PM writes: “My children attend a Catholic Primary school in Australia. They tell me they do meditation at school and use the word ‘Maranatha.’ Is this in line with Catholic teaching? Should I exclude them from these sessions. I just read a blog of yours about centering prayer, (John Main). This seems to be exactly what they do, empty their minds and repeat the word ‘Maranatha’. What do you think?”
Category Archives: New Age
Are you an Indigo Child?
MM asks: “Is there any truth to the idea that some of us are “indigo children” who are born with special supernatural qualities? Some friends of mine are buying into this about their child, who has ADHD, and it just sounds so New Age to me.”
What is Luciferianism?
RK asks: “I have been hearing a lot about Luciferianism lately. How is this different from Satanism?”
Catholic School Promotes Belief in Fairies
MR writes: “Our kindergarten son’s music teacher plays a rap song where the boys are told to “hiss like a snake” and a song about fairies also. Our son refuses to participate in either song. He raised his hand and said that there are no such things as ‘fairies’ to which the class, the kindergarten teacher and the music teacher all agreed that there were fairies…Since then he has been teased and excluded and it’s making him sad and angry. Do you have any info on fairies in the new age realm that we could pass on to the teachers about why we should not be chastised for NOT teaching our child about fairies?”
What’s Your Spirituality Quotient (SQ)?
A new book claims that if you’re not asking fairies for help, gazing at the sky to regain your peace, saging your house and throwing the windows open twice a day, your Spirituality Quotient (SQ) is probably very low!
What does the Church Teach About Numerology?
AC asks: “What does the church teach about numerology?”
But the Long Island Medium is Catholic!
JP writes: “Teresa of Long Island says she is Roman Catholic and displays Our Lady in her front yard. She seems sincere and is generous with her ‘gift’. Her readings do comfort people in their grief. Please share your views.”
Surge in Use of Intuitive Counselors
A growing acceptance of alternative treatments is leading more and more people in need of mental health care to seek out psychologists and counselors with psychic abilities who claim their “gifts” enhance their ability to help people.
Target’s Disastrous Deal with the Devil
After linking itself to a British designer known for his Satan-inspired clothing line for their LGBTQ+ Pride Month celebration, Target stock has already dropped nearly 2 percent and consumer backlash is just getting started.
What’s Wrong With Transcendental Meditation?
MB asks: “I saw an advertisement for transcendental meditation in a church bulletin. What is it and is it acceptable by the Catholic Church?”
