More on Cardinal Dolan and Health Insurance

Posted on 30 May 2013 by Ron Conte

The previous post on this subject was occasioned by a post over at Creative Minority Report “Cdl. Dolan: Yes, We Pay For Murder, But Under Protest”. The author of that post, and most of the commentators all assume that Cardinal … Continue reading →

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Does Cardinal Dolan Pay for Abortifacients?

Posted on 29 May 2013 by Ron Conte

Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York and President of the USCCB, has stated publicly that the NY diocese pays for health insurance, which under current law includes coverage for contraceptives and abortifacients. Some commentators are claiming that paying for this … Continue reading →

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Fatima and the Start of the Tribulation

Posted on 28 May 2013 by Ron Conte

So if you are keeping up with my eschatology posts, you know that I’ve been considering two possibilities for the start of the tribulation: 1. the tribulation begins in 2013 with a nuclear attack by Iran on New York City, … Continue reading →

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The dogma of the Eucharist

Posted on 27 May 2013 by Ron Conte

Here are some of my past posts on the Eucharist and on transubstantiation: Common Errors on Accidents, Substance, and the Eucharist Understanding Accidents, Substance, and the Eucharist Is Jesus Locally Present in the Eucharist? Is Jesus Christ physically present in … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis and the Salvation of Atheists

Posted on 25 May 2013 by Ron Conte

Is the Pope your Teacher? Most Catholics do not consider the Pope to be their teacher. Most Catholics do not consider the Magisterium to be their teacher. They have a set of beliefs, partly taken from sinful secular society, partly … Continue reading →

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Are Catholics permitted to hold any opinion once held by a Saint?

Posted on 23 May 2013 by Ron Conte

Not necessarily. The Roman Catholic Magisterium continues to teach and to clarify the truths found in the Sacred Deposit of Faith (Tradition and Scripture). Any new development of doctrine and any magisterial teachings issued subsequent to the time of that … Continue reading →

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Iran Poised for Nuclear Breakout

Posted on 23 May 2013 by Ron Conte

Latest IAEA Report The 22 May 2013 IAEA report on Iran’s nuclear program presents the following. As of May 2013, Iran possessed 6357 kg of 5% enriched Uranium-235 and 182 kg of 20% U-235. But the total amount of 20% … Continue reading →

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The Purpose of the Jewish Dietary Laws

Posted on 20 May 2013 by Ron Conte

The Jewish dietary laws were a living parable. In distinguishing between clean and unclean foods every day, the devout Jew learns to take the will of God into account in daily life. Clean and unclean foods figuratively represent good and … Continue reading →

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The Tribulation: What Are You Doing To Prepare?

Posted on 20 May 2013 by Ron Conte

If you agree with me that the start of the tribulation is imminent, what are you doing to prepare for it? Most Catholics who believe that the end times will begin soon are actually doing nothing to prepare. My thoughts … Continue reading →

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7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit and 7 Cardinal Virtues

Posted on 19 May 2013 by Ron Conte

In my theological opinion, the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are the same as the seven infused cardinal virtues. At Baptism, when sanctifying grace is received, the Holy Spirit infuses the baptized person with the three theological virtues and … Continue reading →

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Lying to Nazis to Save Jews

Posted on 17 May 2013 by Ron Conte

It never fails, when the subject of the morality of lying arises in a discussion, that someone will propose the scenario of lying to Nazis to save Jews. You are hiding innocent Jews in your home. Nazis arrive at your … Continue reading →

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The Impracticality of Lying

Posted on 17 May 2013 by Ron Conte

The Roman Catholic Magisterium infallibly teaches that some knowingly chosen acts are inherently immoral; such acts are wrong by their very nature, independent of intention and circumstances. Lying is intrinsically evil, it is wrong by its very nature (CCC 2485), … Continue reading →

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