is true and unembellished. It was recounted to me and to a few other students at Boston College by the priest in question, who was a Jesuit at the time. Father was a visiting priest at Boston … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis on Salvation for Non-believers

Posted on 16 December 2017 by Ron Conte

From the first encyclical of Pope Francis: “Because faith is a way, it also has to do with the lives of those men and women who, though not believers, nonetheless desire to believe and continue to seek. To the extent … Continue reading →

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