An internationally famous faith healer who relies on his psychic powers to channel 30 “doctor entities” while “healing” the rich and famous has fallen into disgrace after hundreds of female patients accused him of sexual assault and a judge orders him to stand trial on allegations of rape and sexual abuse.
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We recently received a scathing letter from a Holy Yoga instructor who took us to task for our position against the practice of “
Christian yoga.” She believes that because a man in her class asked her to help him accept Jesus as his savior, this proves that God is working in her classes. Is this true? Yes! But not for the reasons she thinks . . .
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CB writes:
“Could you please help me to explain . . . why the practice of NIA is contrary to Orthodox Catholic teaching? I know in my heart it is wrong but struggle to find the words to convey why this practice is based in the occult ,dangerous & to be discarded. It was advertised in the parish bulletin & likely to lead others astray.”
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By Connie Rossini
Former Trappist Abbot Father Thomas Keating passed away Oct. 25. Father Keating was the primary architect of the centering prayer movement, which has thousands of adherents throughout the world. From the beginning, centering prayer has been surrounded by controversy. What is centering prayer? Is it in keeping with the Catholic tradition? Should Catholics practice it?
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L. Ron Hubbard (1911-1986) Photo courtesy of Wikicommons Images, Los Angeles Daily News Photographic Collection, CC-BY 4.0
EA writes: “I just read today that "Master Cleansing" has Scientology roots, but I also read a book by Dr. Don Cobert, M.D. that I purchased that promotes cleansing/detoxing using a similar cleanse using lemon juice, cayanne pepper, maple syrup,etc... I found him on the Joyce Meyer programs back in the 90s . . . should I keep his books in the house?”
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TV writes: "I had heard that Pope Benedict said that Yoga is not a sin in itself but the worshiping of our bodies is sinful. Is there more you can share about our Catholic Church's teachings of yoga."
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Move over Headspace! There’s a new meditation app in town – and this one is 100% Catholic.
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RS asks:
"I was wondering if you had any opinions on Pete Egoscue and his stretching programs? I'm concerned he maybe new age because D.P. Chopra gave a recommendation for it..."
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ST asks:
"What do you know about 'mindfulness meditation.'™ Is it okay for hospitals to be using it on patients?"
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MacBeth and the Witches (Wikicommons)
DD asks: “Is there any truth to the belief that the play, Macbeth, was once cursed by a coven of witches, which is why there are so many accidents during productions of the play?”
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