Even while recognizing the dangers of an open border, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) issued a statement of pastoral concern calling upon the government to develop a humane immigration system that welcomes those seeking asylum.
Author Archives: Susan Brinkmann
Can I Wear an Aztec Calendar Bracelet?
GH asks: “A friend gave me two silver bracelets that have the Aztec calendar…is the calendar anti-Christian or linked to the occult?”
No Sorcery in Wizard Card Game!
NE writes: “I was at a friend’s house and we played a card game called Wizard. When one of the four cards that has a wizard on it is played, it trumps all the others. I began to wonder after if it was OK to play it.”
Evil Averted: A New Way Forward for the Pro Life Movement
Now that the pro-abortion Biden-Harris Administration has been tossed out of office by former President Donald J. Trump, pro-life leaders across the country are getting to work on unraveling the damage done by the current administration and creating a roadmap to a brighter future for America’s unborn.
What Does the Church Say About UFOs and Extraterrestrials?
JK asks: “What are your views on UFOs and extraterrestrials? Are these for real? What does the Church believe about this subject?”
Catholicism Demands that Our Blogs on Alternatives be Science-Based
We have received numerous inquiries from readers who wonder why our blogs on New Age and alternative health practices seem to put so much emphasis on science. Shouldn’t they based on Catholic teaching?
What If . . .
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
It’s decision day in America. Many of us believe this is one of the most consequential elections in our lifetime. So how do we deal with all the “what if’s” that assail us as we wait for those all-important election results?
Blood Jewelry: A Macabre Fashion Trend
We recently had a question from a fan of our Wacky Wednesday radio show who called in to ask about jewelry that contains the blood of a loved one. What is this all about?
Is There Such a Thing as a “Friendly” Ghost?
ST writes: “I read a story about President Bush’s daughters who claim they had encounters with a ‘friendly’ ghost in the White House. Is this even possible?”
Bishop Gives Good Advice on Halloween
Not too long ago, Bishop David Austin Konderla, bishop of Tulsa, Oklahoma, issued some very timely advice on the subject of Halloween and what is the proper way to celebrate the holy days that surround it.
