LL asks: “There is so much spiritual confusion out there! People are blending all kinds of beliefs and practices, Christian, Hindu, New Age. How are we supposed to tell what’s Christian and what isn’t without having to read the catechism from front cover to back?”
Category Archives: Miscellaneous
Godly Play is Christian to the Core!
MOS write: “I am in need of reassurance and clarity that GODLY Play Is ok.”
THE GRINCH (2018) Teaches the True Meaning of Christmas
GD writes: “I am so tired of being lured into the season’s so-called “hit” movies for kids, only to get there and find out that they are filled with New Agey ideas, violence, bad language, etc. Is The Grinch okay for kids to see or should we take a pass on it?”
How is Minecraft Connected to Slenderman?
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.
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?”