NM writes: “Do you have any information about the Lime Hack? Feels New Age in nature.”
Tag Archives: Superstition
Kimbaleh Necklaces are New Age
CSH writes: “I was just going through my closets cleaning house and came across a necklace called a Kimbaleh, that I wore years ago. I actually enjoyed wearing it and liked the sound of the windchime. Becoming more aware at my older age of the new age movement, I am wondering if this is an item that I should not have in my possesion and need to throw in the trash? I didn’t find much about them on the internet but what I did see has made me concerned.”
Can St. Agnes Find You a Husband?
KV writes: “Recently a fellow Catholic told me about a ritual on the Eve of St. Agnes – fast all day and then at night the fasting woman will dream of her future husband. This sounds strange and superstitious to me. I could not find information on this from a credible Catholic source. Have you heard anything about this?”
Today’s Charm Bracelet Has a Superstitious Past
CS writes: “My wife’s mother recently passed away after a long terrible bout with MS. Prior to her being debilitated with this disease, my wife tells me that she was into new age type beliefs. . .
Is Feng Shui Compatible with Christianity?
JK asks: “Is Feng Shui compatible with Christianity? Isn’t it just about locating furniture and using wall colors that create the right vibe in a room?”
Meghan Markle Flashes Expensive Amulets During US Visit
A Hamsa Hand charm with an evil eye.
During her recent visit to the U.S., Meghan Markle was seen sporting an amulet known as a Hamsa Hand, a good luck charm that allegedly conveys protection and good luck on the wearer.
Can Catholics Have Statues of Buddha in Their Home?
GM writes: “My mother and I got into a discussion about idolatry a few weeks ago. She seems to think that having pagan artwork in the home isn’t idolatry, and I can’t help but feel like it is, although the extent of it is a rendering of a buddha by my sister, and a couple buddha statues in opposite alcoves in our entryway. What is Church teaching regarding this?”
What’s Wrong with the Prayer of Jabez?
I was at a conference recently and one of the attendees said she kept the prayer of Jabez affixed to her bathroom mirror and wanted to know if this prayer is okay.
Is it Superstitious to Bury a Statue of St. Joseph?
LR writes: “I heard that burying a statue of St. Joseph upside down in yard to sell a house is superstitious. What about putting St. Benedict medals in corners of a home for protection and blessing. Is this superstitious?”
Ghost Tour Company Sells Creepy Doll to Children
SO writes: “I saw this doll advertised on a local channel. The webpage for it is scary. The ‘Warning’” are unsettling. Are they just scary fun? Or should we avoid bringing this into the house?”
