DKK asks: “Can you write something about the practice of smudging in native spirituality? Is it wrong or against Catholic doctrine?”
Author Archives: Susan Brinkmann
The Satanic Roots of Abortion
To make a connection between abortion and Satan does not require much of a leap. Of course he’s behind all murderous acts, and his fingerprints are all over the abortion industry.
What is the Law of Attraction?
CD writes: “So many of my friends, who are very well educated, are suddenly getting involved in the Law of Attraction. Can you explain what this is and if Catholics can become involved in it?”
Nine Ways to Spot Non-Christian Healing Techniques
LV writes: “I’m so tired of trying to figure out if an alternative is related to the New Age or not. Are there any guidelines Christians can use to help them discern what’s okay and what isn’t from a spiritual perspective?”
Are Somatic Exercises Okay?
TV asks: “Just need a quick yes or no. Have been following your new age practices series. Was doing “Catholic” yoga. . . stopped that, got cleansed, but how about Somatic Exercises? They do have a “cat stretch” routine that doesn’t resemble yoga at all that I can see. But want to know before I start. I need something slow and gentle for health reasons.”
Cuban “Healer” Uses Machete to Treat Patients
A spiritual “healer” from Cuba, who claims he started healing 30 years ago after being visited by a spirit, treats as many as 150 patients a day and performs surgery with a machete – and no anesthesia.
Satan: The Ultimate Spin Doctor
Satan’s tactics haven’t changed much over the centuries, probably because they don’t have to. If we fall for the same tricks over and over again, why fix what’s not broken?
Catholics and Ayurvedic Massage
ST writes: “What is an ayurvedic massage and it is okay for a Catholic to get one?”
Ayurvedic Medicine: Risks Outweigh the Benefits
Anonymous: “My brother-in-law has offered to pay all expenses for me to see an Ayurvedic Practitioner that he sees for treatment in New Jersey. I have seen one before here in my state. My viewpoint is that despite how ill I am, it would be putting my faith into Eastern Medicine, instead of in Jesus Christ, for my healing. Am I correct in my view? Would you explain further, and why it would be unwise to seek healing from this type of Practitioner?”
Can Catholics Use Crystals for Healing?
AK wrote about being given a crystal by a friend who said she should use it to find “clarity, atonement, and peace.” Certain that the object was given to her out of love and kindness, she now asks what she should do with it. “Do I just look at it as a pretty geode? Do I return it? I’m not interested in giving my friends the impression that I promote or believe in the power of crystals.”
