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.
Author Archives: Susan Brinkmann
Rash of Attacks on Catholic Churches in NYC
Just in the last six months, there have been four incidents of vandalism at Catholic churches in New York City, which only adds to the hundreds of attacks on Churches since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. What can we do about it?
Black Mass in Atlanta: Archbishop Calling for Prayers of Reparation
Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer of Atlanta is calling upon the faithful to offer prayers of reparation to counter a black mass being conducted by The Satanic Temple on the evening of October 25 at the MJQ Concourse in Atlanta.
The New Age and Occult Links of Thai Massage
SB writes: “I was wondering if Thai massage is new age…I had it a few weeks ago as I thought it would alleviate shoulder pain. . . My hunch is that it’s not new age as there is no energy attached to it.”
Abortion Doctor Turns Pro-Life!
In a powerful shift that has shocked the pro-abortion community, Dr. Forrest Smith, a longtime abortion provider, has now publicly urged voters across the country to reject all 10 state abortion amendments on the ballot this election cycle. Dr. Smith, who once performed thousands of abortions, now calls for an end to the practice, especially for viable children, saying, “There is no need to kill viable babies.”
Energy Vampires: Just Say No!
BB: asks: “What’s an energy vampire? Is this connected to the occult in any way?”
The Writings of Max Lucado
Max Lucado (Photo courtesy of Wikicommons Images, Proverbs 13 Ministries, CC BY-SA 3.0)
MP writes: “Could you please tell me who Max Lucado is and what his belief system is? The woman’s book club at our parish is reading a book by him called “And the Angels Were Silent” for their April reading. I do not belong to it, but I have seen that he writes for Hallmark cards and I know he wrote “The Christmas Candle” movie, which sounded like a good Christmas movie. Are his writings harmless or is he New Age?”
Scientists Sue Publisher for Retracting Article on Abortion Drug Risks
A group of 10 nationally recognized and credentialed scientists filed a petition on October 3 asking the court to arbitrate their claim against a scientific journal after the publisher retracted articles about the dangers of abortion drugs.
Young Women of Grace Program Inspires Students
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School (OLS School) offers the only Young Women of Grace program in the diocese, though John Carroll Catholic High School will begin this same program in the coming weeks.
Stay Away from the Real Reiki®
SP asks: “Is energetic radiance technique new age?”
