So many people are falling victim to mediums who claim to be able to contact their deceased relatives because they don’t understand the difference between what Catholics do when they pray for the intercession of the saints and what mediums purport to be doing.
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The rapid advance of artificial intelligence has gained a foothold in many areas of every day life, but now it’s beginning to gain traction in a place most never anticipated – the afterlife.
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PO writes: “
I have been having acupuncture for 2.5 years on a regular basis for anxiety. The Dr. that is treating me is a Catholic and a MD. I have benefited greatly from this therapy. He does mention that I have had blocks that need to be opened and I do feel very relaxed after the treatments. . . .
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Blessed Bartolo Longo (1841-1926)
by Theresa Cavicchio
Sanctity can reveal itself in many ways, as evidenced by even a quick glance at the lives of the saints. The story of Blessed Bartolo Longo, who will be canonized on October 19th this year, is a case in point. It reveals not a straight path toward sainthood, but rather a circuitous route paved with inherently dangerous implications for the fate of his soul.
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BB asks: “Is it okay for Catholics to listen to the podcast,
The Telepathy Tapes?”
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We’ve been asked about the content of the book,
A Course in Miracles, and whether or not this is appropriate reading for Catholics. The answer to this question is an emphatic “no”!
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MF writes:
"Do you have any information on a supposed Catholic SEER named Charlie Johnston? His name and dire coming vision of the year 2017 was shared with me. It was very disturbing and never came true. I wanted to see if there was any reliable information form the Church and other credible individuals about Mr. Johnston and his visions.”
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EE writes:
“I would be very grateful if you could help me with a question. My boyfriend and I want to get married. We are both Spanish but we share a nice bond with Ireland due to several reasons. My boyfriend would like to give me a Claddagh wedding ring but I am not sure if it´s an occult symbol. I may sound a bit simplistic, I know the history behind it, and I know it´s very popular in Ireland. The problem is that I have dwelt in the occult a long time ago and I do not want anything to do with it again. Could you please help me and confirm whether or not is an occult symbol?”
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A Concerned Student asks: "
Do you believe fire tunnels, laying on of hands to impart an anointing that some minster carries, and drunk in the spirit are new age concepts? Is so please site scripture and verse to defame any or all."
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We have had an inquiry about a meditation CD called EquiSync which is supposed to enable a novice to “meditate like a Zen monk without the years of practice.” Is it safe? Is it okay for Catholics to use?
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