BB writes: “I sometimes watch shows about hauntings and I always wondered about the equipment ghostbusters use to detect the presence of spirits. What is this stuff, and does it really work?”
Author Archives: Susan Brinkmann
Former Head of Planned Parenthood Diagnosed with Terminal Cancer
(Photo courtesy of WikiCommons, Lorie Shaull, CC BY-SA 2.0)
Cecile Richards, who headed Planned Parenthood for 12 years, has been diagnosed with
glioblastoma, an incurable brain cancer which has a survival rate of just 15 months.
Would the Archangel Michael Use Automatic Writing to Convey Messages from God?
I couldn’t resist writing this blog in response to information I received about a book that supposedly contains words of wisdom from the Archangel St. Michael that were received via automatic writing.
Benedicta Institute: Catholic Women’s Leadership for Such a Time as This
The Women of Grace® Benedicta Institute for Women® is offering an innovative new certification program designed to train Catholic women to be leaders and mentors in contemporary culture through in-person and online learning opportunities.
Former Royal Butler Hears Diana Giggle from the Grave
Princess Diana in 1995
The home of Princess Diana’s former butler is reportedly haunted by the ghost of the Princess whose voice from the grave was recently captured on the recorder of famed paranormal expert, Ian Lawman.
Navigating the Quackery-Infested World of Massage Therapy
JA writes: “I’ve been thinking about becoming a licensed massage therapist. The only problem is that I know that part of the curriculum in many massage schools consists of learning about the new-age techniques and putting them into practice. . . .
The Green Scapular is Church Approved
SN asks: I ordered some green scapulars from the Apostolate of the Green Scapular . . . I received 14 blessed scapulars that were blessed by a priest . . . You write the name of the person on the scapular that you want to receive the blessings/conversions and place the scapular in their vicinity either knowing or unknowingly. Every day you recite their name and Immaculate Heart of Mary pray for us now and at the hour of death. They say the scapular is as only as powerful as the user believes it will work. Is this approved by the Catholic Church?”
Don’t Invite These “Angels” Into Your Home!
One of our readers was kind enough to send us an e-mail she received which offered her an opportunity to invite three “angels” into her life for five days. Believe it or not, people are actually falling for this and going through all the prescribed rituals to allow these unnamed spirits into their lives! Here’s why that’s not a good idea.
Is Reiki Music Okay?
SM writes: “Many years ago before I knew what Reiki is about I bought a CD of “new age” relaxation music. I bought it on the strength of the sample one could listen to in the store, but the CD was marketed as being good for background music during Reiki massage. It was clearly created with the intention of being used during Reiki, given the packaging and liner notes. Do you recommend that I get rid of it?”
Is it True that Satanic Messages Can be Hidden in Rock Music?
MH asks: “I did a search on google for the record labels owned by Wiccans to promote Satanism. I came across this website that gives some examples of backmasking. It has backward lyrics of songs with satanic messages. I was wondering if this is true or if someone just made it up. I do not know how play a record backwards myself and do not know the website as a trustworthy source. Do you know if these backward lyrics are accurate or a trustworthy source to look to?”
