Wisdom on idolatry

Posted on 13 July 2011 by Ron Conte

[Wisdom] {14:21} And this was the deception of human life: that men, serving either their own inclination or their kings, assigned the unutterable name to stones and wood. {14:22} And it was not enough for them to go astray concerning … Continue reading →

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Church teaching on same-sex marriage and civil unions

Posted on 13 July 2011 by Ron Conte

USCCB Catechism: “There are attempts by some in contemporary society to change the definition or understanding of what exactly constitutes marriage. Efforts to gain approval for and acceptance of same-sex unions as marriages are examples. While the Church clearly teaches … Continue reading →

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Can women ever be ordained as deacons or priests?

Posted on 12 July 2011 by Ron Conte

I should point out a couple of theological considerations that are often ignored when women’s ordination is discussed. 1. Ordinatio Sacerdotalis only refers to priestly ordination. Now a Bishop is a type of priest, and a Pope is a type … Continue reading →

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Questions to ask yourself before becoming a theologian

Posted on 11 July 2011 by Ron Conte

Question 1: Do I want to write books of Roman Catholic theology, faithful to the teachings of Tradition, Scripture, Magisterium, or would I prefer to write books that Catholics will actually read? Question 2: Am I comfortable being a member … Continue reading →

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Salvation for Muslims

Posted on 10 July 2011 by Ron Conte

Is it possible for a Muslim, who does not repent of his refusal to believe that Jesus is the Son of God, and that Christianity is the truest form of religion, to die in a state of grace and be … Continue reading →

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Masturbation is intrinsically evil and a mortal sin

Posted on 7 July 2011 by Ron Conte

Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith: “in fact both the Magisterium of the Church — in the course of a constant tradition — and the moral sense of the faithful have declared without hesitation that masturbation is an … Continue reading →

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Ida Peerdeman Of Amsterdam – Lady of all Nations

Posted on 5 July 2011 by Ron Conte

One of the most widespread and harmful false claims of private revelation is that to Ida Peerdeman of Amsterdam. This false private revelation calls Mary ‘the Lady’, rather than ‘our Lady’, and even suggests that she is no longer to … Continue reading →

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The Immaculate Conception and the body of Mary

Posted on 3 July 2011 by Ron Conte

By her Immaculate Conception, the Blessed Virgin Mary was preserved from all effects of original sin, in body as well as in soul. So not only was she filled with grace from conception, but her body was also preserved from … Continue reading →

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The Millennium of peace and holiness between the two Returns of Jesus Christ

Posted on 3 July 2011 by Ron Conte

In my latest eschatology book, The Second Part of the Tribulation, I argue that the Return of Jesus at the end of the tribulation is followed by a long reign of peace and holiness on earth, called the Millennium. Only … Continue reading →

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Does the Church oblige us to believe that some souls are in Hell?

Posted on 3 July 2011 by Ron Conte

Yes. For the Church requires us to believe, not only in the teachings found in magisterial documents, but even more so in the teachings of Jesus in the Gospels. And Jesus plainly taught that many souls are sent by God … Continue reading →

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Salvation for Jews

Posted on 3 July 2011 by Ron Conte

Can a Jew, who is well aware of Christianity and its teachings and does not repent of his refusal to believe in Jesus Christ, possibly die in a state of grace and be saved? Yes, this is possible. Many Jews … Continue reading →

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My new eschatology book is now available

Posted on 1 July 2011 by Ron Conte

My new book — The Second Part of the Tribulation — is now available through CreateSpace.com and Amazon.com The Kindle version of the book should be ready within a couple of weeks. This work is the second of two volumes; … Continue reading →

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