BB writes: “
One thing that really puzzles me is that both the well-loved Thomas Merton and Henri Nouwen were also known for their study and openness to some Eastern religion practices. How do you perceive their teachings?
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AB writes: "
We have a priest filling in for our normal parish priest who is on retreat and this priest gave a Parish Mission teaching New Age prayer. Is it New Age to call the Holy Spirit an energy force?"
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BW writes:
Please do an article on Fr. Rolheiser, especially regarding his Holy Longing book. If you haven't read it, please do, I'm begging. He is so widespread and I see much that discomforts me in his writings.”
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AE asks: "
I would like to know if you know what it means to wear dragons as jewerly. Also skulls. At church, I have seen people that wear T-shirts or jewelry with dragons and serpents. I have told that dragons represent evil."
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Mother Thrice Admirable
SS writes: “Would you please let me know if the Catholic Church approves the apostolic endeavor of "Mother Thrice Admirable, Queen & Victress of Schoenstatt” which originally began by Fr. Joseph Kentenich in 1914?”
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JR asks: "Has Johnnette ever made any comment about Mr. Dougherty? I've read his book, Fast Lane to Heaven, and have read everything on his website. Nothing seems to be contrary to Church teaching, and he seems to be a very honorable man, but I'd like another opinion."
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We have had several questions in the past about Hypnobirthing® and Hypnobabies, which are programs that employ hypnosis during childbirth. Some are good, and some are bad. Here’s what I found out.
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BL asks:
"I’m not a fan of a popular kids’ cartoon called 'PJ Masks.' It’s about three kids who become super heroes at night and get their power from some weird 'crystal' in a park. What are your thoughts on this show?”
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We continue to receive letters, such as the following, from heartbroken people who have fallen victim to a scam perpetuated by an alleged “church” located in Tulsa, Oklahoma known as St. Matthew’s Churches. If you’ve ever received anything in the mail from this outfit, throw it away!
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MN asks:
"I recently attended a Healing Mass where we were told that 'because of the Holy Spirit,' some of us might fall over while being prayed over, but that there would be a 'catcher' behind us to make sure we didn't get hurt. This did indeed happen. People 'went over' and were gently laid on the floor until they 'woke up.' The priest explained that this does not happen to everyone and if it doesn't happen we are no less filled with the Spirit. Later, I researched the idea of resting in the Spirit on the internet and found differing opinions on this phenomenon. Could you blog about this?"
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