More on the Penance Controversy

Posted on 2 September 2011 by Ron Conte

Has Fr. Ryan Erlenbush changed his theological position on the validity of Confession and on the claimed necessity of accepting the particular penance assigned by the confessor? It is difficult to tell. First, there was this post in April of … Continue reading →

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The canonization of Christopher West’s theology of the body

Posted on 2 September 2011 by Ron Conte

When I compare what Pope John Paul II said in his theology of the body lecture series to what Christopher West teaches on the same subject, the two are not at all the same. John Paul’s theology is deeply philosophical … Continue reading →

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El Paso priest’s ad: the truth about homosexuality

Posted on 1 September 2011 by Ron Conte

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Michael Rodriguez of San Juan Bautista Catholic Church in El Paso, Texas, wrote a four-part advertisement, published in the El Paso Times, on the teaching of the Catholic Church about homosexuality. Here is a link to an article in the … Continue reading →

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Reply to Fr. Ryan’s Reconsiderations

Posted on 31 August 2011 by Ron Conte

Here is a link to Fr. Ryan’s post entitled ‘Reconsiderations’. This article discusses that post as well as Fr. Ryan’s writings in general. SYSTEMATIC ERRORS Fr. Ryan’s approach to theology includes a number of methodological errors: 1. There is no … Continue reading →

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The Only Unforgivable Sin

Posted on 28 August 2011 by Ron Conte

This article is on the topic of sin and salvation. According to the teachings of Jesus Christ in the Gospels, there is only one unforgivable sin, and therefore there is only one way to end up in Hell. All other … Continue reading →

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A little boasting about my parish priests

Posted on 26 August 2011 by Ron Conte

I’m in my 50’s and I’ve been Catholic for my whole life. I’ve attended very many Masses, and heard very many sermons (some good, some not so good). I have moved from one place to another, from time to time, … Continue reading →

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Michael Voris: summary of doctrinal errors

Posted on 24 August 2011 by Ron Conte

This post is a summary of the doctrinal errors taught by Michael Voris, as explained at length in several of my previous posts. The Errors of Michael Voris: anti-Judaism at RealCatholicTV – he claims that Judaism is no longer a … Continue reading →

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Biblical chronology: poor online sources

Posted on 23 August 2011 by Ron Conte

The field of Biblical chronology attempts to discover what happened when during Biblical times. When precise dates cannot be achieved, the field concerns itself with the order of events and the range of years within which any event may have … Continue reading →

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Explaining the Catholic Faith online

Posted on 23 August 2011 by Ron Conte

Simplicity reigns supreme in internet discussions and controversies. The position, in a discussion or controversy on any topic, that can be explained most simply and in the most entertaining way is the position that tends to prevail. On the topic … Continue reading →

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Summary of Dates in Salvation History

Posted on 23 August 2011 by Ron Conte

1. Immaculate Virgin Conception of the Virgin Mary: Friday morning, November 8 in 31 B.C. 2. Virgin Birth of the Virgin Mary: about midnight at the start of Tuesday, August 5 in 30 B.C. 3. The Naming Day of the … Continue reading →

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The Arab Spring, World War 3, and the Tribulation

Posted on 22 August 2011 by Ron Conte

Now that rebels have captured Tripoli, Libya, the ‘Arab Spring’ is looking more like the upheaval in the Arab/Muslim nations of the Middle East and northern Africa that I have been writing about in my eschatology for some time. When … Continue reading →

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Roman Catholic teaching on Biblical inerrancy

Posted on 20 August 2011 by Ron Conte

The teaching of the Roman Catholic Church on Biblical inerrancy is clear and definitive. The Magisterium has always taught that Sacred Scripture is entirely inspired by the Holy Spirit and therefore entirely inerrant. See these quotes from the Magisterium: Seven … Continue reading →

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