May We Faithfully Dissent from Laudato Si’ ?

Posted on 23 June 2015 by Ron Conte

The Catholic Herald in the UK has published a foolish article by Fr. Ashley Beck on the encyclical Laudato si’. The title of the article is also its conclusion: No Catholic is free to dissent from the teaching of Laudato … Continue reading →

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The Eternal Destination of Unbaptized Prenatals

Posted on 22 June 2015 by Ron Conte

Prenatals who die in the womb can’t receive a baptism with water. So what is their eternal destination? They cannot be sent to Hell, for no one is punished eternally, unless they have committed a deliberate sin. Personal sins are … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis on the Environment: Part Four

Posted on 22 June 2015 by Ron Conte

III. THE MYSTERY OF THE UNIVERSE 76. “Nature is usually seen as a system which can be studied, understood and controlled, whereas creation can only be understood as a gift from the outstretched hand of the Father of all, and … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis criticizes the Weapons Industry

Posted on 22 June 2015 by Ron Conte

Pope Francis has previously criticized capitalism. Does this imply that we should abandon capitalism? No. Criticism is not condemnation. Jesus criticized money, and we could say, by extension, that He was criticizing capitalism: [Luke] {16:13} No servant is able to … Continue reading →

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Does Faith plus Baptism equal Salvation?

Posted on 21 June 2015 by Ron Conte

In order to be saved, a human person must die in the state of sanctifying grace. All persons who die in the state of grace will have eternal life in Heaven, though they may have to pass through a time … Continue reading →

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Bible Readings Week 15

Posted on 21 June 2015 by Ron Conte

For this week: read John 3-7.

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Evolution, Global Warming, The Big Bang, and Dark Matter

Posted on 21 June 2015 by Ron Conte

One of the errors of religious fundamentalism is an attempt to live a life of faith, apart from and in contradiction to reason. The teaching of the First Vatican Council on faith and reason contradicts this type of religious fundamentalism. … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis on the Environment: Part Three

Posted on 20 June 2015 by Ron Conte

51. Pope Francis decries the behavior of developed nations and large multinational corporations toward disadvantaged nations. He describes the pollution and harm to the environment caused by companies which exploit the resources of poorer nations, with no regard for harm … Continue reading →

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Most Catholics do not want a Pope at all

Posted on 20 June 2015 by Ron Conte

Most of my fellow Catholics don’t want a liberal Pope or a conservative Pope or a moderate Pope. They do not really want a Pope at all. For the Supreme Pontiff of the Church has the right and duty to … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis on the Environment: Part Two

Posted on 19 June 2015 by Ron Conte

32. “The earth’s resources are also being plundered because of short-sighted approaches to the economy, commerce and production.” 33. “Each year sees the disappearance of thousands of plant and animal species which we will never know, which our children will … Continue reading →

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The Priestly Abuse Scandal and Homosexuality

Posted on 19 June 2015 by Ron Conte

The vast majority of priests are not abusers. I myself have never been abused by a priest, nor by anyone. But I used to work with sexually-abused children and teens, so I have knowledge of many cases of this type … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis suggests Common Date for Easter

Posted on 19 June 2015 by Ron Conte

Catholic News Agency has the story. No particular formula for setting the date of Easter is being suggested by the Pontiff. From my book: Important Dates in the Lives of Jesus and Mary The current date for Easter is determined … Continue reading →

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