HL writes: “A parishioner at our parish has been noticing rice being scattered at our shrine of the Holy Innocents, in front of the statue of our patron saint, and on the hand rail leading to the rectory. I’m wondering if there’s any foul play involving occultic practices. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.”
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The Shinto Elements in the Popular Beyblades Game
JS writes: “My son recently was given “BeyBlades” for his birthday. They are quite popular and based on the Cartoon Network show BeyBlades. There are different symbols on each of the beyblades and I was wondering if this toy and show are tied to the occult.”
Japanese Crises Spark Religious Awakening
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A missionary priest working in the crisis-ravaged country of Japan says the combination of earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disasters has turned people away from materialism and the pursuit of profit to prayer and a return to spiritual values.