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Is the Papal Magisterium always infallible?

Posted on 13 April 2011 by Ron Conte

No, the Papal Magisterium is not always infallible. The idea that the Pope can never err when he exercises the Magisterium is a heresy because it is directly contradicts the dogma of Papal Infallibility, defined by the First Vatican Council. … Continue reading →

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What is Conscience?

Posted on 12 April 2011 by Ron Conte

“Conscience itself is the ability of free will and reason to seek and to understand moral truth. The exercise of conscience is an act of will and intellect by which the human person seeks knowledge of moral truth. The fruit … Continue reading →

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My books in Kindle format

Posted on 12 April 2011 by Ron Conte

my new book, Apocalypse Survival Guide for Christians, is now available for the Kindle as an ebook at Amazon.com for $9.99. I am now in the process of converting my book, The Catechism of Catholic Ethics, into a Kindle ebook. … Continue reading →

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New American Bible Revised Edition review of inclusive language 1

Posted on 6 April 2011 by Ron Conte

Some Background There has long been a cold war going on between the U.S. Bishops and the Holy See on the subject of inclusive language. The New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) is the latest salvo in that war. For … Continue reading →

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Apocalypse Survival Guide – my comments (updated)

Posted on 6 April 2011 by Ron Conte

Apocalypse Survival Guide for Christians Notice the title. This book is written from a Christian point of view. The basis for action or inaction in attempting to survive the Apocalypse, and with a better quality of life, is the love … Continue reading →

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The death of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Posted on 6 April 2011 by Ron Conte

The Magisterium The Magisterium of the Church teaches infallibly in solemn definitions of the Pope, in solemn definitions of Ecumenical Councils, and through the ordinary and universal Magisterium. All other teachings of the Magisterium are non-infallible. The infallible teachings allow … Continue reading →

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What makes one mortal sin worse than another mortal sin?

Posted on 5 April 2011 by Ron Conte

There are three fonts of morality: (1) intention, (2) moral object, (3) circumstances. Whenever any one font is gravely disordered, the act is objectively a mortal sin; it is a gravely immoral act. Any moral disorder in any font makes … Continue reading →

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New American Bible Revised Edition Review part 2

Posted on 3 April 2011 by Ron Conte

A review of Isaiah 7:14, translation and annotations. The 1970 Old Testament NAB: 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you this sign: the virgin shall be with child, and bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel. In the … Continue reading →

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New American Bible Revised Edition – Review part 1

Posted on 2 April 2011 by Ron Conte

NABRE Review – Part 1: introduction This article is the beginning of an extended multipart review of the New American Bible, Revised Edition (2010) — NABRE. The Old Testament has been revised extensively. The New Testament remains that of the … Continue reading →

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Catholic teaching on homosexuality 3: Saint Thomas Aquinas

Posted on 2 April 2011 by Ron Conte

In accord with Scripture and Tradition, St. Thomas condemns homosexual acts as a type of unnatural sexual act termed ‘the unnatural vice’. This terminology, referring to homosexual acts as unnatural, is in accord with Sacred Scripture: [Romans] {1:26} Because of … Continue reading →

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Apocalypse Survival Guide for Christians

Posted on 31 March 2011 by Ron Conte

My latest book just became available today (March 31, 2011) Apocalypse Survival Guide for Christians It is less a book of theology, and more a book of practical considerations for dealing with the apocalypse (the tribulation). The book discusses topics … Continue reading →

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