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Can a Same-sex Married Couple go to Heaven?

Posted on 7 June 2016 by Ron Conte

There are two types of true marriage: natural marriage and the Sacrament of Marriage. There can be no true marriage of any kind between persons of the same sex. Those persons sin gravely who attempt or claim to have a … Continue reading →

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Muhammad Ali died and went to Heaven

Posted on 5 June 2016 by Ron Conte

Probably. I can’t be certain about the state of anyone’s soul at death — except canonized Saints and certain holy persons mentioned in Sacred Scripture. But based on what is known about his life, especially in his later years, he … Continue reading →

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The Misuse of the Confessional by a Catholic blogger

Posted on 4 June 2016 by Ron Conte

In the article Whose Money Is It, Anyway? (3 June 2016), Kevin T. DiCamillo describes the plight of a retired elderly priest, with declining mental acuity, whose life savings are in dispute. Who should inherit this money, after he passes? … Continue reading →

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If Pope Francis approves of Women Deacons…

Posted on 4 June 2016 by Ron Conte

…what happens to those women who already claim to have been ordained as deacon, priest, or bishop? The answer is very simple. Their attempted ordinations were entirely invalid, null, and void, and they would remain invalid. At the present time, … Continue reading →

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Contra Fr. Longenecker on Wealth and Sacrifice

Posted on 3 June 2016 by Ron Conte

In this post, Do the wealthy go to Hell?, Fr. Dwight Longenecker distorts the teaching of Jesus in the Gospel on the path to eternal life. ‘Why are we commanded (it’s not an option) to give sacrificially to the work … Continue reading →

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The Limits of Church Authority in Catholic Schools

Posted on 3 June 2016 by Ron Conte

In my opinion, some Catholic schools should admit only Catholic students and only Catholic faculty. Catholics have the right of freedom of religion and freedom of association, and the Church has the right to gather its members, not only in … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis meets with members of the Jain religion

Posted on 2 June 2016 by Ron Conte

News report: In meeting with Jains, Pope Francis keeps on leading by addition. The report claims: “Jainism is an ancient religion based primarily in India, known for its emphasis on asceticism and self-discipline. Ghandi was an admirer, and the Jains … Continue reading →

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The whole Christian life ought to be a perpetual Penance

Posted on 30 May 2016 by Ron Conte

The Council of Trent uses this expression: “the whole Christian life — which ought to be a perpetual Penance” [Trent, Extreme Unction, preface]. The Council also taught that we make satisfaction for sin… “…not only by punishments voluntarily taken up … Continue reading →

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Six Criticisms of Father Z.

Posted on 29 May 2016 by Ron Conte

Father John Zuhlsdorf writes a popular blog: Fr. Z.’s Blog — “Clear, straight commentary on Catholic issues, liturgy and life.” He is a faithful Roman Catholic priest, in good standing and active in his priestly ministry. Without doubt, he has … Continue reading →

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Week-end Q and A

Posted on 27 May 2016 by Ron Conte

Ask me questions about my theology writings, or general questions on any topic in theology. Post you question in the comments section. Be brief. This is not an opportunity for debate. If you think you already know the answer, then … Continue reading →

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Ethics and Salvation: objective sin versus actual sin

Posted on 26 May 2016 by Ron Conte

Objective sin (or material sin) is distinguished from actual sin (or formal sin). The former is objectively a sin. It is immoral under the immutable eternal moral law, by its conflict with the love of God and the love of … Continue reading →

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How many wills and intellects are in God?

Posted on 26 May 2016 by Ron Conte

Here is the article in question: There is no Obedience in the Trinity. In it, Fr. Ryan Erlenbush asserts multiple serious errors on Jesus and on the Trinity, namely: 1. The claim that in God, there is only one will … Continue reading →

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