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Commentary by Susan Brinkmann OCDS
The overturning of Roe v. Wade this summer has barely put a dent in the abortion doula business with some organizations claiming the number of women wanting to serve as doulas has actually increased since the decision was handed down.
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JG writes:
"My friends really believe in the use of SoulCollage cards and refer to them to better understand themselves and to guide them before making any major decisions in their lives. What are these cards and is it okay for Christians to use them?"
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It’s that time of year! A Hollywood astrologer who believes he predicted the Covid 19 outbreak and the defeat of Donald Trump in 2020, sees nothing but heartache and gloom ahead for 2023.
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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?"
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After a years-long legal battle, the owners of a family-owned bakery in Oberlin, Ohio were awarded a $36 million dollar settlement by a court after their lives – and business – were upended by false accusations of racism by progressives at nearby Oberlin College.
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There’s a new trend sweeping across Europe - people requesting to be de-baptized because they no longer want to be affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. Is this even possible?
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Neti Pot (Image courtesy of Wikicommons Images, Biopresto, CC BY-SA 3.0 DEED)
SP asks: "I would like to know if nasal irrigation is considered new age. I was unable to find much on this, but I did read somewhere that in ancient times a certain people thought nasal irrigation could achieve enlightenment. I believe I suffer from chronic sinus infections, and nasal irrigation is only one recommendation to help ease and relieve the symptoms. I will be seeing my family doctor if I don’t feel better soon, but I would appreciate any information you have on this."
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KH asks: "I have a question about Terry Colafrancesco from Caritas of Birmingham, Alabama. They go under the name of 'The Friends of Medjugorie.' I heard bad things about them, occult like. His name is connected to Wayne Weible, the orginial author of the Book,
Medjugorie. Do you have information about Terry and Caritas?"
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The mother of a man who tried to break into an Ohio store is getting the credit she deserves after making her son apologize for the crime and pay for the damages.
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While it’s true that the Druids once believed holly had magical powers, the use of this ancient evergreen on special occasions does not derive from any group in particular.
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