MH writes: “I have a very good friend that absolutely adores Joyce Myers. Am I right to say she’s another prosperity gospel teacher? I’ve heard some of her talks before, and the only thing I can discern, is that as a Protestant, she interprets Scripture differently from us Catholics, which I know is to be expected. She speaks on topics that one could easily relate to; such as, how it’s wrong to talk about others behind their back. Is it okay to listen to her, if I remember that her interpretation of scripture is wrong? Or is there more I should know so as to not listen to her?”
Author Archives: Susan Brinkmann
Asyra Machines Can’t Diagnose Anything
KC writes: “I was just seen by a naturopath at a holistic store and she used the Asyra machine. She told me that this machine was approved by the FDA in detecting illnesses. She said that this machine has been used since the 1970’s and is recognized by licensed doctors in Europe. Is this information correct? Finding many conflicting reports online.”
New Catholic Exorcism App for Priests & Laity
Msgr. Stephen Rosetti, a leading exorcist/psychologist, has unveiled a free Catholic exorcism app that provides powerful deliverance prayers for both priests and the laity.
Facing This Election Day With Faith
The faithful are facing this election day with a great deal of apprehension and angst. What if the nation elects leaders who do not represent our views about life and death matters such as abortion, COVID-19, law and order, economic security, religious freedom? How do we face the outcome of this day – whatever that might be?
“Day of the Dead” Barbie Sparks Backlash
U.S. toymaker, Mattel, is being accused of cultural appropriation after it launched a new “Day of the Dead” Barbie doll that represents one of Mexico’s most cherished traditions – the annual celebration of the Day of the Dead.
Family Constellation Therapy
KMK asks: “Are you familar with this type of therapy? My brother’s girlfriend has her doctorate in Psychology and she admits she is New Age in her thinking. She is very involved in being trained in this method and now my brother is going to attend a weekend conference on Constellation Therapy with her. What can you tell me about it?”
Enneagram: What’s your number?
The enneagram, one of the hottest New Age gimmicks, is a personality-typing system often used in spiritual direction and for self-knowledge. People use it to identify their character type, then take steps to improve their personality, spiritual life, etc. But is this a good idea?
Angels All Around Us is Biblically Sound Book!
SMB asks: “What can you tell me about the new book on angels – Angels All Around Us? Is this another one of those New Age books on angels?”
Why Can’t Yoga Just Be an Exercise?
MB asks: “While it’s true that most yoga positions are designed to be positions of worship to Hindu gods, I find it hard to believe that there’s any danger in practicing them when it’s just being done as an exercise.”
Help! Yoga & Mindfulness Are in My Child’s School
We continue to receive questions from concerned parents of both public and parochial school children whose schools are introducing yoga and mindfulness into the curriculum in some way. What can they do to counter this worrying trend?
