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Did the Immaculate Conception preserve Mary from all sin?

Posted on 8 June 2015 by Ron Conte

Over at the National Catholic Register, author Mark Shea has a quiz on Catholicism (part I). Question 2 reads as follows: “2. Which answer is false? The Immaculate Conception is A) the conception of Jesus Christ in the womb of … Continue reading →

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In Defense of Medjugorje

Posted on 7 June 2015 by Ron Conte

I have long predicted that the Church would issue a disapproval of Medjugorje and Garabandal prior to the Warning, Consolation, and Miracle. I’ve written about this in my book: The Secrets of Medjugorje and Garabandal and I’ve discussed it on … Continue reading →

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Seven Essentials of the Path to Ordinary Holiness

Posted on 6 June 2015 by Ron Conte

1. Prayer The ordinary faithful Catholic should pray at least several times a day. I recommend praying the Rosary, at least 5 decades, and at least some of the Divine Mercy Chaplet daily. Recited prayer is essential to the path … Continue reading →

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What should the Law require concerning Priests who abuse Children?

Posted on 5 June 2015 by Ron Conte

Child abuse is a very grave sin and also a grave crime. The problem has been that Bishops, priests, and other diocesan and parish staff know about the crime of child abuse by a priest or other church staff and … Continue reading →

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A Bishop and a Priest propose breaking the Seal of the Confessional

Posted on 4 June 2015 by Ron Conte

This news article from Australia is very disturbing: Priest used confession to admit abuse. A Bishop and priest from an Australian diocese have publicly stated that they might break the seal of the confessional. The secular justice system in their … Continue reading →

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Read What Legalized Gay Marriage has done to Canada

Posted on 3 June 2015 by Ron Conte

Please read this article: A Warning from Canada: Same-Sex Marriage Erodes Fundamental Rights Excerpts: “When same-sex marriage was legalized in Canada in 2005, parenting was immediately redefined. Canada’s gay marriage law, Bill C-38, included a provision to erase the term … Continue reading →

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Why We Can’t Bomb ISIL out of Existence

Posted on 3 June 2015 by Ron Conte

Al-Qaeda was a fundamentally different type of group than ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant). The former was a loose-knit group of smaller local groups, joined by a common cult-like leader: Usama bin Laden. Now that bin Laden … Continue reading →

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Bible Readings Week 12

Posted on 1 June 2015 by Ron Conte

For this week: read Luke 12-16. I’m changing this Bible reading project from the whole Bible in a year, to just the New Testament in a year. This requires less time: one NT chapter per day, Monday thru Friday. Use … Continue reading →

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Is Belief in the Oneness of all Christians a Heresy?

Posted on 27 May 2015 by Ron Conte

Pope Francis sent a video message to an ecumenical gathering in Arizona. The Vatican translation is here. The relevant and not-at-all controversial passage follows: “Dear brothers and sisters, division is a wound in the body of the Church of Christ. … Continue reading →

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Bible Readings Week 11

Posted on 25 May 2015 by Ron Conte

For this week: read Luke 7-11. I’m changing this Bible reading project from the whole Bible in a year, to just the New Testament in a year. This requires less time: one NT chapter per day, Monday thru Friday. Use … Continue reading →

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The Illumination of Consciences is 10 Months away

Posted on 25 May 2015 by Ron Conte

Today is 25 May 2015. The Warning is 10 months away. Prepare your soul. Examine your conscience. Repent and go to Confession. Change your mind and heart, so as to become more like Jesus and Mary. Change your life to … Continue reading →

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Ireland: Approval of Gay Marriage leads to Approval of Abortion

Posted on 25 May 2015 by Ron Conte

An Irish Times story, in the wake of Ireland’s popular vote approving same-sex marriage, discusses the next proposed change to Irish law and constitution: the legalization of abortion. This change is seen as the next step, after approval of same-sex … Continue reading →

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