Was the Priesthood Established at the Last Supper?

Posted on 18 April 2014 by Ron Conte

Yes and no. Yes. The Last Supper was the first Mass and the first consecration of the Eucharist. It was also the only Mass where Jesus, visibly present, consecrated the Eucharist. Without the priesthood, there can be no Mass and … Continue reading →

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The Messages of Maria Divine Mercy (The Warning Second Coming)

Posted on 16 April 2014 by Ron Conte

The Bishop of Dublin, Ireland, Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, has issued a “Statement on Maria Divine Mercy“. The woman who calls herself “Maria Divine Mercy” is actually Mary Carberry. She resides in the Dublin archdiocese, so Archbishop Diarmuid Martin has authority … Continue reading →

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A Few Comments on Geocentrism

Posted on 16 April 2014 by Ron Conte

Geocentrism is the belief that the earth is at the center of the solar system and the center of the universe. Geocentrism claims that the sun and planets revolve around the earth. I don’t believe in geocentrism. I don’t believe … Continue reading →

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Love and Grace

Posted on 15 April 2014 by Ron Conte

If you love your enemies, then you love God and neighbor. If you only love your friends and family, then you might not have the true virtue of love; you might only have the worldly version of love: affection for … Continue reading →

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Corporations and their Support for Gay Marriage

Posted on 4 April 2014 by Ron Conte

A recent Honey Maid ad for graham crackers depicts several different families, and then closes with the tagline: “Everyday wholesome snacks for every wholesome family.” The ad provoked some controversy. The advocacy group One Million Moms had this to say: … Continue reading →

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Is the goblet of San Isidro basilica the Holy Grail?

Posted on 1 April 2014 by Ron Conte

Here is the news story: Crowds swamp church in Spain after ‘Holy Grail’ claim “Two Spanish historians claim that an ancient chalice on display at San Isidro basilica in the northwestern city of Leon is in fact the Holy Grail.” … Continue reading →

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The Rainbow after Noah’s Flood

Posted on 28 March 2014 by Ron Conte

The Flood of Noah was a real historical event. Some parts of the Biblical description of the Flood are figurative and other parts are literal. There was literally a Noah, an Ark, and a great Flood. However, the expressions that … Continue reading →

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My Commentary on the Hobby Lobby SCOTUS case

Posted on 27 March 2014 by Ron Conte

The case before the Supreme Court of the United States is called “Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores”. I’m not a lawyer, and I have no legal expertise. But I’ll provide my opinion as a U.S. citizen and a Roman Catholic … Continue reading →

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Salvation for ALL Unbaptized Children

Posted on 25 March 2014 by Ron Conte

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The following post is excerpted and adapted from my book: Forgiveness and Salvation for Everyone Now when, in Roman Catholic salvation theology, we refer to “unbaptized children” or “unbaptized infants”, we mean those who have not received baptism with water, … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis is a valid orthodox and holy Pope

Posted on 15 March 2014 by Ron Conte

The Pope cannot fall into heresy. God absolutely prevents it. It is not necessary to argue about each teaching of each Pope, and then to judge whether any teaching is heresy or any Pope is a heretic. The Pope is … Continue reading →

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How long have humans been on this earth?

Posted on 13 March 2014 by Ron Conte

I frequently see the claim made in news media coverage of science: that humans have been around for a couple of million years. They talk about the latest anthropological discovery in terms of “early humans” and “our ancestors” in times … Continue reading →

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Fasting and abstaining from meat during Lent

Posted on 6 March 2014 by Ron Conte

Is it a mortal sin not to fast or abstain from meat during Lent? See my previous post on this topic in the link above.

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