by Charles D. FrauneFor those who were not brought up in an authentically Catholic cultural environment, Halloween can easily take on the character of a death festival.
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by Charles D. FrauneEnneagram: What’s your number?
The enneagram, one of the hottest New Age gimmicks, is a personality-typing system often used in spiritual direction and for self-knowledge. People use it to identify their character type, then take steps to improve their personality, spiritual life, etc. But is this a good idea?
Angels All Around Us is Biblically Sound Book!
SMB asks: "What can you tell me about the new book on angels - Angels All Around Us? Is this another one of those New Age books on angels?"
Why Can't Yoga Just Be an Exercise?
MB asks: "While it's true that most yoga positions are designed to be positions of worship to Hindu gods, I find it hard to believe that there's any danger in practicing them when it's just being done as an exercise."
Ghost Tour Company Sells Creepy Doll to Children
SO writes: “I saw this doll advertised on a local channel. The webpage for it is scary. The ‘Warning’" are unsettling. Are they just scary fun? Or should we avoid bringing this into the house?”
Are Healing Rooms Legit?
We recently had a question from a reader about the legitimacy of the Healing Room movement and whether or not it's okay for Catholics to participate.
Does Your Pineal Gland Need Cleaning?
Fontana della Pigna in Rome (image courtesy of Wknight94 at Wikicommons)TM writes: “Please talk about decalcification of pineal gland. It seems like a good and healthy thing to do. However there is a lot of connection to opening up third eye, etc. There is also a lot of symbolism [associated with the pineal gland] with Pinecones within the Vatican. Please go into depth about this topic. If I can feel better by flossing my teeth, avoiding fluoride, and eating natural foods to decalcify my pineal gland, that sounds like something I would like to do. Obviously I do not want to mess around with anything that is occult or new age.”
Bishop Burns Altar After Demonic Activity in Church
(Image courtesy of Nheyob at Wikicommons Images)Archbishop Gregory Aymond of the Archdiocese of New Orleans has had the altar of Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Pearl River, Louisiana burned after a priest and two women were caught making a pornographic film on the altar.
About the Poetry of Rumi
PC writes: "Can you please educate us about the Muslim philosopher Rumi? I have Catholic relatives that quote him all the time on Facebook. My relatives that are outside the church often respond by “liking” these quotes. Something about these Rumi quotes don’t sit well with me but I can’t put my finger on exactly what bothers me about his philosophy. Thank you."
Pharmaceuticals Found in "Natural" Brain Boosting Supplements
If you’re looking to boost your memory and brain power naturally, you may be disappointed to know that a new study has found that 10 popular “brain boosting” supplements not only contain pharmaceuticals, but in dosage levels that could be dangerous.
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