Contra Cardinal Ratzinger on Levels of Assent

Posted on 17 August 2011 by Ron Conte

The Magisterium is one authority (and ability) given to the Church by the Holy Spirit. But since the Magisterium teaches either infallibly or non-infallibly, we can divide the Magisterium, conceptually, into two types of exercises of that authority: 1. infallible … Continue reading →

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The death of the Virgin Mary

Posted on 15 August 2011 by Ron Conte

The non-infallible ordinary Magisterium teaches that Mary died and was resurrected from the dead, prior to her Assumption. The infallible sacred Magisterium teaches that Mary was assumed into Heaven, with body and soul united (alive). 1. infallible teachings require the … Continue reading →

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My reply to Fr. Ryan Erlenbush’s personal attacks

Posted on 14 August 2011 by Ron Conte

See this summary of the heresies and doctrinal errors taught by Fr. Ryan Erlenbush. In the comments to a post on Jesus and the Canaanite woman, Fr. Ryan makes personal attacks on me. I’d like to use this blog post … Continue reading →

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Jesus and the Canaanite woman: Divine insult or figure of speech?

Posted on 12 August 2011 by Ron Conte

In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus encounters a Canaanite woman, who pleads with Him to heal her daughter. She acknowledges that He is the long-awaited Messiah, by calling Him ‘Lord, Son of David’. For the Jews all understood, and even … Continue reading →

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The U.K. riots and the tribulation

Posted on 10 August 2011 by Ron Conte

Let me be very clear on this point: the tribulation has not yet begun. The present time period is a preparation for the tribulation. It is a time for repentance in the grace of God, though many are unrepentant. It … Continue reading →

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Abortion: depenalization equals decriminalization

Posted on 9 August 2011 by Ron Conte

What makes a law a law? In order for a law to be truly a law, certain conditions must be met. For example, a law must be just in order to be a true law. Saint Augustine: “For it seems … Continue reading →

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On the question of Women deacons

Posted on 8 August 2011 by Ron Conte

Over at Fr. Z’s blog, he discusses women’s ordination. What Fr. John Zuhlsdorf asserts contains a doctrinal error: The Roman Pontiff made it clear that Holy Church has no authority to ordain women. It simply cannot be done. Any attempt … Continue reading →

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Preparations for the Tribulation: food storage

Posted on 7 August 2011 by Ron Conte

If you agree with me that the tribulation will begin soon, you might want to make some modest limited preparations soon. Even if you disagree with me about when the tribulation will begin, and how it will unfold, I suggest … Continue reading →

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To what extent may a faithful Catholic disagree with the Pope?

Posted on 7 August 2011 by Ron Conte

When the Pope or a Council or the Universal Magisterium teaches infallibly, the faithful are required to give the full assent of faith (what I term ‘sacred assent’). Infallible teachings of the Magisterium are guaranteed by the Holy Spirit to … Continue reading →

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Teachings of the Roman Catholic Church on Salvation

Posted on 6 August 2011 by Ron Conte

a simple partial list of required beliefs and related heresies 1. the universal salvific will of God [1 Timothy 2] {2:1} And so I beg you, first of all, to make supplications, prayers, petitions, and thanksgivings for all men, {2:2} … Continue reading →

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Is penance required for a valid Sacrament of Penance?

Posted on 5 August 2011 by Ron Conte

The Sacrament often called simply ‘Confession’ by the faithful, is also termed: the Sacrament of Reconciliation, or the Sacrament of Penance, or the Sacrament of Forgiveness. It is a conduit of the forgiving and healing grace that flows to us … Continue reading →

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Heresy on the Limbo of Hell

Posted on 2 August 2011 by Ron Conte

Fr. Ryan Erlenbush teaches the heresy that perhaps those who die in original sin alone will be “very happy and perfectly fulfilled” in the Limbo of Hell. He explicitly says that if there is a Limbo of Hell, “there is … Continue reading →

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