conservative Catholics criticize the Pope, but not themselves

The conservative Catholic subculture criticizes Pope Francis harshly, with severe bias. But conservatives Catholics rarely, if ever, criticize their fellow conservatives or the subculture to which they adhere. I can easily point out multiple severe heresies and other grave theological … Continue reading

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Errors in Wikipedia on the Immaculate Conception

Updated: the Wikipedia article in question has been fixed. Thanks! Here is the Wikipedia article in question: Immaculate Conception. The errors are serious, not minor. In one case, an error distorts the dogma to the extent of heresy. In another … Continue reading

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When Does The Tribulation Begin?

A common opinion in Catholic eschatology divides the tribulation into two parts: a lesser tribulation, followed by a respite from the sufferings, ending with a greater tribulation. The Antichrist and the Return of Jesus Christ occur in the greater (or … Continue reading

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The Implications of Refusing Services to a Gay Wedding

Many conservative Catholics have taken the position that devout Christians ought to refuse to provide business services to same-sex weddings and receptions. The types of services include wedding cake, catering, music, photography, flowers, and the venue. They say that providing … Continue reading

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Pope Francis on Casuistry and Thomism

The word casuistry is derived from the Latin word for case — “causa”, referring to a particular occasion or to a legal case, and not “casus”, referring to a fall or accident. One meaning is an approach to ethics which … Continue reading

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Pope Francis on Nuclear Disarmament

Over at CatholicCulture.org, Phil Lawler is exercising his self-given role to judge and oppose the Roman Pontiff. Note that, in a previous post, Lawler spoke with great pride about past popes Pope Saint John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI, … Continue reading

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What Should the Church do about False Teachers?

The Problem The Roman Catholic Church in the world today has many problems. One major problem is the vast number of false teachers, who claim to be presenting the true Gospel and a correct understanding of Catholic doctrine, but in … Continue reading

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Love of Enemies versus Faith in a flawed Pope

[Matthew] {5:44} But I say to you: Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. And pray for those who persecute and slander you. {5:45} In this way, you shall be sons of your Father, who is in … Continue reading

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A Canon Lawyer narrows the Baptism of Desire

On his blog “In the Light of the Law”, canon lawyer Dr. Ed Peters offers us A note on the “spiritual” reception of sacraments. In that article, Peters makes his usual mistake of dogmatizing his own limited understanding and personal … Continue reading

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Catholic Eschatology and Predictions of an Antipope

A member of my discussion group, CatholicPlanet.net, asked if a particular prophecy attributed to Saint Francis were genuine. “1. The time is fast approaching in which there will be great trials and afflictions; perplexities and dissensions, both spiritual and temporal, … Continue reading

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Response to the letter of Fr. Thomas G. Weinandy

Fr. Weinandy’s letter is found here: Catholic World Report, along with his note of explanation. It’s a letter to Pope Francis, which was sent to the Vatican, and subsequently made public by Fr. Weinandy. The letter takes the same position … Continue reading

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My Work in Eschatology: Timeline

As many of my readers know, I’ve been studying and writing Catholic eschatology for many years. My first book on the topic was self-published in 1998. I’ve written several books on the topic since then. See the list of books … Continue reading

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