Catholics who convince others to use Abortifacient Contraception

Posted on 10 November 2015 by Ron Conte

I just had a really sad experience at a Catholic discussion group. I watched a group of Catholics convince a Catholic woman to use abortifacient contraception, and to not worry about the deaths of her own children caused by that … Continue reading →

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Fr. John Zuhlsdorf: troubling comments on Popes and Councils

Posted on 9 November 2015 by Ron Conte

Here is a post from Fr. Z. — Hard views of Pope Francis from Spectators. Fr. Z. comments on Pope Francis’ criticism of the right: “Harsh stuff, but there is one point to make: it is often hard to know … Continue reading →

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Bible Readings Week 35

Posted on 9 November 2015 by Ron Conte

For this week: read Ephesians 3-6 and Philippians 1.

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Spiritual Communism and the Schism

Posted on 8 November 2015 by Ron Conte

At Garabandal, the Blessed Virgin Mary foretold a rise of communion, which would threaten and harm the Church, prior to the great Warning. Based on my study of eschatology (having been wrong in the past about the date for this … Continue reading →

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Three Free booklets of my theology

Posted on 7 November 2015 by Ron Conte

I call the reader’s attention to 3 free booklets of my theology, downloadable in PDF format, available here. On Speculative Theology and Eschatology — discusses how fallible theological opinion is important to believing and practicing Catholic, and what role eschatology … Continue reading →

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The Hope of Salvation for Infants Who Die Without Being Baptized

Posted on 7 November 2015 by Ron Conte

The document of the (Roman Catholic) International Theological Commission of the same name is here. This post argues that the ITC document fails to take sufficient account of past magisterial teachings and fails to propose a bold and compassionate theological … Continue reading →

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The Myth of the Chaste Gay Catholic Priest

Posted on 6 November 2015 by Ron Conte

Perhaps myth is too strong a word: “rarity” or “highly unlikely” might be more accurate. It is possible for a priest to have a homosexual orientation, and yet remain faithful to his vow or promise of chastity, and also support … Continue reading →

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What comes after the Legalization of Gay Marriage? Polyamory apparently

Posted on 5 November 2015 by Ron Conte

Many conservative commentators have been saying that, if/when same-sex marriage is legalized and accepted by society, other gravely immoral relationships will be approved and legalized next. Now gay marriage is not only legal in the U.S., it is emphatically approved … Continue reading →

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The Synod: Conservatives declare victory too soon

Posted on 5 November 2015 by Ron Conte

Like a football player who spikes the ball before crossing into the end zone, like a runner raising his arms in victory before crossing the finish line, conservative bloggers and commentators are triumphantly proclaiming their victory at the recent Bishops’ … Continue reading →

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The idea of a One World Religion in Catholic eschatology

Posted on 4 November 2015 by Ron Conte

The phrase “one world religion” is used in many discussions of eschatology, with an ominous meaning. The phrase proposes a great danger to the one true holy Catholic Church of a competing false religion, that nearly the whole world adopts … Continue reading →

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The Problem of Population Decline

Posted on 3 November 2015 by Ron Conte

The more discussed problem is that of population increase: can a nation or the planet support a continuous increase in the population? Eventually, the limited amount of land and resources must limited the number of persons who can live in … Continue reading →

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What Can We Do about all the False Teachers in the Church?

Posted on 3 November 2015 by Ron Conte

The holy Catholic Church is in a very difficult state at the present time. If She were a patient in a hospital, She would be in the intensive care unit, with multiple injuries and diseases. If not for the work … Continue reading →

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