KH writes: “I have a friend who is a non church-going Lutheran. Her kids that are living at home, are ages 18, 20, 21. Over the past few years they had talked of seeing shadows, noises etc. My friend and I just thought it was their imagination. But recently in the past year, her boys have said a door that is hard to close in basement has slammed several times, the 21 year old boy has heard voices, and was afraid of schizophrenia. . . .
Author Archives: Susan Brinkmann
Don’t Settle for Meditation Gimmicks!
LC writes: “I was a little disappointed to learn that eastern meditation is not recommended for Christians. I felt that the last one I did by Deepak Chopra led me to the Daniel fast which ultimately changed my life. I started this meditation challenge also by Deepak Chopra and instead of saying the Hindu mantra, I meditate on the actual phrase. For example “I am a radiant and spiritual being.” Is that such a bad thing if I also incorporate prayer in my life and keep Christianity first?”
Women Spend Thousands on Rage Rituals
Instead of learning how to overcome the inevitable hurts and sorrows of life in a healthy way, women are being encouraged to indulge their inner rage by attending screaming ceremonies where they beat the ground with sticks and shriek at the top of their lungs.
Beatification of Flight Attendant Takes Another Step Forward
Helena Kmiec (1991-2017) (Photos courtesy of the Helena Kmiec Foundation)
The beatification cause for Helena Kmiec, a former flight attendant from Poland who was stabbed to death at the age of 25, was sworn in on May 10 at a ceremony in the Bishop’s Palace in Krakow, Poland. Read the rest…
Media Ignores Sharp Decline in Clergy Sex Abuse Cases
A new report detailing the dramatic decline in credible clergy sex abuse cases in 2023 has been largely ignored by the mainstream media.
Stay Away from Sozo Prayer!
AL writes: “What is Sozo prayer and is it okay for Catholics to use it?”
New Agers Believe All is One, Not Catholics
KI asks: “Where does the idea of ‘all is one’ come from? What does it mean? I don’t believe it could possibly be compatible with Catholic teaching.”
Sleep Paralysis is Real, Not New Age
KW asks: “Is there any connection between the new age and something called sleep paralysis, where apparently you are sleeping but feel you are awake but can’t move any part of your body? Sometimes you feel you are in danger or that something is standing next to you that frightens you.”
Be Wary of the King Institute and TKM®!
CR writes: “I was at an introductory workshop (free) teaching a few TKM® procedures. It seems a little new age to me, but it is also based on research and espoused by a Christian institute. Do you know anything about it?”
Why Christians Should Avoid the “Lime Hack”
NM writes: “Do you have any information about the Lime Hack? Feels New Age in nature.”
