Several readers have questioned whether or not the writings of Thomas Merton are suitable for Catholic reading due to his seeming espousal of eastern mysticism toward the end of his life. The answer to that question is yes – and no. Let me explain.
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The Maine Superior Court heard arguments last week in a case involving a mother who has been barred from taking her 12-year-old daughter to church or religious organizations.
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Another shocking case of a woman whose abusive partner forced her to swallow abortion drugs he obtained through the mail is increasing the pressure on the FDA to withdraw this deadly Biden-era policy.
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I was shopping at a food store the other day and came upon a rack full of keychains that had voodoo dolls attached to them. They’re called Watchover Voodoo and the purveyors insist they’re not connected to voodoo. Is this true?
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MJB asks: "
Is PENS New Age? And are there any alternatives people can use for pain relief other than acupuncture?"
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MG writes:
“Is it true that some people are using their embryos left over from IVF treatments as jewelry? Isn’t this kind of evil against Church teaching?”
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MV writes:
“I was looking for books on death, dying and grieving, all of which I have spent 49 years dealing with in one way or another. I found books on the above subjects by author Elisabeth Kubler- Ross. All of the books looked harmless except her book entitled: Dreamtime and Inner Space: The World of the Shaman by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross . . . and Holger Kalweit. Is Elisabeth Kubler-Ross New Age or something else that Catholics should stay away from?”
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A recent caller on our Wacky Wednesday radio show asked whether it’s safe for Catholics to eat halal food. The best answer we can give is – it all depends.
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In a move that is sure to cause a great deal of debate among the faithful, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) issued a Doctrinal Note today declaring the use of Marian titles such as “Co-Redemptrix” and “Mediatrix” as inappropriate because they “do not favor a correct understanding of Mary’s unique place.”
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People often question why we include Norman Vincent Peale and his popular book, The Power of Positive Thinking, into the same category as other New Age-inspired self-help books that Catholics should avoid. Here are a few good reasons for our decision to do so.
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