Is it heresy to reject the teachings of Vatican II?

Posted on 3 January 2012 by Ron Conte

I’m not convinced that nothing was taught by Vatican II under Conciliar infallibility. However, given the premise that all Vatican II doctrines were proposed non-infallibly, can it be a heresy to reject any particular teachings of Vatican II? Typically, a … Continue reading →

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My comments on Fr. Z.’s predictions for 2012

Posted on 2 January 2012 by Ron Conte

Fr. Z. has offered some predictions for 2012. My commentary on some of his predictions: “Israel will attack Iran (one of these years I’ll be right about this).” Iran has been known to be developing a nuclear bomb as well … Continue reading →

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GOP Candidates talk tough on Iran

Posted on 1 January 2012 by Ron Conte

Mitt Romney said, during a past debate, that if he is elected, he will prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons: ” ‘If we re-elect Barack Obama, Iran will have a nuclear weapon. And if you elect Mitt Romney, Iran will … Continue reading →

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Iran plans new nuclear talks

Posted on 31 December 2011 by Ron Conte

Here is the new story, as reported by CNN, Fox, and the Washington Post: “Iran proposes new round of nuclear talks with 6 world powers as sanctions hit hard”. The media has concluded that this call for new talks is … Continue reading →

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Join my discussion group

Posted on 31 December 2011 by Ron Conte

I have decided to make it easier for our fellow Catholics to join this discussion group. I’m omitting the membership application and the required beliefs for membership that had been required before. Now the group is open to believing and … Continue reading →

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What was the sin of Noah’s son, Ham?

Posted on 30 December 2011 by Ron Conte

[Genesis] {9:18} And so the sons of Noah, who came out of the ark, were Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Now Ham himself is the father of Canaan. {9:19} These three are the sons of Noah. And from these all the … Continue reading →

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My Predictions for 2012

Posted on 30 December 2011 by Ron Conte

1. Iran will support extremists in Iraq, and they will take control of the Iraqi government. 2. Pope Benedict will die, either before or during his trip abroad. 3. Cardinal Arinze will be elected Pope, and he will take the … Continue reading →

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The Future of the Papacy

Posted on 27 December 2011 by Ron Conte

I’ve just released a new Kindle booklet: The Future and the Popes The booklet is about future Popes. It begins with a discussion of St. Malachy’s prophetic list of Popes. The last Pope on the list is “Peter the Roman”, … Continue reading →

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Extremists will soon take control of Iraq

Posted on 22 December 2011 by Ron Conte

Wave of Bombings Across Iraqi Capital Kills At Least 57 “A wave of violence ripped across Baghdad on Thursday morning, killing at least 57 people and injuring nearly 200 in a coordinated attack designed to wreak havoc in the Iraqi … Continue reading →

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The virgin births of Jesus and Mary

Posted on 21 December 2011 by Ron Conte

Excerpted from my booklet: The Virginity of Jesus and Mary Some persons claim that the Birth of Christ took place mostly in the usual way, but with a miracle merely to preserve the physical sign of virginity.[1] On the contrary, … Continue reading →

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Great Catholic Monarch and Angelic Shepherd

Posted on 19 December 2011 by Ron Conte

I’ve just published a new Kindle eBooklet: The Great Catholic Monarch and the Angelic Shepherd For many centuries, from the early years of the Church to the present time, various Saints, Blesseds, and other holy persons have spoken of two … Continue reading →

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How soon will Iran have a nuclear bomb?

Posted on 17 December 2011 by Ron Conte

David Albright Bloomberg News reported this widely-quoted story [in late 2011]: “Nuclear physicist David Albright, founder of the independent Institute for Science and International Security in Washington and a former weapons inspector, said in an interview yesterday [14 Dec 2011] … Continue reading →

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