Three Free Booklets from my writings

Posted on 23 January 2014 by Ron Conte

I’ve excerpted chapters from my theology books and put them online as free ebooklets in PDF format on a few different topics: 1. On Speculative Theology and Eschatology (32 pp.) This booklet distinguishes between infallible dogma, non-infallible doctrine, and speculative … Continue reading →

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Popular titles from my writings this month

Posted on 23 January 2014 by Ron Conte

These are the most popular titles this month from among my 35 books and booklets plus my translation of the Bible: The Holy Bible: Catholic Public Domain Version The Three Days of Darkness and the Time of Peace The Secrets … Continue reading →

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The Unbaptized Jewish Catholic Saints

Posted on 21 January 2014 by Ron Conte

Those Catholics who take a narrow view of salvation outside the visible structure of the Church would do well to consider certain Catholic Saints, who were never baptized Christian: [Luke] {1:5} There was, in the days of Herod, king of … Continue reading →

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Salvation for non-Christians: my reply to some objections

Posted on 19 January 2014 by Ron Conte

Objection 1: All salvation is through Jesus Christ, therefore non-Christians cannot be saved without converting. [Acts] {4:11} He is the stone, which was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the head of the corner. {4:12} And there is … Continue reading →

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The Education of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Posted on 12 January 2014 by Ron Conte

According to tradition, the mother of our Lord was educated at the Temple of Jerusalem when she was a child. (That’s tradition with a small ‘t’ — not infallible Sacred Tradition, but a human tradition.) The priests of the Temple … Continue reading →

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On the Baptism, Confirmation, and Ordination of Jesus

Posted on 12 January 2014 by Ron Conte

Of the Seven Sacraments, only three confer a permanent character on the soul: baptism, confirmation, ordination. All Seven Sacraments are designed by God for the sake of our salvation. Jesus certainly did not need to be saved. But He nevertheless … Continue reading →

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Is Hatred of Minority Opinions the new Racism?

Posted on 9 January 2014 by Ron Conte

Suppose that a controversial issue arises in secular society. The majority viewpoint coalesces around opinion “A”, but you side with the minority by adhering to opinion “B”. Certainly, the majority opinion within sinful secular society, at any point in time, … Continue reading →

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No Catholic on earth understands the Faith perfectly

Posted on 30 December 2013 by Ron Conte

Every fallen sinner, who has the theological virtues of love, faith, and hope, who believes and practices the Roman Catholic Faith, has an understanding of Catholicism that includes some misunderstandings along with many limits to what they do understand. Are … Continue reading →

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On the Mitigated Feeneyism held by some Conservative or Traditionalist Catholics

Posted on 28 December 2013 by Ron Conte

It is beyond my understanding how some conservative Catholics today can claim that all little children who die without formal baptism go to the limbo of Hell, or to limbo as a third final destination. To my mind, their position … Continue reading →

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The CDF versus the SSPX

Posted on 26 December 2013 by Ron Conte

A new statement from the Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith says that the SSPX is in a state of formal schism and their bishops and priests are suspended from offering the Sacraments. He said that … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis and the Salvation of Non-believers

Posted on 26 December 2013 by Ron Conte

Here is the news report: “Pope Francis used the first Christmas address of his papacy on Wednesday to make a broad call for global peace and an end to violence in Syria and parts of Africa, urging atheists and followers … Continue reading →

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There Is Only One Path To Heaven

Posted on 24 December 2013 by Ron Conte

The one all-powerful all-knowing God, who is Love, Mercy, and Justice by His very Nature, has freely chosen to offer forgiveness to all sinners, and salvation to all humanity. The offer is universal: all human persons without exception are offered … Continue reading →

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