The Path of Salvation is Not Fragile

Posted on 12 February 2015 by Ron Conte

Jesus assures us: “Do not be afraid, little flock; for it has pleased your Father to give you the kingdom.” (Luke 12:32). God wills everyone to be saved and to reach eternal life. It is true that a person can … Continue reading →

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Cardinal Burke moves one step closer to Formal Schism

Posted on 11 February 2015 by Ron Conte

God is not a respecter of persons. And neither am I. Cardinal Burke has served the Church well. He is particularly favored by conservative Catholics, for his conservative point of view on matters of doctrine and discipline. He will be … Continue reading →

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Are Girl Scout Cookies delicious goodness or moral evil?

Posted on 10 February 2015 by Ron Conte

Here’s the article over at National Catholic Register: Girl Scout Cookies: Now That I Know, No Thank You by Ann Saladin. And this excerpt represents the main concern of the author: In an ironic coincidence, last month’s commemorations marking Roe … Continue reading →

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Intention and Moral Species in Rhonheimer

Posted on 8 February 2015 by Ron Conte

There are three fonts of morality, which I number and name in this way: 1. intended end 2. moral object 3. circumstances Fr. Martin Rhonheimer has taken some controversial positions on particular moral questions. But this article concerns his ideas … Continue reading →

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The Principle of Double Effect and Intrinsic Evil

Posted on 5 February 2015 by Ron Conte

Double Effect The principle of double effect considers the moral situation where a knowingly chosen act has two substantial effects (consequences), one good and one bad. The principle of double effect justifies the overall act (all three fonts of morality) … Continue reading →

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Mary’s Immaculate Conception proves a Baptism of Blood for Prenatals

Posted on 4 February 2015 by Ron Conte

Can prenatals who die in the womb be saved by a baptism of blood? First Proof, from the universal salvific will of God 1. God wills all human persons to be saved. [1 Tim 2:4-6; Dominus Jesus, n. 13] 2. … Continue reading →

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Salvation Theology: Against Mitigated Feeneyism

Posted on 3 February 2015 by Ron Conte

Feeneyism Fr. Leonard Feeney and his present-day followers have rejected the teaching of the Magisterium on baptism of desire and baptism of blood. They believe that only the formal Sacrament of Baptism can take away original sin and bring a … Continue reading →

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Roman Catholic Teaching on Implicit Baptism of Desire

Posted on 1 February 2015 by Ron Conte

Christians of every denomination are Christians because they are validly baptized. They have received the formal Sacrament of Baptism with water. But the Church teaches that there are two other types of baptism: a baptism of desire, and a baptism … Continue reading →

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Jesus and the Canaanite woman: dogs or puppies?

Posted on 30 January 2015 by Ron Conte

In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus encounters a Canaanite woman, who pleads with Him to heal her daughter. She acknowledges that He is the long-awaited Messiah, by calling Him ‘Lord, Son of David’. For the Jews all understood, and even … Continue reading →

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Salvation for non-Catholic Christians

Posted on 30 January 2015 by Ron Conte

Every adult Protestant or Orthodox Christian has an objective grave moral obligation to convert to Catholicism. Protestantism is material heresy; every Protestant denomination teaches grave errors on faith and morals. All human persons are morally obligated to seek the truth … Continue reading →

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Catholicism in a nation where gay marriage is legal

Posted on 27 January 2015 by Ron Conte

It is clear that same-sex marriage will become legal, at the federal level and therefore in all 50 States, sometime in 2015. When this happens, proponents will claim, not only that gay marriage is a true type of marriage, but … Continue reading →

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Salvation for Catholics

Posted on 27 January 2015 by Ron Conte

Protestants generally believe that faith in Jesus as Savior is sufficient to obtain eternal salvation. The Catholic view, as usual, is complicated. A baptized confirmed Catholic, who practices the faith, believes what the Church teaches, and goes to Mass regularly … Continue reading →

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