In a case that could have national impact, a diverse group of religious parents in Maryland have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to restore their right to opt their children out of storybooks that promote progressive views on gender identity and sexuality.
Author Archives: Susan Brinkmann
What Is Face Yoga?
FC asks: “Do you know anything about face yoga?”
Prayer to Consecrate Upcoming Election to the Blessed Virgin Mary
Father Chad Ripperger, well-known exorcist and theologian, has released a powerful prayer consecrating the upcoming election to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
How Abortion Misinformation & Fear-Mongering Is Killing Women
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
State abortion laws aren’t killing women, but the constant drumbeat of erroneous information about these laws, promulgated by the abortion industry, is misleading too many women into making dangerous choices about their reproductive health care.
Dangers Lurk in Goth Subculture
DB writes: “There is a young girl who I think is under the impression that Gothic dress is no big deal, it has no dealings with the occult. I beg to differ, because the evil one will use anything to move in on a person.”
Does Feng Shui Belong in the Classroom?
CC writes: “I attended a workshop for early childhood ed and the presenter urged us all to change our curriculums to really emphasize a nature/environmental focus by bringing the outdoors inside and continue with lessons and experiences continuously taking the kids’ lead in areas of interest. She used words like POSITIVE ENERGY in the classroom and even showed how to arrange it using lights and shadows and organizing materials using specific colors in a color pattern; also bringing in a couch, stones and water fountains instead of tables and desks. I couldn’t stand being there because it felt like a new age atmosphere. We were silent for awhile. She asked us what we thought almost like she was hoping for a positive response. Do I have reason to be concerned or am I overreacting?”
Pope to Faithful: Never Converse With the Devil!
In a recent general audience, Pope Francis once again spoke about the reality of Satan and why we must be careful never to give in to his temptations.
Can Catholics Be Involved in Krishna Consciousness?
Hare Krishna devotees dancing and singing
We received a question from a reader who is concerned about a loved one who is Catholic and yet uses Hare Krishna beads, subscribes to Back to Godhead magazine and believes the mind can control our destiny. Can Catholics be involved in these activities?
Is Henri Nouwen Okay to Read?
Henri Nouwen (1932 – 1996) Photo courtesy of Wikicommons Images. Frank Hamilton, CC BY-SA 3.0
MC writes: “What do you think of Henri Noumen? Are his books safe to read?”
The Saddest “Fact-Check” Omission of All
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
The one-sided fact-checking that took place in last week’s presidential debate left many missed opportunities to properly inform the public about issues pertaining to the military, the crime rate, and energy policy, but the saddest omission of all was neglecting to recognize the hundreds of babies born every year who are left to die after failed abortion attempts up to the ninth month of pregnancy.
