Bible Readings Week 37

Posted on 23 November 2015 by Ron Conte

For this week: read Colossians 3-4 and 1 Thess. 1-3.

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Reply to Some of My Online Critics

Posted on 22 November 2015 by Ron Conte

In this post, I reply to some of my online critics, those who dismiss my work without regard for its theological content. Medjugorje One of the ways that some commentators dismiss my body of work in theology is by simply … Continue reading →

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Saint Alphonsus Liguori on Marital Chastity

Posted on 21 November 2015 by Ron Conte

Introduction Saint Alphonsus Liguori was a Catholic Bishop who lived from 1696 to 1787. He died at the age of 90 years. He was canonized by Pope Gregory XVI, and was proclaimed a Doctor of the Church by Pope Pius … Continue reading →

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How Many Animals entered the Ark of Noah?

Posted on 21 November 2015 by Ron Conte

The usual discussion about Noah and the Flood among Catholics involves two different positions: that the Flood story is entirely fictional, or that it is entirely literal. In my book, Noah’s Flood: Literal or Figurative?, I refute both positions and … Continue reading →

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Intrinsic Evil and Voting

Posted on 20 November 2015 by Ron Conte

The USCCB has voted to issue a new Catholic voter’s guide: “The bishops also voted 217-16-2 in favor of on a new introductory note and 210-21-5 for a limited revision to their quadrennial statement on political responsibility, “Forming Consciences for … Continue reading →

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Why Terrorists shout: Allahu Akbar

Posted on 20 November 2015 by Ron Conte

The phrase Allahu Akbar is Arabic meaning “God is greatest”. Wikipedia says: “It is a common Islamic Arabic expression, used in various contexts by Muslims; in formal prayer, in the call for prayer (adhān), as an informal expression of faith, … Continue reading →

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ISIS and Iran have the same goal: start an Apocalyptic War

Posted on 19 November 2015 by Ron Conte

Islamic State of… The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) call themselves simply “Islamic State” because their goal is to use violence to establish a worldwide Islamic Caliphate, meaning kingdom. They believe that the 12th Imam, an historical figure … Continue reading →

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Is the Holy Spirit the Love between the Father and the Son?

Posted on 18 November 2015 by Ron Conte

Yes and no. It depends on how this expression is understood. First, let’s consider the erroneous interpretation of this expression. It is a dogma of the Catholic Faith that the Three Persons of the Trinity are consubstantial. They have the … Continue reading →

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There is No Substitute for Holiness in a Good Society

Posted on 18 November 2015 by Ron Conte

Secular society attempts to better itself by changing laws and culture. But it has no sure guide to determine what is truly good. And no matter what wording is used in the laws, or what values the culture promotes, unless … Continue reading →

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Toward Flexibility in Liturgical Form

Posted on 18 November 2015 by Ron Conte

Liturgical form refers to the words, actions, and vestments and other articles used in our expression of worship together, especially in the holy Mass, but also in other liturgical celebrations, such as funerals, baptisms, weddings, etc. Liturgical form falls into … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Destroy Ideas with Bombs

Posted on 17 November 2015 by Ron Conte

ISIS is just the tip of the iceberg. It is just the latest symptom of the underlying disease that is radical Islam. Most Muslims worldwide are NOT radicalized; they are not extremists. But among non-radicalized Muslims, there is still a … Continue reading →

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Bishop Robert Barron versus the Magisterium on Hell

Posted on 16 November 2015 by Ron Conte

See my previous post: Bishop Robert Barron on Hell: May we reasonably hope that all will be saved? In his video talk, Bishop Barron (prior to becoming bishop), summarized his own position in this way: “We have to accept the … Continue reading →

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