Archbishop Thomas Wenski of the Archdiocese of Miami is warning the faithful not to fall into the trap of New Age “spirituality” which demands no more faith than going to the movies and is little more than “self-absorbed seeking after self-fulfillment.”
Category Archives: Miscellaneous
The Blog will return on January 3. Have a blessed Christmas and Happy New Year!
Abortion Doulas
Last winter I posted a blog about doulas, women who provide non-medical assistance to a mother during and after childbirth. I found no evidence that doulas were connected with the New Age; however, I just came across an article announcing a new “branch” of doula service being offered to women who have chosen to abort their babies.
The Blog will return on Nov. 15
Dr. Emoto and Water Awareness
Here’s another great question from TA, this one on water awareness.
iWater and Intelligent Water
Welcome to the world of water quackery! Until I started researching this question from TA, I had no idea that there are so many kinds of new fangled waters out there that claim to do everything from cure Alzheimer’s Disease to enhance your red blood cells – and all of it is complete bunk.
On Feast of All Saints/Souls, Archbishop Comments on Emptiness of New Age movement
I want to share this news story with our New Age blog friends. It contains a teaching from Archbishop Dolan on the Communion of saints and why this means Catholics have been enjoying “harmony with the universe” much longer – and in a much more authentic way – than New Agers who are always carping about wanting to be “one with the universe.”
Amber Teething Necklaces
JB writes: “My grand-daughter is wearing an necklace made of amber crystals (maybe synthetic – who knows?). This is purported to be an old European cure for teething, and the fever/irritability that go along with same. My research says that the amber lies against the skin, soaks into the skin, and somehow alters body acidity. I feel this is a New Age amulet, but can’t really prove it. All reports on the Net say it works wonderfully.”
Former Monk Sues Traditionalist Fringe Group
The false prophets of the New Age come in all shapes and sizes. Here is a breaking news report on a traditionalist fringe group that is involved in a messy legal battle with a former monk who left after learning their monastery has no affiliation with the Catholic Church.
The Karate Kid
MJP writes: “I have found from Dads.org there are some references to eastern mysticism in the film ‘Karate Kid’. If there is no danger I would like to take my children to the movie. What is your opinion ? Thank you.”
