MB writes: “Not so long ago I had a Reiki massage – before I knew that this was an occult-based practice. Is it possible that I might have been spiritually harmed by this?”
Author Archives: Susan Brinkmann
Former New Ager Says Seekers Need Prayer
A reader of our blog gave us permission to print a moving glimpse into her conversion from the New Age, along with an excerpt from Pope Francis’ “The Joy of the Gospel”, and asks us all to remember to pray for those who are caught up in these false beliefs.
Government Backs Off Rule Changes Affecting Little Sisters of the Poor
Just two days before Christmas, the Department of Health and Human Services quietly issued a notice stating their intent to withdraw rule changes to the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) contraception mandate that the Little Sisters of the Poor have been fighting for years.
Downward Facing: The Dark Side of Yoga (Part II)
This is Part II of a two-part series documenting the experience of Priscilla de George, a devout Catholic woman who thought she would be safe if she prayed to Jesus and Mary while attending yoga classes, and whose life began falling apart shortly after she started the practice.
Downward Facing: The Dark Side of Yoga (Part 1)
The “yoga wars” are hotter than ever, with both sides staking out their positions and hammering their tent pegs ever deeper into the ground, but for everyday people like 54 year-old Priscilla de George (not her real name), this isn’t a matter of taking sides – it’s a matter of life and death.
Activist Doctor Sued for Providing Abortion Pills Across State Lines
The next battleground in the fight to protect human life appears to be the fight to ban the mailing of abortion pills into pro-life states. Two states, Texas and Tennessee, are the first to initiate action against this practice which could have national implications on this increasingly dangerous practice.
Occult-Based Farming Comes of Age
Our thanks to “L”, who tipped us off to a bizarre farming practice known as biodynamics – a concept invented by the famous occultist, Rudolf Steiner.
Protect Yourself from Gift Card Draining This Christmas!
Americans spent nearly $30 billion on gift cards last Christmas. However, thanks to gift card scammers who drain the cash from the cards before your loved one can spend it, not everyone who received a gift card was able to enjoy it. Here’s how to protect yourself against this cruel scam.
Rebecca Campbell Mystery School: Not for Christians
We recently received an email from a reader whose friend, a practicing Catholic, was becoming involved with Rebecca Campbell’s Mystery School. Is this okay for Catholics?
The Christmas Scams are Back!
It’s that time of year! With 57 percent of consumers expected to do their Christmas shopping online this year, who among us is not waiting for a package to arrive? This explains why so many of us are beginning to see strange text and email messages warning us that our package was delayed and needs further information to process. Don’t click on those links until you read this!
