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Masonry and Ancestral Sins

EO writes: "My grandfather was a member of the masons, and my mother was a member of Eastern Star. Are there ramifications to the soul for belonging to those organizations? Also, is there any truth to the idea that their descendants would suffer because of their affiliation with organizations not in line with God?"

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Is Earth Hour New Age?

PH writes: “I am writing  because I have connection to the Sisters of Mercy having Mother Francis Bridgeman as an ancestor. I have just watched your show with Susan Brinkman who has written the book series 'Learn to Discern' and when opening my e-mail from the Mercy Foundation was horrified to see the link for Earth Hour which seems very New Age. I am aware of the dissent in some Religious Orders and pray for conversion to true catholicity for all involved. May I have your comments about this Earth Hour link if you have time in your busy schedule?”

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Can Catholics Celebrate the Winter Solstice?

                                                                                                                   Photo by Ben White on Unsplash

VQ writes: "Please write an explanation of winter solstice celebrations & their compatibility to Catholic Christian or incompatibility."

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Parents Sue to Stop Chant to Aztec Gods in Schools

Three parents have filed a lawsuit against California’s Department of Education after discovering that a new ethnic studies curriculum includes a chant to Aztec gods.

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Why Are People Smoking Toad Venom?

                                                        Bufo alvarius toad

A new craze is taking hold among those who are looking for healing from anxiety and depression - smoking toad venom. Would you do it?

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What's Wrong with Wearing Occult or Native American Symbols?

JE asks: "Would you consider the presence of a Dream Catcher an open door to the occult? I've never been comfortable with their use for children  . . . I have a necklace & earring set of Dreamcatchers sitting in my jewelry box. . . . (A)fter reading about some of your other posts about jewelry I've been thinking that in addition to pitching the "Mary Poppins" book set I never got around to reading, I should pitch the Dream Catcher jewelry as well. Could you maybe tell us a little more about what to look out for in jewelry? Or would that be a whole 'nother Learn to Discern book?"

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