Various ways a Catholic might be a Schismatic

Posted on 16 September 2016 by Ron Conte

This passage from the Summa Theologica (II-II, Q. 39) is enlightening. And then we have the definitions in Canon Law (also found in the CCC). “Can. 751 Heresy is the obstinate denial or obstinate doubt after the reception of baptism … Continue reading →

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When is Adultery only a Venial Sin? Ask Jeff Mirus

Posted on 14 September 2016 by Ron Conte

In a new post here, Jeff Mirus now claims that the sin of having sexual relations within a second non-marital union (a type of adultery) can be only a venial sin, if one partner is “under duress”. The duress is … Continue reading →

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Communion for the Divorced and Remarried, Again

Posted on 13 September 2016 by Ron Conte

I’ve already thoroughly addressed this topic in past posts: See this search of my blog. Please read those posts for my full position on this topic. Important Points The divorced and remarried are in various different situations. They are not … Continue reading →

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Pride goeth before a Schism

Posted on 11 September 2016 by Ron Conte

[Proverbs] {16:18} Arrogance precedes destruction. And the spirit is exalted before a fall. The above verse is often condensed into the expression: Pride goes before a fall. Now today, I see many Catholics speaking with arrogance, that is to say, … Continue reading →

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Free for 2 days: my book on the great Catholic monarch

Posted on 8 September 2016 by Ron Conte

My booklet, “The Great Catholic Monarch and the Angelic Shepherd,” will be available for free, in Kindle format only, for two days, Sept. 9th and 10th, 2016. Please take advantage of this offer. — Ronald L. Conte Jr.

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Can a Pope teach Material Heresy?

Posted on 5 September 2016 by Ron Conte

Heresy Material heresy is an idea that is contrary to an infallible teaching of the Magisterium, i.e. a teaching which requires the full assent of faith. Formal heresy is the sin of believing or teaching material heresy, knowing that it … Continue reading →

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Free for 5 days: my book on Heaven

Posted on 3 September 2016 by Ron Conte

My booklet, “Heaven, Hell, Purgatory, and Limbo“, will be available for free, in Kindle format only, from Sunday, Sept. 4 through Sept. 8th, 2016, in honor of the canonization of Saint Teresa of Calcutta. Please take advantage of this offer. … Continue reading →

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Which Religions Worship the One True God?

Posted on 2 September 2016 by Ron Conte

I keep seeing articles and posts asserting that Christians and Muslims do not worship the same God. The argument is always the same. Here’s what Christians believe about God. Here’s what Muslims believe about God. The two sets of beliefs … Continue reading →

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What Must We Believe about Adam and Eve?

Posted on 30 August 2016 by Ron Conte

The Council of Trent infallibly taught the following: “If anyone does not confess that the first man, Adam, when he had transgressed the commandment of God in Paradise, immediately lost the sanctity and justice in which he had been constituted, … Continue reading →

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The Parable of the Invited Guests and the Three Forms of Baptism

Posted on 26 August 2016 by Ron Conte

[Luke] {14:15} When someone sitting at table with him had heard these things, he said to him, “Blessed is he who will eat bread in the kingdom of God.” {14:16} So he said to him: “A certain man prepared a … Continue reading →

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Cardinal Burke’s schismatic attitude toward the Pope

Posted on 25 August 2016 by Ron Conte

In a recent interview, Cardinal Burke assured everyone he will never be part of a schism. “I will never leave the Catholic Church. No matter what happens I intend to die a Roman Catholic. I will never be part of … Continue reading →

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Is It Against Canon Law For Catholic Schools To Require Non-Catholic Employees To Obey Catholic Teaching?

Posted on 23 August 2016 by Ron Conte

Yes, it is. Many Catholic schools require their employees — whether they are Catholic or not — to follow Roman Catholic teaching, at least in their public lives. As a result, some gay teachers have been fired for marrying someone … Continue reading →

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