Despite its complete lack of scientific evidence, grounding (aka “earthing”) is once again becoming popular. We first wrote about it in 2013 and can confidently report that in the last 10 years, almost nothing has changed except for the addition of new “earthing” products developed by folks who insist upon believing in this pseudoscience.
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Meghan Markle has set the social media world buzzing after stepping out this weekend sporting a NuCalm sticker on her wrist that allegedly reduces stress and improves sleep; however, experts warn consumers to be wary of these claims.
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Sinead O'Connor (1966-2023)
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JG asks: “I read that a hedge witch officiated at the recent funeral of Irish singer Sinead O’Connor. What is a hedge witch? Is this something new?”
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Manifesting is all the rage these days. It’s about how to use your mind to will your goals into existence by using tools such as meditation, guided visualization, vision boards, and other rituals that many believe can make big things happen for anyone. Is this true, and is this something a Catholic should be get involved in?
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MR asks:
"I'm wondering about Pilate. Is this exercise okay for Christians?"
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TS asks:
"I am a volunteer in our Parish Library and am causing trouble by respectfully and carefully questioning why we allow certain authors in our 'Catholic' library. The librarian is a very recent convert and has said that if the Vatican has not excommunicated the authors, then their books must be OK. And the pastor is very liberal and was a good friend of the 'centering prayer' priest, Fr. Menninger. I've researched to try to find something that lists specific books because the librarian will only believe that. She says which of the books and I say all, but she won't go for that. I am concerned about Matthew Fox, Anthony DeMello, etc., but especially the new age believers like Joyce Rupp, Joan C.... and those. What should I do?"
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EC writes:
“We are having a parish 'retreat' day with a priest who also is heavily involved with the Silva Mind Control Method. Can you point me to any Vatican documents which expressly state that the Silva Mind Control Method is New Age and therefore incompatible with our Catholic faith? I want some 'backup' from the Church, so I can voice my objections to the Parish Priest.”
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Thanks to a faithful listener, we were able to check out reports of a Barbie Ouija board which are appearing on various social media sites and made a few surprising discoveries about these claims.
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We received the following witness from a woman who was injured during the practice of yoga. As
this blog details, physical injuries during yoga classes are surprisingly common. Consumers need to be made more aware of the very real possibility of these types of injuries!
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Anonymous asks:
“I recently purchased some clothing, with the tie dye on them. Sometimes, I think they are strange designs that don't make sense on the clothing. I googled tie dye to know if there are any spiritual origins to the tie design and apparently there can be in certain cultures. Is this true or am I overthinking?”
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