Catholic Doctrine on Contraception

Posted on 2 October 2016 by Ron Conte

Contraception is intrinsically evil and always gravely immoral. Intrinsically evil acts are always immoral, regardless of intention or purpose, and regardless of circumstances or consequences. Contraception is any act ordered, by its very nature, to deprive a sexual act of … Continue reading →

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E. Christian Brugger on Contraception Outside of Marriage

Posted on 30 September 2016 by Ron Conte

E. Christian Brugger is a professor of ethics at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary. In a brief artcie at Zenit.org, he answers the question as to whether the Church’s teaching on the immorality of contraception is limited to the marital … Continue reading →

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500 Scholars Pretend To Support Humanae Vitae

Posted on 30 September 2016 by Ron Conte

When I first heard the news, that over 500 Catholic scholars issued a joint statement in support of Catholic teaching on contraception, I was pleased. Then I read the document and was deeply saddened. The statement, issued at the Catholic … Continue reading →

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The Council of Quiersy on Predestination

Posted on 29 September 2016 by Ron Conte

The Council of Quiersy, in 853 A.D., was a local Council, whose teachings fall under the ordinary non-infallible Magisterium. These are not infallible Canons. Nevertheless, the Council’s teachings on redemption and grace have stood the test of time and are … Continue reading →

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How To Avoid Falling Into Schism

Posted on 27 September 2016 by Ron Conte

To avoid the sin of schism, a Catholic should hold that: 1. Pope Francis is the current valid successor of Peter, and therefore he is: “true vicar of Christ, head of the whole Church and father and teacher of all … Continue reading →

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Schismatics and Heretics must not receive Communion

Posted on 25 September 2016 by Ron Conte

Under Canon 915, anyone “obstinately persevering in manifest grave sin” should not be given Communion, and additionally, this implies that they have an obligation of conscience not to receive. The sin proposed here is an objective mortal sin, which is … Continue reading →

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Free for 5 days: my book on the Writing of the Gospels

Posted on 25 September 2016 by Ron Conte

My booklet, The Writing of the Gospels and Biblical Inerrancy, will be available in Kindle format only, for free, from Monday, 26 Sept to 30 Sept, 2016, Pacific Time. Please take advantage of this free offer. This booklet is primarily … Continue reading →

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Contra Kelly Bowring on Pope Francis

Posted on 24 September 2016 by Ron Conte

Heresy and Schism — Kelly Bowring, Ph.D., writes mainly in the subject area of Catholic eschatology. But Kelly Bowring’s writings in eschatology are heretical. He proposes, repeatedly and emphatically, that the Church is not indefectible, and that She will go … Continue reading →

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The first cracks of the Conservative Schism

Posted on 22 September 2016 by Ron Conte

UPDATED The Remnant Newspaper and Catholic Family News have issued a joint statement against Pope Francis: “With Burning Concern: We Accuse Pope Francis”. With this three-part accusation, they have entered into a state of formal schism from the one holy … Continue reading →

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Siding with Cardinals Burke and Sarah against the Pope

Posted on 18 September 2016 by Ron Conte

Many conservatives Catholics today are speaking out against Pope Francis, with varying levels and types of criticism. And they tend to use the names and reputations of Cardinals Burke and Sarah to bolster their opposition to the Roman Pontiff. But … Continue reading →

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Was Pope Honorius I a heretic?

Posted on 17 September 2016 by Ron Conte

Those who claim that Pope Francis has or might fall into heresy or teach heresy sometimes support their claim by citing past Popes who supposedly did the same. Pope Honorius I is often accused of heresy, but the accusation is … Continue reading →

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Free Book on Intrinsic Evil

Posted on 16 September 2016 by Ron Conte

My book Roman Catholic Teaching on Intrinsic Evil is available for FREE in Kindle format for three days: Saturday, Sunday, and Monday of September 17, 18, and 19 (Pacific time). Please take advantage of this free offer. The book discusses … Continue reading →

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