conservative Catholics denounce and revile the Pope

Posted on 24 June 2016 by Ron Conte

We have reached the point now where many conservative Catholics are openly disrespecting, denigrating, denouncing, deriding, and reviling the Holy Father, Pope Francis. They show no trace of respect for the office or the person of the Pope. They have … Continue reading →

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What Ed Peters forgets about Francis

Posted on 23 June 2016 by Ron Conte

Dr. Edward Peters, JD, JCD, Ref. Sig. Ap., has written an article on the recent comments by Pope Francis on the validity of Catholic marriages: What Francis Forgets About Marriage. The main thesis of his article is that most Catholic … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Akin versus Pope Francis

Posted on 22 June 2016 by Ron Conte

It is arrogant and foolish for the ordinary run-of-the-mill Catholic blogger to judge and condemn the words of the holy Roman Pontiff. The vast majority of these bloggers are not even theologians, and their criticisms are not based on a … Continue reading →

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Mirus and Lawler versus Pope Francis

Posted on 22 June 2016 by Ron Conte

Conservative Catholics continue to rush headlong toward the cliff of schism. Pride goeth before a fall. Dr. Jeff Mirus has a recent post: On criticizing bishops—or even the Pope. It starts out quite well. “It is a spiritual and moral … Continue reading →

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Catholic Ethics and the Concrete Act

Posted on 21 June 2016 by Ron Conte

Overview of Ethics Human persons have the gifts of reason and free will from God. The use of these gifts, in knowing choices, implies moral responsibility. For we are capable of understanding transcendent truths and of distinguishing between good and … Continue reading →

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Human Rights and Gun Control

Posted on 20 June 2016 by Ron Conte

The U.S. Constitution includes a Bill of Rights, and among those enumerated rights is the right to keep and bear arms. But this article is not about the legal and constitutional issues of gun ownership and gun control; it is … Continue reading →

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On Judging and Condemning the Supreme Pontiff

Posted on 19 June 2016 by Ron Conte

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Who is qualified to judge the Vicar of Christ, the Supreme Pontiff of the Church on earth — ANY Supreme Pontiff at all? It is scandalous and gravely immoral for Catholics to judge and condemn Pope Francis — or any … Continue reading →

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Reactions to Pope Francis: Most Marriages Null

Posted on 18 June 2016 by Ron Conte

Pope Francis again made a comment, similar to one he made a couple years back, suggesting that most Catholic marriages are null, i.e. that they are not a valid Sacrament. Here is a link to the news story: Updated: Most … Continue reading →

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Can we apply Juvenescit Ecclesia to the controversy on Women’s Ordination?

Posted on 15 June 2016 by Ron Conte

Here is a summary of the recent CDF document: Iuvenescit Ecclesia including a link to the full text. The document addresses the charisms (gifts from God) of individuals and groups within the Church as they relate to the hierarchical authority … Continue reading →

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Prayer Request

Posted on 12 June 2016 by Ron Conte

New Update: I’m definitely on the mend. Pain levels are way down this morning. I’m feeling much better. Thanks to everyone who is praying for me. You are in my prayers also. — Ron Conte

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Adult Baptism and Actual Mortal Sin

Posted on 11 June 2016 by Ron Conte

A valid reception of the Sacrament of Penance, also called Reconciliation or Confession, forgives all sins, mortal and venial. The penitent is forgiven even if his sorrow for sin is only imperfect contrition (“attrition”) and not perfect contrition. But what … Continue reading →

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Did Adam and other Biblical Persons live very long lives?

Posted on 10 June 2016 by Ron Conte

Msgr. Charles Pope is of the opinion that Adam and certain other Biblical persons lived very long lives. He explains: “Personally, I think we need to take the stated ages of the patriarchs at face value and just accept it … Continue reading →

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