The Pope Francis Agenda: big changes for the Church

Posted on 16 July 2014 by Ron Conte

I expect that Pope Francis will bring several big changes to the Roman Catholic Church. Now some conservative commentators say that the Pope should preserve the past and guard against change. To some extent, this is true. The teachings of … Continue reading →

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Difficult Bible Passages – Genesis 3:15 – Jesus or Mary?

Posted on 15 July 2014 by Ron Conte

The Latin Vulgate Bible gives the text of Genesis 3:15 as follows (with my English translation). {3:15} Inimicitias ponam inter te et mulierem, et semen tuum et semen illius: ipsa conteret caput tuum, et tu insidiaberis calcaneo eius. {3:15} I … Continue reading →

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Anglican Women Bishops versus Catholic Women Deacons

Posted on 14 July 2014 by Ron Conte

The Church of England has approved of the ordination of women as bishops. Here’s a UK news commentary, listing some women likely to be chosen for the role of bishop. The decision is being hailed by secular observers as a … Continue reading →

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The Ordinary Path to Heaven for Catholics

Posted on 10 July 2014 by Ron Conte

Briefly stated: 1. receive the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation 2. go to Confession at least once a month 3. go to Mass and receive Holy Communion at least on Sunday and holy days 4. love God above all else … Continue reading →

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Liberals, Conservatives, and Government Intrusion

Posted on 3 July 2014 by Ron Conte

In recent years, liberal politicians have had much control over U.S. politics, especially at the federal level. At the same time, the culture has become more liberal, giving more social influence to the liberal point of view. During this time, … Continue reading →

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Weaknesses in the Supreme Court HHS mandate decision

Posted on 30 June 2014 by Ron Conte

Pro-life advocates and many conservative Christians are hailing today’s SCOTUS decision in the Hobby Lobby case as a great win for the pro-life cause. But it’s a very qualified limited victory, for several reasons. 1. The scope of the decision … Continue reading →

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The Transfiguration of Jesus Christ – Matthew 17 and Mark 9

Posted on 29 June 2014 by Ron Conte

Difficult Bible Passages Jesus took three Apostles (Peter, James, John) aside from the other Apostles and disciples, on to a high mountain. He then was miraculously transfigured before their eyes. This event was for the purpose of teaching the Church … Continue reading →

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Gay Marriage versus Religious Freedom

Posted on 23 June 2014 by Ron Conte

In a pluralistic society, where intelligent and caring persons disagree on important controversies of politics, society, and religion, tolerance should prevail. When Christians or Catholics have a majority of the votes, we should not compel the rest of the citizenry … Continue reading →

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Contraception in Cases of Rape — Catholic moral theology

Posted on 20 June 2014 by Ron Conte

All contraceptive acts (e.g. taking a birth control pill), and all contracepted sexual acts (e.g. choosing to engage in sexual acts not inherently ordered toward procreation) are intrinsically evil because they are the deliberate choice of an act that is … Continue reading →

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Unitive and Procreative Nature of Intercourse

Posted on 17 June 2014 by Ron Conte

That teaching, often set forth by the magisterium, is founded upon the inseparable connection, willed by God and unable to be broken by man on his own initiative, between the two meanings of the conjugal act: the unitive meaning and … Continue reading →

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Difficult Bible Passages – John 8:25 – The Beginning

Posted on 16 June 2014 by Ron Conte

Jesus is the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End of all things. For all things were created through Him and for Him. [Revelation] {1:8} “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,” says … Continue reading →

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The Role of Iraq and Iran in the coming World War

Posted on 13 June 2014 by Ron Conte

For many years, in my writings on eschatology, I’ve been warning the faithful that a World War is approaching. This is no ordinary war; it is the first affliction of the tribulation, the first horseman and first seal: World War … Continue reading →

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