The moral law versus unjust laws

Posted on 20 June 2011 by Ron Conte

.028. The moral law is eternal and universal and unchanging. The moral law applies to all persons, at all times, in all circumstances, without any exception. The moral law is eternal and universal and unchanging, because God is eternal and … Continue reading →

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How could Christ suffer the Passion and Crucifixion if He had the Beatific Vision at the same time?

Posted on 20 June 2011 by Ron Conte

Jesus had the Beatific Vision of the Divine Nature in His human nature, from the first moment of the creation of His human nature. This must be true because His Divine Nature and human nature are united in one Person. … Continue reading →

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Wikipedia Errors on the Immaculate Conception

Posted on 19 June 2011 by Ron Conte

I’ve written on this subject before, but the article on the Immaculate Conception at Wikipedia keeps changing. And a review of these errors will help clarify the dogma of the Immaculate Conception. One of the general problems with Wikipedia, is … Continue reading →

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Is it always a mortal sin to miss Mass?

Posted on 17 June 2011 by Ron Conte

Catechism of the Catholic Church: “The Sunday Eucharist is the foundation and confirmation of all Christian practice. For this reason the faithful are obliged to participate in the Eucharist on days of obligation, unless excused for a serious reason (for … Continue reading →

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The Will of God is One yet Three

Posted on 16 June 2011 by Ron Conte

God is truly and absolutely simple (as Ss. Augustine and Aquinas taught). His existence is His will is His intellect is His Love. All that God is, is one in Him: love, justice, mercy, knowledge, will, existence, etc. So God … Continue reading →

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All Are Not Welcome

Posted on 16 June 2011 by Ron Conte

Are all persons welcome to become members of the Catholic Church? No. In order to be a member of the Catholic Church, you must believe what the Catholic Church teaches. If you believe that Jesus is the Son of God, … Continue reading →

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Michael Voris teaches heresy on the Trinity

Posted on 15 June 2011 by Ron Conte

I’ve written about Michael Voris previously: The Errors of Michael Voris: distorted doctrine on Hell The Errors of Michael Voris: anti-Judaism at RealCatholicTV His diocese has issued this public statement There are several general problems with the teachings of Michael … Continue reading →

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Are the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit the same as the Seven Cardinal Virtues?

Posted on 13 June 2011 by Ron Conte

At Baptism, we are infused with the three theological virtues, which are the three greatest virtues: love, faith, hope. These are given as an unmerited gift of God, not obtained by our own efforts, and so they are called ‘infused’, … Continue reading →

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How many Incarnations of God are possible?

Posted on 13 June 2011 by Ron Conte

UPDATED: Fr. Reginaldus has a post at the New Theological Movement blog on the topic of the Trinity. Most of what is said is a good explanation of the Nature and Persons of the Trinity. He even makes the point, … Continue reading →

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The Secularization of Sacred Scripture 1

Posted on 12 June 2011 by Ron Conte

New American Bible Revised Edition – Review part 3 – the secularization of Sacred Scripture in the NABRE Genesis 1:2 Latin Vulgate: {1:2} Terra autem erat inanis et vacua, et tenebræ erant super faciem abyssi: et Spiritus Dei ferebatur super … Continue reading →

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Can a Pope commit the sin of heresy?

Posted on 12 June 2011 by Ron Conte

There are really only two possible answers to this question. Either a Pope is able to fall into heresy, or he is not able. But some persons have claimed that a Pope can fall into heresy privately, but not in … Continue reading →

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When is a teaching infallible? Must all infallible teachings be manifestly evident?

Posted on 11 June 2011 by Ron Conte

Canon law 749 n. 3 states: “No doctrine is understood as defined infallibly unless this is manifestly evident.” This Canon raises a question concerning the interpretation of teachings of the Magisterium. Must it be manifestly evident that a teaching has … Continue reading →

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