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Are Strega Nona Books Okay for Kids to Read?

KE writes: "Strega Nona is a book read at our Catholic school. I hadn't read it since I was a child. I had forgotten she was a 'good' witch who uses spells to cure warts, baldness, etc. That bothered me, but the next sentence sealed the deal. The book reads that even the priests and nuns go to her for help. Am I being overly scrupulous?"

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Priests in Need of Prayer

FD asks: "Can you please tell me why Fr. Richard Rohr is so popular among Catholics?  I have read some of his stuff and it is definitely new age. Also, can you say something about Fr Diaumid O'Murchu who is even more far out and deals more with religious. I know the bishops of Spain issued a condemnation about his views of religious life."

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The Miraculous According to Sid Roth

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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