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.”
Category Archives: New Age
What Does the Church Say About UFOs and Extraterrestrials?
JK asks: “What are your views on UFOs and extraterrestrials? Are these for real? What does the Church believe about this subject?”
Catholicism Demands that Our Blogs on Alternatives be Science-Based
We have received numerous inquiries from readers who wonder why our blogs on New Age and alternative health practices seem to put so much emphasis on science. Shouldn’t they based on Catholic teaching?
What If . . .
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
It’s decision day in America. Many of us believe this is one of the most consequential elections in our lifetime. So how do we deal with all the “what if’s” that assail us as we wait for those all-important election results?
Blood Jewelry: A Macabre Fashion Trend
We recently had a question from a fan of our Wacky Wednesday radio show who called in to ask about jewelry that contains the blood of a loved one. What is this all about?
Is There Such a Thing as a “Friendly” Ghost?
ST writes: “I read a story about President Bush’s daughters who claim they had encounters with a ‘friendly’ ghost in the White House. Is this even possible?”
Bishop Gives Good Advice on Halloween
Not too long ago, Bishop David Austin Konderla, bishop of Tulsa, Oklahoma, issued some very timely advice on the subject of Halloween and what is the proper way to celebrate the holy days that surround it.
Black Mass in Atlanta: Archbishop Calling for Prayers of Reparation
Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer of Atlanta is calling upon the faithful to offer prayers of reparation to counter a black mass being conducted by The Satanic Temple on the evening of October 25 at the MJQ Concourse in Atlanta.
The New Age and Occult Links of Thai Massage
SB writes: “I was wondering if Thai massage is new age…I had it a few weeks ago as I thought it would alleviate shoulder pain. . . My hunch is that it’s not new age as there is no energy attached to it.”
Energy Vampires: Just Say No!
BB: asks: “What’s an energy vampire? Is this connected to the occult in any way?”
