LR writes: “I heard that putting St. Joseph upside down in yard to sell a house is superstitious. What about putting St. Benedict medals in corners of a home for protection and blessing. Is this superstitious?”
Category Archives: Superstition
Do Novenas Have to be Recited Perfectly?
SM writes: “I have a friend who insists that every word of a prayer novena has to be said correctly, or you have to start all over. Is this true?”
Today’s Charm Bracelet Has a Superstitious Past
CS writes: “My wife’s mother recently passed away after a long terrible bout with MS. Prior to her being debilitated with this disease, my wife tells me that she was into new age type beliefs. . .
What’s Wrong with the Prayer of Jabez?
I was at a conference recently and one of the attendees said she kept the prayer of Jabez affixed to her bathroom mirror and wanted to know if this prayer is okay.
Can a Witch’s Ball be Used for Decoration?
DO asks: “What is a witch ball? Is it an object of the occult? Can it cause harm if used as a decoration innocently? Is it related to the glass yard ornaments called ‘gazing balls’?”
What’s the Difference Between Amulets and Blessed Objects?
LD asks: “My husband and I are wondering what you can tell us about the Hamsa Hand?”
Dowsing with a Rosary
TA asks: “Can you help me understand about dowsing to get a ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ answer from the Cross or the Rosary? I’ve learned how to do it in the past but don’t feel right to use it any more.”
Understanding the Difference Between Complementary and Alternative Medicine
The field of health care has a lot of new players these days – and many of them have little or nothing to do with conventional medicine. There’s complementary medicine, alternative medicine, whole medical systems, mind-body medicine, integrative medicine, etc. These fields are inundated with New Age practitioners, so it’s a good idea to learn what they are and what to watch out for.
Worry Dolls
by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
A caller on our radio show the other day was concerned because a child in her family came home from school one day asking if he could have a “Worry Doll” because he thought it was “cute.” She hesitated, fearing that such an object would “open him up” to evil.