The Failure of Canon 915

Posted on 21 January 2017 by Ron Conte

Before I discuss Canon 915, I want to dispel you of the notion that any discipline is so long-standing and so thoroughly established in Church practice that it is irreformable. The Old Testament disciplines were established by Divine Revelation, and … Continue reading →

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The Council of Trent versus Amoris Laetitia and the Maltese Bishops

Posted on 18 January 2017 by Ron Conte

“CHAPTER VII. “On the preparation to be given so that one may worthily receive the sacred Eucharist “If it is not fitting for anyone to approach any of the sacred functions, except with holiness, certainly, the more that the holiness … Continue reading →

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The Maltese Bishops formalize a common practice in the Church

Posted on 15 January 2017 by Ron Conte

The Catholic Bishops of Malta have released a document: Criteria for the Application of Chapter VIII of Amoris Laetitia. The document plainly permits the divorced and remarried to receive the Sacraments of Confession and Communion based on their own judgment … Continue reading →

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Catholics who use Contraception should be Prohibited from Communion

Posted on 14 January 2017 by Ron Conte

…along with all the false teachers who make excuses for them. Use of contraception is an objective mortal sin; it is an intrinsically evil and gravely immoral act. The use of mere contraception is a lesser sin than the adultery … Continue reading →

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Are You Waiting on a Response to the Dubia?

Posted on 12 January 2017 by Ron Conte

Over at The Motherlands (blog), Denise Renner wrote this post: Waiting on a response to the dubia. She says: “If only children asked questions in the form of dubia: well-worded requests for clarification requiring a “Yes” or “No” in response.” … Continue reading →

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The Next Conservative Pope on Communion for the divorced and remarried

Posted on 9 January 2017 by Ron Conte

In my eschatology, I’m predicting that, during the reign of Pope Francis, many conservatives and most traditionalists will depart from communion with the one true Church, and enter into a formal schism. They will depart over three controversies: 1. Communion … Continue reading →

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The Range of Opinions on How Many Are Saved

Posted on 7 January 2017 by Ron Conte

My understanding of Catholic teaching has led me to the conclusion that the majority of human persons go to Heaven, and only a small percentage of persons end up in Hell. See my book: Forgiveness and Salvation for Everyone or … Continue reading →

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The Warning of Garabandal in 2017?

Posted on 4 January 2017 by Ron Conte

Good Friday of 2017 is one of very few possible dates remaining for the Warning of Garabandal. That date is April 14th, just 100 days from today (January 4th). I suggest the faithful undertake a program of increased prayer and … Continue reading →

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My Commentary on the 5 Dubia regarding Amoris Laetitia

Posted on 3 January 2017 by Ron Conte

The full text of the Dubia proposed by four Cardinals to Pope Francis is here. First, I would like to reply to the claim of some dubia supporters that the Cardinals are simply asking questions and asking for clarification. What … Continue reading →

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Salvation for persons who manifestly persevere in objective mortal sin

Posted on 2 January 2017 by Ron Conte

Let’s consider the case of persons who manifestly persevere in objective mortal sins. These are persons who commit acts that are objectively gravely immoral, on a continuing basis, without apparent repentance. These sins might be interior or exterior; they might … Continue reading →

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The fault is with conservative Catholics, not Pope Francis

Posted on 31 December 2016 by Ron Conte

It’s not just Amoris Laetitia, and it’s not just Pope Francis. In the present time, many conservative Catholics portray themselves as entirely faithful to the Magisterium, while rejecting, ignoring, or radically reinterpreting any magisterial teachings contrary to their own thinking. … Continue reading →

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Every Roman Pontiff is Indefectible

Posted on 29 December 2016 by Ron Conte

Based on the teaching of Sacred Scripture, and the very words of Jesus about Peter and his successors, and the teaching of the Sacred Councils, especially the First Vatican Council, I believe that each and every valid Roman Pontiff is … Continue reading →

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