Research by the University College London (UCL) has found that more than a quarter of people who regularly attend residential meditation programs such as Vipassana or Koan experience “unpleasant” episodes including feelings of fear and anxiety.
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CV asks: "
Have you ever heard of the dissident 'Catholic' group called The Grail? If you have any research, I would love to see it."
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More than 82,000 American people have signed on to a petition demanding that public schools in the United States stop forcing Buddhist meditation practices such as mindfulness on students in violation of their religious liberty.
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JS writes:
"I was wondering if you could explain to me what ties if any the game bakugan has to the occult. My son, who is in kindergarten, came home begging for bakugan items that he had seen other kids had at school. I thought that I had heard it had ties to the occult but not familiar enough with the game/video and could not find any occult information on it from the internet. We would not allow the game, figures or cards into our house but I have had a hard time explaining exactly why he could not have the items. Do you have an easy way to explain occult to children? I am also wondering if StarWars The Clone Wars" has occult ties."
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AL writes: "I am wondering what information you have on rebirthing and sozo prayer."
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JR writes:
“Do you have any information on a Friar Elias of the Grace Mercy Order who is claiming to receive messages or "transmissions" from Our Lady? It seems there is no oversight of a superior, there is no investigation ... nothing. He is all over YouTube.”
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(Painting by Peter Paul Rubens 1577-1640 courtesy of WikiCommons)
Catholics traditionally consider the month of May as a time of particularly deep Marian devotion. Contemplation on the exalted life, mission, role and dignity of the Virgin Mary is rich and efficacious for growth in faith, hope, and love. Scripture, Tradition, and the saints attest to the role of Mary as God’s chosen Woman in the defeat of evil spirits.
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MN asks: "
What do you make of this Quantum Jumping craze that is all over the Internet these days? Is this for real, or is it another one of those quack scams?"
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I received this heartbreaking e-mail from a woman whose cousin apparently died because of his involvement in Silva Mind Control. May this serve as a warning to all that the mind control tactics employed by many of these New Age charlatans are extremely dangerous!
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The rise of the modern practice of mindfulness into the field of therapy has posed a conundrum for many Catholics who want the therapy, but without the Buddhist roots. What are their options and how do they find them?
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