Thanks to an astute reader of our blog, we were alerted to the fact that there is a strong connection between the online gaming sensation, Minecraft, and the enormously popular Slenderman Internet meme that has been linked to attempted murder and other violence by teens.
Category Archives: Miscellaneous
Has Church Spoken on John Leary’s Messages?
LT asks: “What is the status of John Leary and his messages? Has he been approved by the Church?”
Parents Beware! “Momo” Suicide App is Appearing in Minecraft
The Momo suicide challenge ((St. John’s County Sheriff’s Office Facebook)
Law enforcement in numerous countries are warning parents about an icon representing a mysterious new “suicide game” known as Momo that has been added to the wildly popular Minecraft game.
How Many Scapulars Have Church Approval?
The Blue Scapular of the Immaculate Conception
SMB: “Can you please tell me what scapulars have been approved by the Church?”
Beware of iTunes Scam! Scammers Pose as Priests to Target Parishioners
As if the Catholic faithful don’t have enough to worry about these days, scammers posing as priests are sending emails to parishioners requesting iTunes or other expensive gift cards that the “priest” claims are needed for people on his sick call list.
Help! My Child is Addicted to Fortnite!
DM asks: “My kids have gone bonkers over Fortnite and it’s becoming a daily war to get them to stop playing. Are other parents experiencing these problems? And is this game really safe for kids?”
How to Dispose of Blessed Objects
CK writes: “What is the proper way to dispose of blessed objects. Everyone says that burning them or burying them is the old-fashioned way and we can just throw them out now. Is this true?”
What’s so New Age About Aromatherapy?
PC asked: “What is so New Age about Aromatherapy? Isn’t it just using a diffuser to enjoy the scents of essential oils?”
Is Flotation Therapy New Age?
LG asks: “I recently was told about spa that offers Float Therapy. Is this New Age?”
Media Shamelessly Promotes Yoga/Mindfulness in Elementary School
Coverage of a recent dust-up between parents of students in a Maryland elementary school who voiced concern over the introduction of yoga and mindfulness is the perfect example of how the media uses hyperbole and biased reporting to promote non-Christian practices.