MCA writes: “I looked for any information about The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren on the website and nothing came up. Do you have any comments regarding the appropriateness for Catholics who may want to read this book?”
Category Archives: Miscellaneous
Are Saunas New Age?
TK asks: “Are saunas New Age?”
What Does the Skull & Crossbones Image Represent?
CM writes: “The skull and crossbones symbol seems to be all over children’s clothing today. It always made me uncomfortable and I was wondering if there is anything wrong with it.”
Texas Bill Prohibits “Furries” in School
(Photo courtesy of Wikicommons Images, Chipfox, CC BY-SA 4.0)
A rising new trend among children and teens to identify as animals such as dogs or cats has reached the point where the state of Texas has had to introduce legislation banning this behavior in schools!
Is all “self discovery” New Age?
CB writes: “Could you give me a statement regarding the phrase ‘self discovery’? This rings alarm bells for me but in the absence of clear cut info, I am struggling to find the right words.”
Is Opus Dei New Age?
St. Josemarie Escriva (1902-1975) Image courtesy of Wikicommons, Andres Tristan Pertinez, CC BY-SA 4.0
LL writes: “What do you think of Opus Dei? Is it New Age?”
Vatican Issues Note on Artificial Intelligence
The Vatican has issued a Note on artificial intelligence (AI) which highlights the challenges and the opportunities in the development of AI in various fields, such as education, relationships, work, health, the economy, and warfare.
Are the St. Bridget Prayers Endorsed by the Church?
CB asks: “I have heard that the prayers of St. Bridget do not have Church approval. Is this true?”
Former New Ager Says Seekers Need Prayer
A reader of our blog gave us permission to print a moving glimpse into her conversion from the New Age, along with an excerpt from Pope Francis’ “The Joy of the Gospel”, and asks us all to remember to pray for those who are caught up in these false beliefs.
No Sorcery in Wizard Card Game!
NE writes: “I was at a friend’s house and we played a card game called Wizard. When one of the four cards that has a wizard on it is played, it trumps all the others. I began to wonder after if it was OK to play it.”
