Fr. Z. versus Michael Voris

Posted on 7 April 2013 by Ron Conte

Fr. Z. has repeatedly publicly stated his unqualified support for Michael Voris. He frequently promotes Voris’ videos and teachings on his blog. He has traveled to Washington D.C. with Voris. Why does Fr. Z. support and promote the work of … Continue reading →

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Conservatism versus Catholicism

Posted on 7 April 2013 by Ron Conte

When any theological question or controversy arises, certain conservative bloggers and authors put forward the conservative position as if it were necessarily the correct Catholic position. I consider myself to be a conservative Catholic, yet my position on some theological … Continue reading →

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Recent messages of Pedro Regis on Pope Francis

Posted on 4 April 2013 by Ron Conte

From the messages of the Virgin Mary to Pedro Regis message of 3/5/13: The Barque of St. Peter is going to flounder, and there is going to be great confusion. Peter is the secret: there is your answer. interpretation: The … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis and the Tribulation

Posted on 2 April 2013 by Ron Conte

On Holy Thursday, at the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of men and women, of Christians and non-Christians. This act was a grace-filled and providential departure from the traditional practice. When Saint Mary … Continue reading →

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Kelly Bowring and Maria Divine Mercy

Posted on 30 March 2013 by Ron Conte

One particular Catholic author, Kelly Bowring, has recently published a book supporting the claimed messaged of “Maria Divine Mercy”. His book, The Great Battle Has Begun, quotes from the messages of “Maria Divine Mercy” many times. Each time Bowring treats … Continue reading →

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More voices reject false visionary Maria Divine Mercy

Posted on 30 March 2013 by Ron Conte

Dr. Mark Miravalle has added his voice to those faithful Catholics who are condemning the claimed messages of the claimed visionary who calls herself “Maria Divine Mercy”. The messages are given under the title “The Warning Second Coming”. Here is … Continue reading →

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The Washing of Feet on Holy Thursday: Discipline is not Dogma

Posted on 30 March 2013 by Ron Conte

On Holy Thursday, the Pope held Mass at Rome’s Casal del Marmo prison for minors. During the Mass, as is the practice worldwide in the Catholic Church, the Pope (as the celebrant of the Mass) washed the feet of 12 … Continue reading →

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Why Same-sex Marriage is not a Right

Posted on 28 March 2013 by Ron Conte

The most common argument in favor of same-sex marriage (gay marriage) is that homosexuals deserve the same rights, including the right to marriage, as anyone else. My reply, from the point of view of Catholic theology, is that every right … Continue reading →

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Catholic Promoters of Grave Marital Sins

Posted on 24 March 2013 by Ron Conte

This post continues the discussion from a previous post: A Common Question in Marital Sexual Ethics The teaching that unnatural sexual acts are intrinsically evil and always gravely immoral is very unpopular today. You can find many persons online, most … Continue reading →

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A Common Question in Marital Sexual Ethics

Posted on 22 March 2013 by Ron Conte

Can a husband and wife morally use unnatural sexual acts as foreplay, if these acts lack climax, and are performed in the context of an act of natural marital relations open to life? No, certainly not. Unnatural sexual acts are … Continue reading →

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More on the Papal Motto: “miserando atque eligendo”

Posted on 21 March 2013 by Ron Conte

So there seems to be a little controversy about the meaning of the papal motto, which in Latin quite simple and elegant: “miserando atque eligendo”. This was Cardinal Bergoglio’s episcopal motto for many years, and it was on his episcopal … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis’ motto: pitiable yet chosen

Posted on 19 March 2013 by Ron Conte

Pope Francis has chosen a motto along with a coat of arms. The motto is in Latin: “miserando atque eligendo”. There is some dispute among commentators as to what the motto means and how it should be translated. I agree … Continue reading →

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