We’ve been asked about the content of the book, A Course in Miracles, and whether or not this is appropriate reading for Catholics. The answer to this question is an emphatic “no”!
MF writes: "Do you have any information on a supposed Catholic SEER named Charlie Johnston? His name and dire coming vision of the year 2017 was shared with me. It was very disturbing and never came true. I wanted to see if there was any reliable information form the Church and other credible individuals about Mr. Johnston and his visions.”
EE writes: “I would be very grateful if you could help me with a question. My boyfriend and I want to get married. We are both Spanish but we share a nice bond with Ireland due to several reasons. My boyfriend would like to give me a Claddagh wedding ring but I am not sure if it´s an occult symbol. I may sound a bit simplistic, I know the history behind it, and I know it´s very popular in Ireland. The problem is that I have dwelt in the occult a long time ago and I do not want anything to do with it again. Could you please help me and confirm whether or not is an occult symbol?”
A Concerned Student asks: "Do you believe fire tunnels, laying on of hands to impart an anointing that some minster carries, and drunk in the spirit are new age concepts? Is so please site scripture and verse to defame any or all."
We have had an inquiry about a meditation CD called EquiSync which is supposed to enable a novice to “meditate like a Zen monk without the years of practice.” Is it safe? Is it okay for Catholics to use?
BGL writes: “I have come across this system of psychotherapy by Richard C. Schwartz known as IFS [Internal Family Systems]. Do you know what is in involved with this program? It seems to be coming from different religious traditions. I’m concerned that it is being facilitated in Catholic organizations and I’m not sure it is valid for healing as it portrays.”
We recently received a few questions about the legitimacy of a group known as Opus Sanctorum Angelorum (Work of the Holy Angels) which promulgates devotion to the Holy Angels based on a movement started by an Austrian housewife and mystic named Gabrielle Bitterlich (1896-1978).
A tour hosted by a paranormal organization showcasing items from an occult museum, including the infamous “haunted” Annabelle doll, is sparking fear in some but disdain from others who believe the tour isn’t showing the “spirits” the proper respect.
A new survey from the Pew Research Center has found that 30 percent of U.S. adults say they consult astrology, tarot cards or a fortune teller at least once a year.
GK asks: “I work with someone who claims to be a priestess of Avalon. Have you ever heard of this?”
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