Pentecost 2020: Is Mass still too dangerous?

Posted on 31 May 2020 by Ron Conte

I went to my parish church just before the vigil Mass Saturday, for Pentecost 2020. They had taped off sections of pews and seats to keep people separated, leaving not much space left for parishioners. This is necessary for safety, … Continue reading →

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Commentary on the St. Joseph Prayer part 4

Posted on 30 May 2020 by Ron Conte

The prayer in full is found here. “and you are without flaw before the throne of God.” Saint Joseph does not have the same degree of perfection as Mary. She was conceived without original sin, and he was conceived with … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 Vaccine Testing: Is a Challenge Trial Ethical?

Posted on 26 May 2020 by Ron Conte

Multiple Covid-19 vaccine candidates are now in Phase I or Phase II human trials. Soon a decision will have to be made as to what type of testing to perform next. Two significant ethical questions must be answered before the … Continue reading →

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Is Mary Mediatrix of All Graces? Is She co-Redemptrix or Advocatrix?

Posted on 24 May 2020 by Ron Conte

Redemption The role of the Blessed Virgin Mary is to immerse herself in all that Christ, her Divine Son, does for our salvation. She has no role of her own. She is not a co-Redemptrix with and under Christ. This … Continue reading →

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My Articles on Covid-19

Posted on 23 May 2020 by Ron Conte

I’ve decided to set up a new website, for my articles on Covid-19 https://covid.us.org/ In this way, I can keep writing about that important topic, and keep this site focused on the Catholic Faith. * Bangladeshi Doctors find Ivermectin and … Continue reading →

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Is the the Church able to declare Mary as co-Redemptrix?

Posted on 22 May 2020 by Ron Conte

Here’s the news story: Pope calling proposed development of Marian doctrine ‘nonsense’ doesn’t change truth: theologian [LifeSiteNews.com]. I believe that Mary has a role as Mediatrix, co-Redemptrix, Advocatrix. However, the Church cannot merely declare that she is those things, or … Continue reading →

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Novena to Jesus, Mary, Joseph

Posted on 21 May 2020 by Ron Conte

Please consider praying with me a Novena, from Ascension Thursday (today) to Pentecost Sunday (May 31st). That is a 10-day period, so you could start today or tomorrow, and complete the novena on Saturday or Sunday (May 30 or 31). … Continue reading →

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Commentary on the St. Joseph Prayer part 3

Posted on 16 May 2020 by Ron Conte

The prayer in full is found here. The last line of the second stanza read: “and of all those born in the fallen state, none is greater than you or John.” Jesus, in His human nature, and Mary are each … Continue reading →

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The Morality of a Covid-19 Vaccine

Posted on 15 May 2020 by Ron Conte

Review of Moral Principles All Catholics should be properly catechized on the principles of cooperation with evil as taught by the Roman Catholic Magisterium. You can read my posts on this topic here, or read my booklet Roman Catholic Teaching … Continue reading →

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Q and A on Covid-19

Posted on 14 May 2020 by Ron Conte

I often do a “Q and A” on theology. I’ve decided to try a question and answer post on COVID-19. Please keep in mind that I am not a physician, and will not be giving any medical advice. The types … Continue reading →

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Eschatology: the next 2 to 3 years

Posted on 14 May 2020 by Ron Conte

I think the Warning occurs on Good Friday of either 2022 or 2023. Between now and then, I think the pandemic will continue to rage, and society will become worse and worse. The pandemic might possibly end by finding a … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 is the 7th Leading Cause of Death for 2020

Posted on 13 May 2020 by Ron Conte

Updated May 13th 2017 Yearly Stats (CDC Fast Stats) Number of deaths: 2,813,503 #1 Heart disease: 647,457 #2 Cancer: 599,108 #3 Accidents (unintentional injuries): 169,936 #4 Chronic lower respiratory diseases: 160,201 #5 Stroke (cerebrovascular diseases): 146,383 #6 Alzheimer’s disease: 121,404 … Continue reading →

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