The Tribulation is Divided into Two Parts

Posted on 29 October 2012 by Ron Conte

The tribulation is also called the apocalypse or the end times. The tribulation is a time of suffering for the Church and the world, as described in the Apocalypse of John (the Book of Revelation). The tribulation is not the … Continue reading →

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When was Jesus ordained a priest?

Posted on 26 October 2012 by Ron Conte

All seven of the Sacraments of the New Covenant were established by Christ. All seven Sacraments flow from the side of Christ, suffering and dying on the Cross for our Salvation. For just as Eve was created from the side … Continue reading →

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The Tribulation and the future of Russia and China

Posted on 26 October 2012 by Ron Conte

This post summarizes some of my eschatology, as it relates to Russia and China. For more details, see my eschatology books, especially ‘The First Part of the Tribulation’ and ‘The Second Part of the Tribulation’. The first part of the … Continue reading →

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Support my work in theology

Posted on 25 October 2012 by Ron Conte

I make a large portion of my theology available online for free — on this blog, and on my various Catholic websites: CatholicPlanet.com, CatholicPlanet.net, Catechism.cc, Natural-Family-Planning.info. My translation of the Bible, the Catholic Public Domain Version, is free online at … Continue reading →

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Why I write about World Hunger

Posted on 24 October 2012 by Ron Conte

My current writing projects include two books: a commentary on the Book of Revelation, and a book about world hunger. I’ve also started a blog about world hunger: Hunger Math. I’ve been researching the book for some time now, and … Continue reading →

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Why I Write about Iran’s Nuclear Program

Posted on 23 October 2012 by Ron Conte

This blog is generally for posts on Roman Catholic theology, on matters of faith, morals, salvation, on some speculative subjects (e.g. eschatology) and on some matters of discipline. So then, why should I, as a Roman Catholic theologian and Bible … Continue reading →

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Does the Canonization of Saints fall under Papal Infallibility?

Posted on 22 October 2012 by Ron Conte

This question is an open theological question; it is not a matter of doctrine. The Magisterium has not decided the question as to whether or not canonizations are infallible. It is the opinion of the majority of theologians that canonizations … Continue reading →

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Bishops, Voting Ethics, and Hypocrisy

Posted on 21 October 2012 by Ron Conte

Certain few Bishops are guilty of hypocrisy, in that they say to the faithful, in effect: “Do as I say, not as I do.” They tell the faithful not to vote for politicians who support or promote intrinsic evils, such … Continue reading →

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Ethics and Circumstances

Posted on 20 October 2012 by Ron Conte

There are only three things that can make an act sinful: 1) intention 2) moral object 3) circumstances — especially the consequences of the act The magisterial teaching on the three fonts is clear. An act is moral if and … Continue reading →

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The Tribulation and the future of India

Posted on 18 October 2012 by Ron Conte

Many of my posts and articles primarily discuss the future of the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East. So I’d like to spend a few posts talking about the effects of the tribulation in other nations of the world. This … Continue reading →

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The Tribulation and the future of the United States

Posted on 17 October 2012 by Ron Conte

This article is a brief summary of my eschatology as it pertains to the United States during the tribulation. For a much more extensive explanation, see my Roman Catholic eschatology books. The tribulation is divided into two parts. The first … Continue reading →

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Ethics and the Moral Object

Posted on 15 October 2012 by Ron Conte

There are only three things that can make an act sinful: 1) intention — your reason or purpose for choosing the act 2) moral object — the type of act that you are choosing, as determined by the act’s moral … Continue reading →

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