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Pope Francis and the Salvation of Non-believers

Posted on 26 December 2013 by Ron Conte

Here is the news report: “Pope Francis used the first Christmas address of his papacy on Wednesday to make a broad call for global peace and an end to violence in Syria and parts of Africa, urging atheists and followers … Continue reading →

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There Is Only One Path To Heaven

Posted on 24 December 2013 by Ron Conte

The one all-powerful all-knowing God, who is Love, Mercy, and Justice by His very Nature, has freely chosen to offer forgiveness to all sinners, and salvation to all humanity. The offer is universal: all human persons without exception are offered … Continue reading →

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There Is Only One Path To Hell

Posted on 22 December 2013 by Ron Conte

Who Goes To Hell? All those persons who commit one or more actual mortal sins, and who fail to repent from every actual mortal sin, through the last moment of their life, will be judged by God and sent to … Continue reading →

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Contra Taylor Marshall on the Birth and Death of Jesus

Posted on 20 December 2013 by Ron Conte

In his booklet, God’s Birthday: Why Christ Was Born on December 25 and Why It Matters, Dr. Taylor Marshall also presents a date for the Crucifixion of Jesus: March 25th of A.D. 33. He asserts that Jesus died on Nisan … Continue reading →

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Public Expressions of Contempt for the Pope

Posted on 18 December 2013 by Ron Conte

Pat Archbold, in his column at the National Catholic Register, published a sarcastic and contemptuous open letter to Pope Francis: Holy Father, Please Help!. The letter is not a sincere plea for help, but a sarcastic criticism of the way … Continue reading →

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Fr. Z.’s rejection of Pope Francis’ correction

Posted on 17 December 2013 by Ron Conte

There has been some commentary on Catholic blogs about Fr. Z.’s decision to make money by selling items that deride the contents of an Apostolic Exhortation of the Pope. Patrick Archbold at Creative Minority Report publicly rebukes the Pope by … Continue reading →

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Fr. Z. profits by ridiculing Pope Francis

Posted on 16 December 2013 by Ron Conte

Do you need extra cash? Are you a conservative Catholic who is offended whenever a Pope or Council has the gall to teach an idea contrary to your own understanding? Would you like to ridicule Pope Francis while earning money … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis on Economics

Posted on 15 December 2013 by Ron Conte

The recent Apostolic Exhortation of Pope Francis is not primarily about economics. It is called Evangelii Gaudium — The Joy of the Gospel — because it is about preaching the Gospel to the whole world. I don’t really want to … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Excuses for rejecting the teaching of Pope Francis

Posted on 12 December 2013 by Ron Conte

1. The media can’t be trusted to report what the Pope said accurately. Therefore, they claim that we can ignore any words by the Pope, reported in the media, if we disagree. This claim is an example of intellectual dishonesty. … Continue reading →

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Are Women Valid Matter for Ordination?

Posted on 11 December 2013 by Ron Conte

The Roman Catholic Magisterium infallibly teaches that Jesus did not give His Church the authority to ordain women to the priesthood: “Wherefore, in order that all doubt may be removed regarding a matter of great importance, a matter which pertains … Continue reading →

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My Predictions for the Year 2014

Posted on 8 December 2013 by Ron Conte

These are my speculative predictions for the year 2014, based on my understanding of eschatology and the signs of the times. In the Church: Pope Francis will declare that the Church has the authority to ordain women deacons. Then he … Continue reading →

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Which Religions Should be Considered True Religions?

Posted on 8 December 2013 by Ron Conte

First, I believe with all my heart and mind that Christianity is the truest form of religion and that Catholicism the truest form of Christianity. I am not debating or doubting that truth in this article. There is no truer … Continue reading →

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