Indications that the Tribulation is Near

Posted on 21 July 2016 by Ron Conte

The first part of the tribulation unfolds in this generation. The second part of the tribulation, including the Return of Jesus, does not occur until several generations from now, in the distant future. The Antichrist and the worst sufferings of … Continue reading →

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Ad Orientem as a Chip on the Shoulder

Posted on 14 July 2016 by Ron Conte

Cardinal Sarah suggested that, beginning this Advent, all priests say Mass ad orientem (“to the East”), which often is not literally to the East, but symbolically, such that the priest faces with his back to the people: “It is very … Continue reading →

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My work on the Doctrines of Trent

Posted on 13 July 2016 by Ron Conte

I’m about three-fourths of the way through my new translation of the doctrines of the Council of Trent. When completed, I plan to add some commentary throughout the text. The completed book should be a good resource for Catholics who … Continue reading →

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Can a faithful Catholic hold that Women may one day be Priests?

Posted on 8 July 2016 by Ron Conte

I’ve already written, repeatedly, on the topic of women deacons. It is an open question as to whether or not the Church has been given the authority by Christ to ordain women as deacons. So, until the Magisterium decides the … Continue reading →

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On the Confessional Resolve to Avoid All Sin

Posted on 6 July 2016 by Ron Conte

During the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the penitent makes an act of contrition, and the wording of many acts of contrition includes a statement of resolve to “avoid all sin”. But how can we poor fallen sinners tell God that we … Continue reading →

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The Fundamental Human Right to Travel

Posted on 3 July 2016 by Ron Conte

Fundamental human rights are based on the nature of the human person, including our relationships with other persons and with God. Derived human rights are related to, and implied by, one or more fundamental human rights. Fundamental rights are limited … Continue reading →

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Mark Shea’s errors on the Blessed Virgin Mary

Posted on 1 July 2016 by Ron Conte

In a post titled How I Came to Think Differently about Mary, Mark Shea proposes a few serious theological errors about the Blessed Virgin Mary. Humanity of Christ Shea claims: “the Logos, the Second Person of the Trinity derives his … Continue reading →

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Will You Fall Away during the conservative Schism?

Posted on 27 June 2016 by Ron Conte

Pope Francis is our Holy Father, Supreme Head of the whole Church, and Father and Teacher of all Christians. He is the Supreme Pontiff, the Universal Pastor, the True Vicar of Christ, Ruler of Christ’s whole fold, Supreme Judge of … Continue reading →

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The Only Likely Path to Health Care for Everyone

Posted on 26 June 2016 by Ron Conte

Health care is a fundamental human right. And, in so far as health insurance is needed to access that fundamental right, health insurance is a derived right. See my post: Fundamental Human Rights versus Derived Human Rights. Even in wealthy … Continue reading →

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Charles Pope versus the real Pope

Posted on 25 June 2016 by Ron Conte

Monsignor Charles Pope (of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C.) recently published an article criticizing the Supreme Pontiff: One Priest’s Concern About Recent Remarks by the Pope. Well, that is not such a bad title for the article. A priest or … Continue reading →

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Why did Pope Francis call some priests “animals”?

Posted on 25 June 2016 by Ron Conte

As reported by The Tablet in the U.K. as well as other Catholic publications, Pope Francis made some extemporaneous remarks on priests who refuse to baptize the infants of single mothers: Pope Francis has described priests who refuse to baptise … Continue reading →

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Gun Violence and the Right to Self-Defense

Posted on 25 June 2016 by Ron Conte

Music industry leaders have issued and signed an open letter to Congress on gun violence. AN OPEN LETTER TO CONGRESS: STOP GUN VIOLENCE NOW … it is far too easy for dangerous people to get their hands on guns We … Continue reading →

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