More on Fr. Ryan versus Pope John Paul II

Posted on 12 January 2013 by Ron Conte

This post is a follow-up to my previous post: Fr. Ryan Erlenbush versus Pope John Paul II Fr. Ryan has now replied, in one of his comments here, to my previous post. His reply is lengthy, so I won’t quote … Continue reading →

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Fr. Ryan Erlenbush versus Pope John Paul II

Posted on 11 January 2013 by Ron Conte

The Gospel of Luke tells us that Jesus increased in wisdom and in age (or stature) and in grace with God and men (Luke 2:52; cf. 2:40). Some modern translations use the word ‘favor’ instead of ‘grace’, but the Latin … Continue reading →

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Was Jesus baptized, confirmed, and ordained?

Posted on 10 January 2013 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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The Seven Days of Creation

Posted on 8 January 2013 by Ron Conte

Now let’s go back to the beginning of Genesis, and apply a combined literal and figurative approach to some of the stories that preceded the great Flood event. The seven days of Creation are often portrayed as offering only two … Continue reading →

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Iran Crosses Nuclear Breakout Threshold: January, 2013

Posted on 7 January 2013 by Ron Conte

Iran needs at least 180 kg of near-20% U-235 gas for a two-step nuclear breakout, as explained in the ISIS report of 8 Oct 2012. The 180 kg breakout uses only the centrifuge cascades at Natanz, and would take 1.7 … Continue reading →

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On the Destruction of Rome and Vatican City

Posted on 1 January 2013 by Ron Conte

In my speculative eschatology, I have long predicted that the first event of the tribulation (first horseman/first Seal) would be World War 3 — a war between the Arab/Muslim nations of the Middle East/northern Africa (led by extremists) and the … Continue reading →

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Reassessing the Dates in my Eschatology: 2013

Posted on 31 December 2012 by Ron Conte

As many of my readers know, I write eschatology, including proposals as to the dates or time frames for various predicted future events. The field of Roman Catholic eschatology is largely speculative. Most of the assertions in any work of … Continue reading →

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Free booklet: The Immorality of Pornography

Posted on 30 December 2012 by Ron Conte

I am now offering my booklet on Roman Catholic sexual ethics, as it applies to pornography, as a free 25 page booklet: Free Booklet: The Immorality of Pornography [PDF] a booklet of Roman Catholic moral theology This brief work examines … Continue reading →

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When will Iran have enough 20% Uranium for a Breakout?

Posted on 30 December 2012 by Ron Conte

Iran’s Fordow uranium enrichment plant was nearly completed as of the last IAEA report (16 Nov 2012). See my previous commentary on that report here. The Fordow plant, at 1/4th capacity produces 5 kg of 20% U-235 per month. Another … Continue reading →

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Prayer to Blessed John Duns Scotus

Posted on 29 December 2012 by Ron Conte

Blessed John Duns Scotus, you strove to understand, explain, and defend the truths of the holy Christian Faith in the light of human reason. For all truths, natural and supernatural, are from one and the same Source: the eternal God … Continue reading →

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Reply to Taylor Marshall on the Date of Christ’s Birth

Posted on 26 December 2012 by Ron Conte

Dr. Taylor Marshall occasionally dabbles in Biblical chronology, to the detriment of that field of study. In a recent post, based on his book ‘The Eternal City’, Marshall proposes a set of assertions to support his conclusion that Christ was … Continue reading →

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Free booklet: On Speculative Theology and Eschatology

Posted on 24 December 2012 by Ron Conte

Some time ago, I wrote an explanation and defense of speculative theology and speculative eschatology, which I included in my book ‘The Secrets of Medjugorje and Garabandal Revealed’ as chapter III.7. That chapter is also available as a free PDF … Continue reading →

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