JC writes:
"What do you know about the International House of Prayer, aka IHOP, that is based in the Kansas City Area? This came up in a Catholic book group discussion last night, and I expressed my uneasiness about this organization based on the very little reading I have done. I haven't found anything definitive from the Church regarding this group, and was looking for any information that might be out there that is more objective than what I have come across.”
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A new book by Catholic author Connie Rossini dispels some of the most common arguments used to defend centering prayer by comparing it to the teachings of the great mystical doctor of the Church, St. Teresa of Avila.
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Researchers say that as many as 60 percent of people who employ eastern style meditation techniques such as Mindfulness Meditation suffer at least one negative side-effect, including panic, depression and confusion.
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SL writes: "
I have been in debate lately with a fellow christian friend of mine regarding "soaking". I have read mostly positive things, and some negative things. My friend who has participated in "soaking" before has asked me to join her again - but I declined. There's something about it, that just doesn't sit well in my spirit."
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DG writes: “
I saw a book called the Seven Great Prayers and I cannot find anything verifying if it is Christian or not. They have the prayers available in audio as well so that you can listen to them anywhere. The authors are Paul and Tracy McManus. One tip-off is that one of the prayers says something about "attracting" blessings or something like that. This leads me to believe it is another New Age gimmick masquerading as Christian just to trap unsuspecting individuals. Can you shed some light on this?"
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JA asks:
"Is Jane Reehorst's Guided Meditations for Children, and Sydney Ann Merritt's books by the same title, recommending forms of New Age meditation?"
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TO writes: "
Whenever I read something involved with a locutionist, I always wonder if it is from the devil. Can Women of Grace investigate the "Chaplet of Protection". Here is information I found at the website."
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LR writes: "
A First Nation person told me that, although a lot of native Christian people use native art (totem poles, dances to the spirit world, symbols of eagles, ravens, whales, wolf) etc., these are not of God, not sanctioned by God and should be avoided (and burned if you have them). She said these represent old pagan beliefs (God is all creation, when a raven speaks to you it is sharing of creation). Is there a problem wearing a sweater with a large eagle native form on the clothes, and such?"
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AL writes:
"I am sending this article from www.americancatholic.org for your discernment. Fr. Mark’s use of the word praydream sounds a little like New Age. I have studied from Fr. Timothy Gallagher’s Discernment of Spirits book and listened to his teachings which I believe are very informative. I would like to know what your discernment is of this approach to discernment."
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SA writes: "I
have Catholic friends who faithfully view Sid Roth:It's Supernatural. I have watched the show myself and while Mr. Roth may have good intentions, I find the whole thing simply 'entertaining'. My Catholic friends were upset when I stated that I thought it was a waste of time to view this program. There is no way to verify the supernatural encounters his guests have, let alone determine that they are from the Holy Spirit. Of course, each guest has a series of DVDs to sell to teach viewers how to perform deliverance etc. What is your opinion?"
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