One of the best things about the Women of Grace® New Age Q&A Blog, which has been answering questions for nearly a decade from people all around the world, is that it keeps our “finger” on the pulse of what’s happening in the realm of spiritual movements. And one of those “happenings” is a course called Catholic Mindfulness by Dr. Gregory Bottaro which has now been made into a book. What is this all about? Is it really Catholic? And why are so many people concerned about it?
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Bishops Becoming More Convinced of Need for Exorcism
An exorcist who will be teaching a course on exorcism in Rome this week says more and more bishops are becoming convinced of the need for exorcists to help their troubled flocks.
Can Christians Use Headspace?
Several of our readers have asked about the Headspace app and if it’s something that Christians should use.
Bishop Issues Statement on Status of Fr. Yozefu Ssemakula
There have been recent developments on the status of Father Yozefu Ssemakula, author of a book entitled, The Healing of Families, which has been the subject of controversy for several years.
Can a Fortune Cookie Divine Your Future?
Fortune cookies are a traditional end-of-meal treat at most Chinese restaurants in the United States these days, but what exactly is the connection between this treat and the fortune inside? Is there anything wrong with reading these “fortunes?”
Can an Object be Cursed?
SC writes: “My friend and her husband were given some African prayer beads a few years ago. She has been experiencing some problems with her health, insomnia, and some spiritual warfare. For some reason I remembered last night that they had told me & my husband about these prayer beads. I have a very bad feeling about them. What do you think?”
Why You Should Avoid Facebook Quizzes
TO asks: “What about those ‘quizzes’ on Facebook that come up with things like who is your guardian angel, what will your year be like, things like that. I play the quizzes just to see the results but I don’t believe in them, even though it would be nice if they were true like meeting the man of my dreams this year, LOL. Should these things be avoided?”
“The Devil and Father Amorth” Trailer Released
A film documenting an authentic exorcism by the late exorcist Father Gabriele Amorth will be released in New York and Los Angeles on April 20. If it’s anything like the newly released trailer, this is bound to be one of the most gripping 68 minutes of your life.
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Essential Oils Linked to Abnormal Breast Growth in Boys
Another study has found a link between the use of lavender and tea tree oils and abnormal breast development in boys.
The Strange Messages of an Entity Named Kryon
MH asks: “What do you know about Kryon? I know people who are taken in by Lee Carroll and the being he channels that calls himself ‘Kryon of Magnetic Service’. It goes against basic Christian beliefs, and so many pro-kryon videos and websites are out there, but nothing warning or denouncing these channeled messages, the channel, or Kryon. Do you think Carroll is a fake, or is he really channeling an entity? Please look into this and write on it because many people are falling for this nonsense.”