CB writes: “Is it okay to name our guardian angels? I know a lot of people who do so. What does the Church have to say about this practice?”
No, and the Dominican Order has been told by Rome that they are free to refer to him as a good and orthodox theologian.
SN asks: “What is autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) and is this affiliated with the New Age or the occult?”
EA writes: “Could you tell me if Gary Chapman is a New Ager? Someone recommended his Love Languages book, and I am a bit hesitant because I think he appeared on Oprah.”
A concerned mom writes: “Lokai bracelets are the newest rage. Do you know anything about them?”
In short, metaphysics is the philosophical study of being and knowing. As this site explains, “if you have ever contemplated your own existence in the universe, you were dabbling in metaphysics.”
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Lipa CityWe have had several inquiries from readers about the status of the apparitions of Mary, Mediatrix of all Graces, which allegedly occurred in a Carmelite Convent in Lipa City, Philippines some 50 years ago. Have they been approved or not?
YG asks: “I would like to know if Khalil Gibran is from the New Age movement. Should Catholics read 'The Prophet' and other books from this author?”
We have received a few questions concerning an alleged mystical phenomenon that occurs at charismatic prayer services and Masses in the form of flecks of sparkling glitter, gold dust, and even bubbles which some believe are manifestations of God’s grace. What is it, and is it really from God?
Science may be on the verge of discovering what Christians have always known – life really does continue after death.
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