An EF-4 tornado that ripped through Barnsdall, Oklahoma on May 6 with winds up to 175 mph tore through the parish of St. Mary’s in Barnsdall, leveling the parish center but leaving the tabernacle and the Blessed Sacrament untouched – and the sanctuary lamp still burning!
Author Archives: Susan Brinkmann
What’s So Dangerous About Core Synchonization Therapy?
TB writes: “A woman I encountered as of late claims that Core Synchronization therapy is an acceptable form of energy medicine. I beg to differ since the word energy is in it. What can you tell me about this practice? Is it like Reiki? Also can you tell me the dangers to a person’s soul who practices Reiki or any kind of energy medicine? For some reason this makes the hair stand up on the back of my neck.”
The Legend of the Skinwalker
WL writes: “Can you please tell me what a skinwalker is, and how is this related to witchcraft?”
Past Life Experiences in Children
BG writes: “If there’s no such thing as reincarnation, why do so many children remember past lives with details they couldn’t possibly have known about?”
Vatican Pauses Review of Luisa Piccarreta’s Writings
SG asks: “Is Luisa Piccarreta and the “In the Divine Will” movement New Age? Orthodox? Approved?”
Pupils Sue School Over Hindu Prayer Indoctrination
Former Chicago Public School students have been granted class action status by a federal judge to pursue their case alleging that a school forced students to participate in Transcendental Meditation and Hindu practices against their will.
Stay Away from Meridian Stress Testing!
JB writes: “I wanted to know if you have any information on Meridian Stress Assessment? Is this anything to be wary of?”
Abortion Now 4th Leading Cause of Death in US
Record high abortion numbers which were revealed in Planned Parenthood’s recently released annual report has put abortion into the top four leading causes of death in the US after heart disease, cancer, and COVID-19.
Is Sound Bath Therapy New Age?
CA writes: “Here’s a question about sound bath meditation. It sounds relaxing, but I want to make sure it’s not New Age. I kind of think it is and so I’ve been afraid to attend. It’s held in an Episcopal Church, not a Catholic one. They use ‘Alchemy Crystal singing bowls with amazing healing powers.’”
Pray for False Prophets!
Scripture is loaded with warnings about false prophets and the destruction that will come to them as a result of their erroneous teachings. I came across the following one this morning while at prayer.
