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Red BallEnneagram: Excerpt from The New Age,
A Christian Critique
by Ralph Rath
As a tool for spiritual direction, it seems to me most deficient, even dangerous. The enneagram is really built on a theology (?)–perhaps ideology–of self-renewal and self-regeneration that is a far cry from (perhaps contradiction of) the Gospel teaching: 'Amen, amen, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit' (John 12:24)....

Red BallSatanic Rites in the Church's Judgement
by Bishop Angelo Scola
The legacy of the modern age, which has seen, if not the defeat, at least a drastic reduction in the claims of rationalism, presents us with an unexpected explosion of the sacred. Secularization had been proclaimed as the reduction of Christian thought to "worldly", "nonreligious" terms. Today, however, the most varied forms of the sacred are springing up, which could be defined as naturalistic, inasmuch as they find answers to the religious sense in an understanding of nature (of the universe and of man) which, almost in the manner of the pre-Christian era, is once again regarded as something divine in itself (theta physic). Gods and demons populate the universe of this new irrational polytheism, paradoxically cultivated by the extraordinary tools offered by science and technology.

Red BallShould Christian's Participate in Halloween?
by John-Paul Ignatius, O.L.S.M.
This does not mean we cannot have parties. We can. But when parties lead us to unchristian behavior, to mimic demons and criminals and ghouls–a Culture of Death–instead of Christ and a Culture of Life, then we have stepped over the line.

Red BallThe Ouija Board: Is It Really Just a Game?
by Terry Ann Modica
If you’ve dabbled in any form of the occult, even briefly, you’ve given demons an opportunity to interfere in your life. They want to prevent you from receiving the best that God has to give you. Here’s how to overcome them and open yourself to the Holy Spirit’s power

Red BallHow POKEMON and Magic Cards Affect the Minds and Values of Children
by Berit Kjos
The Pokemon mania supports a financial conglomerate that knows how to feed the frenzy. The television series is free, but it drives the multi-billion dollar business. It also inspires the obsessive new games that disrupt schools and families by giving the children: (1) seductive vision: to become Pokemon masters; (2) a tempting promise: supernatural power; (3) a new objective: keep collecting Pokemon; and (4) an urgent command: "gotta catch them all"

Red BallIs Harry Potter Good for our Kids?
the July/August issue of St. Joseph's Covenant Keepers explores the issue of Harry Potter and tells why Christians should be on guard.

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Red BallAn anthropological view of Satanism
by Andrea Porcarelli
our anthropological view of Satanism has the intention of dealing with two distinct problems, which are closely connected and can throw light on each other. On the one hand, we will present some elements which can help to identify the image of man that emerges from the context of satanic teaching, and on the other hand, we will describe some of the subjective motives of those who approach the world of Satanism

Red BallSatanism: More and More
Widespread Among Catholics
Stefania Falasca & Stefano Gasseri
An article on the rise of Satanism among Catholics in Italy

Red BallThree Secret Strategies of Satan to Destroy our Children, our Families, our Culture, and our Church
by John-Paul Ignatius, O.L.S.M.
Satan has a secret. It is the secret about his three primary strategies to destroy us. If Satan can convince our culture to adopt the philosophy precipitated by these secret strategies he can brainwash our children, disrupt our families, manipulate our culture, and bring apostasy within the Church.

Red BallAstrology: Help, Hoax, or Harm?
by Hugh Ross, Ph.D.
To unravel any possible confusion over what astrology is, I would like to begin by establishing what it is not. First, astrology is not science, though a number of its adherents claim it to be. Second, astrology cannot be considered a harmless pastime.

Red BallYou Can Trust Me, I'm a Psychic
By Mark P. Shea
You can't turn on the TV these days without being acosted by an infomercial for the latest scam: psychic hotlines. New ones spring up practically every day, and this fast growing fad is grabbing a lot more than foolish peoples cash–souls are at stake. Have you ever wondered why these 900# scams are so effective in duping so many? Here's a look at the silliness and, how catholics can respond to those who swear by their psychics.

Red BallDowsing: Divine Gift, Human Ability,
or Occult Power?
by John Weldon
Dowsing itself is a broad category encompassing many different forms, one of which is dowsing for water. It is the thesis of this article that all forms of dowsing are ancient pagan practices that are really forms of divination.

Red BallOccult Art, Occultism
The Catholic Encyclopedia
Under this general term are included various practices to which special articles of the Encyclopedia are devoted: Animism; Astrology; Divination; Fetishism. . The present article deals with the form of Occultism known as "Magic"

Red BallSpiritual Warfare:
The Occult Has Demonic Influence
Most Rev. Montrose
A Pastoral Letter by Most Rev. Donald W. Montrose, Bishop of Stockton, CA warning Christians of the different occult practices that are prevalent today.

Red BallKeys to Understanding Growth of Esoteric Cults
ZENIT
article on an address in Mexico by Cardinal Dario Castrillon Hoyos, on the growth of esoteric cults and occult sciences being experienced by Western culture.

Red BallHalloween? Catholics celebrating Halloween?
Kolbe Academy
Halloween has become in many ways a truly evil festival, with satanists using it as the high point of their year. The wearing of costumes has often become vulgar, revolting, or outright menacing; some people are imitating evil rather than mocking it. Even so, the true Catholic understanding of Halloween celebrates the coming total victory of the saints over the evil forces which, although they are so evident in our world today, have been by the Cross of Christ thoroughly and finally defeated.

Red BallPhenomenon of satanism in contemporary society
by Giuseppe Ferrari
Focusing our attention on a general type of definition, we can say that we speak of satanism when we refer to people, groups or movements which, whether they are isolated or more or less structured and organized, practice in some form the cult (e.g.: adoration, veneration, evocation) of that entity indicated in the Bible by the name of demon, devil, or Satan. Such an entity is generally understood by the satanists as a being or metaphysical force, or a mysterious, innate element of a human being, or an unknown natural energy that is evoked by diverse proper names (e.g., Lucifer) through the use of certain ritual practices

Red BallSatanic rites in the Church's judgement
by Bishop Angelo Scola
The legacy of the modern age, which has seen, if not the defeat, at least a drastic reduction in the claims of rationalism, presents us with an unexpected explosion of the sacred. Secularization had been proclaimed as the reduction of Christian thought to "worldly", "nonreligious" terms. Today, however, the most varied forms of the sacred are springing up, which could be defined as naturalistic, inasmuch as they find answers to the religious sense in an understanding of nature (of the universe and of man) which, almost in the manner of the pre-Christian era, is once again regarded as something divine in itself (theta physic). Gods and demons populate the universe of this new irrational polytheism, paradoxically cultivated by the extraordinary tools offered by science and technology.

Red BallDemonology
Catholic Encyclopedia

Church Documents

Red BallInde Ab Aliquot Annis
Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
On The Current Norms Governing Exorcisms
September 29, 1984
For several years, in certain areas of the Church, assemblies formed to pray for liberation from the influence of demons (though they do not perform exorcisms as such) have been increasing in number. These assemblies are often led by members of the laity, even when there is a priest present. Since the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has been asked what is the proper attitude towards these activites, this Dicastery deems it necessary to make known to all Ordinaries the response which follows

Red BallInstruction on Prayers for Healing
Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
September 14, 2000

Red BallPrefect for Divine Worship
on the New Rite of Exorcism
Cardinal Jorge Medina, prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, presented the New Rite for Exorcisms of the Roman Ritual in the Vatican Press Hall
January 26, 1999

Red BallConfronting the Devil's Power
Pope Paul VI
General Audience
raises a series of questions concerning the problem of evil in the world: What of the things that don't work properly in our lives? What of suffering and death, cruelty and sin? Isn't the presence of evil in the world an unexplainable mystery? The Christian answer to these questions involves an active force-a living, spiritual, perverted being, the Devil.
November 15, 1972

Updated: December 16, 2000