Should the Church allow Priests to Marry?

Posted on 19 May 2014 by Ron Conte

The Roman Catholic Church already permits some married men to become priests. But priests are not permitted to marry, subsequent to priestly ordination, unless they undergo laicization (essentially, leaving the active priestly life). This distinction is important. The Church has … Continue reading →

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Can Computers Ever Become Sentient?

Posted on 14 May 2014 by Ron Conte

The question has theological implications. In the Christian view, human beings are persons, having free will and the ability to reason abstractly, precisely because God has gifted each of us with an immortal soul. A person has sentience, also called … Continue reading →

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The Miraculous Healings of Jesus — Then and Now

Posted on 12 May 2014 by Ron Conte

Jesus healed many persons, all of them sinners. But He did not heal persons unrepentant from grave sin. He did not heal the unrepentant Pharisees and Herodians. As for those He did heal, they were still mortal sinners, able to … Continue reading →

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Redistribution of Wealth: Good vs. Bad

Posted on 10 May 2014 by Ron Conte

Pope Francis spoke before a UN delegation on “the legitimate redistribution of economic benefits by the state, as well as indispensable cooperation between the private sector and civil society.” (Foxnews) Conservative commentators have been criticizing this comment. Some have said … Continue reading →

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HGTV Pilot by Devout Christians Cancelled

Posted on 8 May 2014 by Ron Conte

Here’s the news story: https://tv.yahoo.com/news/hgtv-cancels-pilot-anti-gay-hosts-following-fan-205000195.html. Of which scandalous misdeeds are these devout Christian brothers guilty? They “have a history of supporting their Church’s views against gay rights and reproductive choice. In 2012, the Benhams [David and Jason] rallied in Charlotte, … Continue reading →

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The Rejection of Popes and Ecumenical Councils

Posted on 7 May 2014 by Ron Conte

The “old Catholic Church” is a small schismatic and heretical group, formed in reaction to the First Vatican Council. It happens time and time again, in the history of the Church. An Ecumenical Council decides questions of faith and morals … Continue reading →

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They’re Coming For You Next

Posted on 29 April 2014 by Ron Conte

I want to explain something that happens in society and culture, not just at the present time, but throughout human history, and not just in the U.S., but in many places. I’ll word this insight in general terms because it … Continue reading →

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Is Pope Francis a living Saint?

Posted on 28 April 2014 by Ron Conte

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Take this Catholic Planet poll at Twiggs In other words, is Pope Francis not only a valid and holy Pope, but holy enough that he will likely have a successful cause for canonization (in the relatively distant future) after his … Continue reading →

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Warning, Consolation, Miracle – commentary of 4/27/2014

Posted on 27 April 2014 by Ron Conte

In my eschatology, the first secret of Medjugorje is the same as the Warning of Garabandal, and the third secret of Medjugorje is the Miracle of Garabandal. The second secret of Medjugorje is an event not mentioned at Garabandal, and … Continue reading →

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Divine Mercy Sunday: double canonization

Posted on 26 April 2014 by Ron Conte

Divine Mercy Sunday, 27 April 2014 Do the promises attached to Divine Mercy Sunday (first Sunday after Easter) exceed or equal the benefits from a plenary indulgence or how do they differ? My answer: Opinions vary on this question. My … Continue reading →

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The Warning of Garabandal – commentary of 4/25/2014

Posted on 25 April 2014 by Ron Conte

A reminder to my readers that my date for the Warning of Garabandal is Good Friday, March 25th, of 2016. That’s less than 2 years from now. I encourage you all to take stock of your lives, from a spiritual … Continue reading →

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The Miracle of Garabandal and the Canonization of Two Popes

Posted on 22 April 2014 by Ron Conte

The Miracle of Garabandal is a future event, revealed by the Blessed Virgin Mary first at Garabandal and then at Medjugorje (3rd secret). According to the visionaries of Garabandal, the Miracle consists of three things: (1) many people all over … Continue reading →

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