Should Persons Unrepentant from Grave Sin go to Mass?

Posted on 15 January 2016 by Ron Conte

My opinion is that they should not. The Pharisaical Catholic would answer that such a person is obligated to attend Mass, though they cannot receive Communion. Yes, but that type of answer treats the obligation as entirely exterior. You sit … Continue reading →

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contra Austin Ruse: Like Us or Not?

Posted on 15 January 2016 by Ron Conte

Over at Crisis Magazine, Austin Ruse has written a disturbing article about homosexuality which does not even pretend to be Catholic in its views: They Are Not Everywhere. They Are Not Like Us. I have some serious criticisms of this … Continue reading →

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Which is the better Name for God: Mercy or Love?

Posted on 14 January 2016 by Ron Conte

In his book, The Name of God is Mercy, Pope Francis was asked: “Why does God never tire of forgiving us?” He answered: “Because he is God, because he is mercy, and because mercy is the first attribute of God. … Continue reading →

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Can We receive Mercy without Repenting from our Sins? Yes.

Posted on 13 January 2016 by Ron Conte

To be forgiven for sin is an act of the mercy of God. And forgiveness requires repentance, which can be explicit or implicit. So it might seem as if repentance were always required to receive mercy. But forgiveness for sin … Continue reading →

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A New Islamic Sect will soon develop

Posted on 12 January 2016 by Ron Conte

Currently, Islam is divided into two main denominations: Shia and Sunni. About 75 to 80% of all Muslims are Sunni; another 10 to 20% are Shia. There are several smaller denominations (or “sects”) in Islam. However, many Muslims do not … Continue reading →

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Bible Readings Week 44

Posted on 10 January 2016 by Ron Conte

For this week: read Hebrews 12-13 and James 1-3.

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Important: Pope Francis and the Warning of Garabandal

Posted on 9 January 2016 by Ron Conte

For many years now, in my eschatology books, I’ve been predicting that the Pope at the time of the Warning — who we all now know will be Pope Francis — will respond to the Warning by making a particular … Continue reading →

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An error in: Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship

Posted on 8 January 2016 by Ron Conte

Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship (FCFC) is a teaching document of the USCCB on the participation by Catholics in civil politics. Overall, the document is well-written and offers many good insights into the conflicts between the Catholic conscience and the … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis: We are all children of God

Posted on 7 January 2016 by Ron Conte

Pope Francis has released his monthly prayer request, in the form of this video: RomeReports.com. The subtitles of the video are in English, as follows: Pope Francis: “Most of the planet’s inhabitants declare themselves believers. This should lead to dialogue … Continue reading →

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Prepare for the Approaching Famine: 2016

Posted on 6 January 2016 by Ron Conte

Many Catholics today are interested in eschatology. They like to read about the topic, and discuss it online. Buy they do not make any preparations for the End Times. It is as if they know that a thief is planning … Continue reading →

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9-11 Truther: Bruce Cyr – After the Warning 2016

Posted on 6 January 2016 by Ron Conte

UPDATE (March 2017) — Mr. Cyr has now republished his book, with a few changes, under the title “After The Warning To 2038”. The book still contains much material plagiarized from my work. Bruce Cyr currently lives in Okotoks, Alberta, … Continue reading →

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Love as an Excuse for Grave Sin

Posted on 5 January 2016 by Ron Conte

In sinful secular society, love is often used as an excuse for grave sin. The adulterer says that he no longer loves his wife; he loves his mistress instead. So he justifies leaving his wife for his mistress on the … Continue reading →

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