Schism at the closing of a church in the Boston Diocese

Posted on 30 October 2016 by Ron Conte

Here is the news story: Their fight lost, members of closed Scituate church start their own. I sympathize with any Catholics suffering because their beloved parish church has been closed by the diocese. But the shortage of priests, falling attendance, … Continue reading →

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Whether the Sufferings of Hell decrease at first?

Posted on 29 October 2016 by Ron Conte

Suppose that a human person commits one actual mortal sin, from which he never repents, and, subsequently, one hundred thousand venial sins. Now a person who is in a state of grace can have venial sins forgiven by any devout … Continue reading →

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The Concrete Act and the Concept of Intrinsic Evil

Posted on 28 October 2016 by Ron Conte

Roman Catholic teaching on morality is based on human acts, also called concrete acts. A human act is the knowing choice of a human person. Such acts are termed “concrete” because the act and its morality are real and meaningful, … Continue reading →

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Can Catholic Hospitals survive the onslaught of unjust laws?

Posted on 27 October 2016 by Ron Conte

Contraception has long been legal. But only recently has there been an outcry to compel Catholic hospitals to provide contraception, including abortifacient contraception. And there has also been some discussion of compelling Catholic hospitals to perform abortions, or at least … Continue reading →

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When Politicians say “We are a nation of laws”

Posted on 25 October 2016 by Ron Conte

When politicians say “We are a nation of laws”, I cringe. It is true that our nation needs laws. Our society is governed and structured largely by law. But it is a problem when human laws are treated as if … Continue reading →

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Free for 5 days: Original Sin and the Immaculate Conception

Posted on 19 October 2016 by Ron Conte

My booklet, Original Sin and the Immaculate Conception, is free in Kindle format for 5 days, from Thursday, October 20th to Monday, October 24th (Pacific Time) at Amazon. Please take advantage of this free offer. A booklet of Roman Catholic … Continue reading →

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Salvation and Original Sin

Posted on 17 October 2016 by Ron Conte

Dogma: 1. All human persons have original sin from conception, except Adam, Eve, Jesus, and Mary. [Trent] 2. Original sin is taken away only by the three forms of baptism: water, desire, blood. [Trent] 3. Everyone who dies in a … Continue reading →

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My back surgery this Friday

Posted on 16 October 2016 by Ron Conte

The surgery went well. Thanks to everyone who is praying for me. They are saying 4 to 6 weeks for full recovery, but I should be quite a bit better in two weeks, if all continues to go well. ——- … Continue reading →

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On Theological Arguments and Modern Catholicism

Posted on 14 October 2016 by Ron Conte

Catholicism has become highly politicized. Catholics are divided into liberal, conservative, traditionalist. And each side proposes their theological positions as if these were political platforms, not a search for truth in Tradition, Scripture, Magisterium. They seek support for their theological … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis changes Canon Law on Baptism of Infants

Posted on 8 October 2016 by Ron Conte

Here is the change to Canon Law: § 3. Infants of non-Catholic Christians are licitly baptized if their parents or at least one of them or the person who legitimately takes their place request it and if it is physically … Continue reading →

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The Approaching Schism is Twofold: Liberal and Conservative

Posted on 7 October 2016 by Ron Conte

Already, some conservatives have entered into a state of formal schism by rejecting Pope Francis. This rejection takes various forms. Some accuse him of teaching heresy. Others openly declare that the must oppose him. Still others harshly judge his every … Continue reading →

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What is a rosewater Catholic?

Posted on 3 October 2016 by Ron Conte

Pope Francis recently exhorted the faithful not to be “rosewater Catholics”. What does that expression mean? Pope Francis: “Unfortunately, efforts have often been made to blur faith in the Resurrection of Jesus and doubts have crept in, even among believers. … Continue reading →

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