“he who loves iniquity, hates his own soul”

Posted on 28 June 2020 by Ron Conte

All that God has created is good. Therefore, evil is not a created thing, but a deprivation within what is created. Sin is a moral deprivation. Those who choose to sin act contrary to the goodness in their own nature. … Continue reading →

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The Rewards of Rebellion against Pope Francis

Posted on 27 June 2020 by Ron Conte

I don’t recall the name of the man. He was a bishop. He had a role of teaching and authority. He had a title and money, influence and the respect and admiration of others. Actually, he was an Anglican Bishop, … Continue reading →

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Estimated Total Coronavirus Deaths in the U.S. in 2020

Posted on 26 June 2020 by Ron Conte

My estimate, explained at covid.us.org, is that the United States may see about 334,000 total deaths in 2020, including the 126,780 so far. Things are going to get much worse this winter. October will be bad; November, worse; December even … Continue reading →

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Correcting Bishop Athanasius Schneider on traditio instrumentorum

Posted on 26 June 2020 by Ron Conte

The Ecumenical Council of Florence taught that, for the validity of the Sacrament of holy Orders, the handing over of the traditio instrumentorum was necessary, in addition to the imposition of hands. “The sixth is the sacrament of orders. Its … Continue reading →

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New Feature: only comments with a link will be moderated

Posted on 25 June 2020 by Ron Conte

As a trial run, I am testing out having no moderation to comments on blog posts here at “The Reproach of Christ”. However, if your comment contains a link, it will be moderated (i.e. it will not appear on the … Continue reading →

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Communion in the Hand: A Test of Obedience

Posted on 25 June 2020 by Ron Conte

EDITED 6/26/2020 The Church has the authority of Christ over both doctrine and discipline. And She is indefectible by Her very nature, and in both Her types of authority, teaching and temporal. These are the two swords given by Christ … Continue reading →

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How the Seasonality of Covid-19 might affect the U.S. Presidential Election

Posted on 24 June 2020 by Ron Conte

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Covid-19 is seasonal, which means that cases and deaths might follow the seasonal pattern of cases of the type of coronavirus that causes colds, with lows in June through September, and increases as the days progress through October, November, and … Continue reading →

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No Marriage (or sex) after the Resurrection

Posted on 24 June 2020 by Ron Conte

The teaching of our Lord: [Luke] {20:34} And so, Jesus said to them: “The children of this age marry and are given in marriage. {20:35} Yet truly, those who shall be held worthy of that age, and of the resurrection … Continue reading →

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Father Z.’s Prayer for a Miracle to End the Pandemic

Posted on 23 June 2020 by Ron Conte

Here is a link to the full prayer, “Posted on 6 April 2020 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf “ I have to be very cautious in criticizing any sincere prayer, as God is pleased by all sincere prayer, even those that … Continue reading →

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Carlo M. Vigano rejects the Second Vatican Council

Posted on 22 June 2020 by Ron Conte

In a letter of June 14th, 2020, archibishop Carlo M. Vigano writes about the Second Vatican Council to Maria Guarini STB, editor of the website Chiesa e postconcilio. Vigano was the apostolic nuncio to the U.S. from October of 2011 … Continue reading →

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Jeremiah on Pope Francis and his detractors

Posted on 21 June 2020 by Ron Conte

Jeremiah said: “I hear the whisperings of many: ‘Terror on every side! Denounce! let us denounce him!’ All those who were my friends are on the watch for any misstep of mine. ‘Perhaps he will be trapped; then we can … Continue reading →

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Jesus is our only Mediator and the intercession of the Angels and Saints

Posted on 17 June 2020 by franciscofigueroa1

Jesus is our only Mediator: Some people confuse the role of Jesus as our only Mediator with the role of the Angels and Saints as our intercessors before Him. Let’s see what kind of mediation Saint Paul refers to when … Continue reading →

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