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The Warning on March 25th of 2016

Posted on 25 January 2016 by Ron Conte

The Warning of Garabandal, which is the same as the first secret of Medjugorje, is only two months away! Prepare your souls!! * increase your prayers * pray the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet * make a thorough examination … Continue reading →

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Bible Readings Week 46

Posted on 24 January 2016 by Ron Conte

For this week: read 1 Peter 4-5 and 2 Peter 1-3.

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The Sharp Corners of the Gospel of Jesus Christ

Posted on 23 January 2016 by Ron Conte

The true Gospel of Jesus Christ has some sharp corners. The Word that proceeds from the mouth of Jesus is a sharp two-edged sword: it cuts for you and against you. When you do good, or repent from doing evil, … Continue reading →

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Whoever ridicules the Pope, ridicules Christ

Posted on 22 January 2016 by Ron Conte

The Pope is the Vicar of Christ; he is the representative of Jesus Christ on earth. The Pope is also the supreme teacher and shepherd of souls in the Church on earth. Whoever ridicules the Pope, ridicules Christ. Whoever treats … Continue reading →

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The Martyrdoms of James and John, sons of Zebedee

Posted on 22 January 2016 by Ron Conte

In the Gospel, Jesus says that both sons of Zebedee, James the greater and John the Evangelist, would be martyred. [Mark] {10:35} And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, drew near to him, saying, “Teacher, we wish that whatever … Continue reading →

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A Warning about the Warning of Garabandal

Posted on 20 January 2016 by Ron Conte

The Warning of Garabandal is also called the illumination of consciences. In my understanding, this event is the same as the first secret of Medjugorje. My prediction for the date of this event is Good Friday of 2016. The Warning … Continue reading →

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Fasting and Abstaining from Meat: Letter vs. Spirit

Posted on 19 January 2016 by Ron Conte

During Lent, Catholics must fast and abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and on Good Friday. On other Fridays of Lent, Catholics must simply abstain from meat. Here are some more specifics, for Catholics in the U.S., from the USCCB. … Continue reading →

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Two Types of Physicalism in Moral Theology

Posted on 18 January 2016 by Ron Conte

The teaching of the Roman Catholic Church on intrinsically evil acts is often falsely accused of physicalism. But physicalism, properly defined, is an erroneous approach to ethics which uses the mere physical or biological aspects of an act to determine … Continue reading →

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Bible Readings Week 45

Posted on 17 January 2016 by Ron Conte

For this week: read James 4-5 and 1 Peter 1-3.

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How do Catholics decide which ideas are true?

Posted on 16 January 2016 by Ron Conte

How should we decide what is true? We should compare the proposed idea to the teachings of Tradition, Scripture, Magisterium. We should accept the Magisterium as our guide to a proper understanding of Tradition and Scripture. We should study theology, … Continue reading →

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Should Persons Unrepentant from Grave Sin go to Mass?

Posted on 15 January 2016 by Ron Conte

My opinion is that they should not. The Pharisaical Catholic would answer that such a person is obligated to attend Mass, though they cannot receive Communion. Yes, but that type of answer treats the obligation as entirely exterior. You sit … Continue reading →

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contra Austin Ruse: Like Us or Not?

Posted on 15 January 2016 by Ron Conte

Over at Crisis Magazine, Austin Ruse has written a disturbing article about homosexuality which does not even pretend to be Catholic in its views: They Are Not Everywhere. They Are Not Like Us. I have some serious criticisms of this … Continue reading →

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