


No Gods Before Me: Leaving Merton Behind
Rob Marco gives an inspiring account of how he came to reject the tainted waters of Buddhist practices mixed with Catholic beliefs.

Contrast and Compare: Contemplation and its Counterfeit
David Torkington expounds on the difference between authentic Christian contemplation and its counterfeits.

How Can Buddhist Meditation Practices Harm the Faithful?
Connie Rossini takes a close look at why Buddhist practices are incompatible with authentic Christian prayer.

Spain’s Bishops: Only God Can Quench Our Thirst
Connie Rossini introduces a series exploring in-depth a new document from the Spanish Bishops.

Catholicism and Mindfulness: Compatible Practices or Contrary Spiritualities?
What is the truth about mindfulness? Can a Catholic engage in this increasingly popular practice?

Praise for A Catholic Guide to Mindfulness
The work of author Susan Brinkmann to inform faithful Catholics about mindfulness has received an enthusiastic endorsement from a spiritual leader at EWTN. Mindfulness is

Dangerous Mindfulness
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson interview Susan Brinkmann on her book “A Catholic Guide to Mindfulness” and the dangerousness of this popular practice.

An Exorcist and a Journalist Explore Eastern Meditation and Mindfulness
Patti Maguire Armstrong on examines mindfulness from viewpoint of an exorcist and Susan Brinkmann’s new book “A Catholic Guide to Mindfulness”.

Mindfulness and Catholic Mystical Tradition (Video)
Is mindfulness a helpful practice and should a Catholic participate in in it? In this video Dan Burke compares mindfulness to Catholic mystical tradition and reveals the best way for Catholics to understand this practice and the path they should take as they seek to deepen their faith and be more present to God and those whom He has placed in their care.