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Episode #97- April 10, 2024: Snake Oil: ...

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#97: Snake Oil: Manifestation and Mindfulness

Slippery Cultural Myths Masquerading as Truth

Today, we are joined again by Father Christopher Brashears from the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Fr. Brashears is a parish priest, canon lawyer, and member of the Archdiocesan Tribunal. In this episode, we discuss cultural myths such as manifestation, mindfulness, and other New Age philosophies and the harmful effects they have on the soul. 

 

Recommended Reading: 

 

The Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis https://a.co/d/4VYLnlx

 

The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila https://tanbooks.com?rfsn=7123077.dfb511

 

Is Centering Prayer Catholic? By Connie Rossini https://a.co/d/8pC6o7X

 

https://www.catholic.com/qa/mindfulness-meditation-and-the-church?fbclid=IwAR1VcjS_c57t5Sgu9BGw-vncMn0NzKVPgTVYYnF4Q3Y90YjVqIXENFXYwR0

 

https://contemplativehomeschool.com/2017/10/28/is-mindfulness-catholic/?fbclid=IwAR1VcjS_c57t5Sgu9BGw-vncMn0NzKVPgTVYYnF4Q3Y90YjVqIXENFXYwR0

 

 

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