Pope Francis and Salvation for Everyone

Posted on 14 November 2013 by Ron Conte

The true and holy Roman Pontiff, valid successor to Peter and to Benedict, Pope Francis, has already spoken on the topic of salvation a few times. So far, his comments are personal opinion, not magisterial teaching. But to those who … Continue reading →

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Rejection of the Catholic Church by Maria Divine Mercy

Posted on 13 November 2013 by Ron Conte

The messages of Maria Divine Mercy, under the title “The Warning Second Coming” (www.thewarningsecondcoming.com), are now openly attacking the Catholic Church. Past messages made vicious verbal attacks on Pope Francis, calling him “imposter” and “the beast” and “the false prophet”, … Continue reading →

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On the Indefectibility of the Church

Posted on 12 November 2013 by Ron Conte

Jesus himself clearly taught the indefectibility of the Church, founded on the Rock that is Peter and his successors. [Matthew] {16:18} And I say to you, that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church, and … Continue reading →

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On Subjection to the Pope

Posted on 11 November 2013 by Ron Conte

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Pope Boniface VIII: “But this authority, although it be given to a man, and though it be exercised by a man, is not a human but a Divine power given by divine word of mouth to Peter and confirmed to … Continue reading →

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On the Ordinary and Universal Magisterium

Posted on 8 November 2013 by Ron Conte

Second Vatican Council: “Although the individual bishops do not enjoy the prerogative of infallibility, they nevertheless proclaim Christ’s doctrine infallibly whenever, even though dispersed through the world, but still maintaining the bond of communion among themselves and with the successor … Continue reading →

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The Automatic Excommunication of Maria Divine Mercy and her followers

Posted on 5 November 2013 by Ron Conte

1. According to the laws of the Roman Catholic Church, any Catholic who commits apostasy, formal heresy, or formal schism is automatically excommunicated from the Church. Canon 751: “Heresy is the obstinate denial or obstinate doubt after the reception of … Continue reading →

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The identity of Maria Divine Mercy

Posted on 1 November 2013 by Ron Conte

I have received what I believe to be credible information on the identity of the false visionary who calls herself “Maria Divine Mercy”: Mary Carberry 5 Muldowney Court Seapark Malahide County Dublin Ireland Update: The Bishop of Dublin has issued … Continue reading →

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40 Things that Won’t Get You into Heaven

Posted on 1 November 2013 by Ron Conte

A partial list, in no particular order: 1. material wealth 2. a good reputation 3. having many readers and supporters 4. having many Facebook Likes and Twitter followers 5. fame 6. honesty, as in: “I honestly think the Church is … Continue reading →

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Q and A on salvation theology

Posted on 26 October 2013 by Ron Conte

I’m opening this weekend’s question and answer session to questions on salvation theology. In particular, I’d like to talk about Pope Francis’ apparent view that non-Christians can be saved without converting to Christianity, and non-believers can be saved without converting … Continue reading →

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Keeping Faith during the Great Apostasy 04

Posted on 25 October 2013 by Ron Conte

Staying close to God by means of Confession When was the last time that you went to Confession? How often do you go to Confession? I suggest that faithful Catholics go to confession at least once a month; every two … Continue reading →

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Contra Mark Shea on Polygenism

Posted on 24 October 2013 by Ron Conte

Msgr. Charles Pope has a useful post on the topic of Adam and Eve and evolution: Polygenism is Problematic — A Catholic Caution on another Aspect of Evolutionary Theory. He supports the idea of monogenism, i.e. the origin of humanity … Continue reading →

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Keeping Faith during the Great Apostasy 03

Posted on 23 October 2013 by Ron Conte

Infallible vs. Non-infallible vs. Fallible Many Catholics have fallen into a type of fundamentalism, in which they over-simplify the Faith. They don’t accept any type of theological argument or theological opinion (except their own). They consider all teachings of the … Continue reading →

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