B writes:
“[O]ne topic that might be helpful to address, if you haven't already, is the Hindu meditative chanting practice called, Kirtan. It's become very popular on a local level as well as artists who travel around the country(ies), often performing in Yoga studios. The music is beautiful, enticing, esp. in a large group and can produce deep, trance-like effects. It's sung in Sanskrit and invokes the Hindu deities. It's another of those Eastern practices that's become a ‘cool’ form of spirituality...or rather pseudo-spirituality.”
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Stephen Covey
MG writes: “I am looking for information on The Seven Habits program. My children go to a Catholic school that has incorporated the program into the counseling program. I have been trying to find out more about The Seven Habits program because of what I will call a “gut” feeling. I do not what to go to the school before I have more information to back up my uneasy feelings. Is the program ok and if not where can I look to get more information?”
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In an effort to capitalize on the culture’s fascination with the occult, Converse sneakers has introduced a new sneaker that features an inverted pentagram designed by a misguided fashion icon who thinks Satan is haute couture.
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MS writes:
"So many Catholics parents like myself are conflicted about allowing our children to take up the practice of karate and the martial arts. Can you give us some information and advice?"
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Snarkey & Mojo on their first day in their new home.
MS asks: “I’m seeing more and more advertisements for pet psychics at my vet’s office. Are these people for real?”
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IB asks:
“I’m hearing a lot about the use of psychedelics in psychiatric therapy. Aren’t these substances illegal and is this therapy legit?”
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TN asks: "
Is it alright to use solfeggio tones to relax and for healing, if not, why not?"
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MD asks:
“Is it true that 'binaural beats' can relax your brain?”
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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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We recently had a question about Ignatian Yoga, which is described as being an integration of Ignatian spirituality and yoga. Is this okay for Catholics?
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