tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post1928213786668344437..comments2024-03-27T11:27:31.790-05:00Comments on A Catholic Life: Father Jeremy Davies: Avoid Yoga, Massage Therapy, and HoroscopesMatthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07929374709032473716noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-896193435417289482022-07-17T22:49:02.595-05:002022-07-17T22:49:02.595-05:00I used to be a student massage therapist, I was ab...I used to be a student massage therapist, I was able to finish the 1st year, but few years back I was contemplating if I will finish to my second year since I return to my Catholic faith, with regards to massage, laying hands especially to a naked vulnerable client on a table, whether we are both strangers and I only saw the clients body as a subject, the touch, the sensation, is still there, vice versa, man or woman, can be stimulated by touch anatomically,. Touching somebodys body, with no malice, there is still sensations especially to the subject. While learning in school, there is a.Subject ethics, wherein there is a tranference, it is the exchange f energy,emotion between two people, and while touching them the therapist is also vulnerable to the receiving end of the energy/emotion. After giving a massage, While doing my clinical training, I feel so tired, heavy,exhausted, i dont know, esp when I one time massaged a client with diagnosed depression. and also you can feel the transfer ,and can be transferred to the next person, then subconsciously, receivig a massage feels good. physically ,pains were alliviated.I thank the Lord He broke my shoulder twice. submerged in sin , confessed and repent. subconsciously its like you are also sinning touching somebody naked person. its like a temptation. Now I had made my decision after fully submitting t Jesus not to go to Massage again,unless I have a personal relationship/husband who can massage me. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-82630215633402470572014-11-15T10:37:31.198-06:002014-11-15T10:37:31.198-06:00Father Amorth is right about Masons being in the V...Father Amorth is right about Masons being in the Vatican and about Russia never being consecrated in accordance with the wishes of our LadyMatthewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07929374709032473716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-33130327884657432442014-11-15T09:25:25.848-06:002014-11-15T09:25:25.848-06:00Another interesting person is Father Joseph Pereir...Another interesting person is Father Joseph Pereira from India, he uses Yoga to work with HIV positive and chemically addicted persons: http://www.kripafoundation.org/ . He indeed worked with Mother Teresa. So it is good to consider all angles.Jif Frommerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05055971632403865140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-47185957520018449942014-11-15T09:22:52.879-06:002014-11-15T09:22:52.879-06:00Respectfully, Father Amorth also asserts Russia wa...Respectfully, Father Amorth also asserts Russia was not Consecrated properly and that a Vatican Police Officer was involved in the abduction of Emanuela Orlandi. Father Amorth also claims the Masons are inside the Vatican. Look all of that up please if one doesn't believe it.Jif Frommerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05055971632403865140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-67020763111317626722014-10-29T01:22:29.044-05:002014-10-29T01:22:29.044-05:00I really enjoy simply reading all of your weblogs....I really enjoy simply reading all of your weblogs. Simply wanted to inform you that you have people like me who appreciate your work. Definitely a great post. Hats off to you! The information that you have provided is very helpful.Shahriar Khanhttp://healthylivingmagazine.ca/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-48958736349325425712014-10-22T02:57:49.199-05:002014-10-22T02:57:49.199-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Healthy Living Magazine | Recipes,Nutrition,Fitness tipshttp://healthylivingmagazine.ca/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-78558094039466812192014-10-22T01:55:49.574-05:002014-10-22T01:55:49.574-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Shahriar Khanhttp://seanhaber.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-32161338684887337652012-06-30T07:01:52.879-05:002012-06-30T07:01:52.879-05:00I think that massage is ok and generally beneficia...I think that massage is ok and generally beneficial as long as that person isnt mixed up in New Age practises. I personally would only accept a massage from someone I knew and trusted and knew was an avowed (not nominal) Christian. For example if they are Reiki practitioners as well as masseurs that is definitely someone you dont want to receive a massage from, because they have been Reiki "attuned" and will be radiating demonic false healing energy into your being which may cause problems for you later on. If you stay close to Christ and to the sacraments you will generally be guided by the Holy Spirit over such matters of discernment as this. Massage is an intimate thing and for that reason I wouldnt want just anyone coming into my personal space and manipulating I dont know what... Reflexology I believe is ok as its a scientific fact that stimulating certain nerves in the feet, hands and zones of the body can bring release and healing in the internal organs of the body. Not only that but the feet are SO important. They carry the whole weight of the body and can get really worn out if you dont look after them. Some of these practises may have come from Eastern medicine but I dont believe that makes them demonic in themselves. As long as you arent praying to some god or demonic spirit guide as is the case in Reiki and some people who use crystals for amplifying energy - because of the property of crystals people can project thought forms into them. For all my health needs I see a Christian naturopath and I believe this to be the most enlightened approach to health I have so far found that does not conflict with my Christian faith. I have been to Harley street before and found the experience to be profoundly un-spiritual. Western medicine is largely based upon symptom suppression and not so much on treating the underlying cause or disturbance of the ailment(s) which can frequently be emotional or spiritual in cause. I find that complete healing can be achieved only when the health of the whole individual or being - taking into account the emotional, mental, spiritual as well as physiological aspects of the person are taken into account. The cold and clinical approach of many mainstream or NHS doctors who are under pressure and have targets to reach or are given financial incentives for recommending certain pharmaceutical medicines is profoundly unhelpful in the overall cultivation of a healthy healing space based on trust and a compassionate "bedside manner" between healer and healee. I think that is part of the reason why a lot of people have increasingly been turning to alternative forms of healing.. because they at least offer that more intimate space between practitioner and patient that is all too often lacking in western healthcare. Most doctors look at patients in a cold, one-dimensional way. Physical structures that need to be "fixed". Very little is taken into account about the holistic picture of the individual and this is where I believe our medical system to be seriously lacking and thus is essentially compromised.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-75883032110205038992012-06-30T06:32:22.327-05:002012-06-30T06:32:22.327-05:00Fr Jeremy Davies is right to be cautious about the...Fr Jeremy Davies is right to be cautious about the use of alternative modalities that promote feelings of peace and well-being (that may not be based upon the peace of Christ). The devil knows how to give people a sense of "false peace" and can even perform miracles of healing which are usually temporary and normally lead to a can of worms being opened up later down the line. You shall know something by the fruits. If that person has the fruits of the Holy Spirit - peace, love, joy, meekness, humility, patience, etc then it probably is of God. As a former Reiki master myself who ended up getting demonically possessed and having received a deliverance healing IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST, I know too well about the dangers of curiosity in astrology, numerology, crystals, channelling and all other New Age beliefs *which are a rehashing of old pagan and Gnostic heretical spiritual belief systems*. Whilst Jeremy Davies' views may appear hard-line to some, they are nevertheless based upon his particular real and concrete experiences. The Catholic Union of Bishops in US did a study and declared that Reiki was incompatible with Christianity, even though Reiki itself professes "to not be incompatible with other belief systems or was even revealed to someone who had a background in Christianity and Buddhism". The danger is that with these alternative modalities, they can be a stepping stone into a fascination with other things that can lead directly to demonic possession, and can lead to a dangerous kind of "sinsuality" as with what happened to me. I used to practise hatha yoga too in the past and the positions and the breathing I do believe can invite the presence of demonic spirits. Some people who have gotten into the more extreme forms have indeed ended up having complete metal breakdowns, although the watered down forms offered in exercise classes throughout the West are comparatively tame, but nonetheless are dangerous in so much as they can create that opening or fascination with the occult or Eastern forms of spirituality. I was fascinated with the whole alternative thing once upon a time, and look where it led me! But Jesus LOVED me all along and knew I was going down a false path which He allowed for so long before He saved me and now I have this testimony to share with others. That's why God allows these things to happen. So we learn, so we get to know Him and to truly appreciate the faith we have. I also practised Buddhism for three years but it did not answer all my questions. So I am in no doubt that Christ is the ONLY true way to God. As for Islam, you shall know something by the fruits. I have no greater desire than for our Muslim brothers and sisters throughout the world to come to know who JC is. As for Hinduism, again, that can lead to demonic possession as these are pantheist belief systems woshipping fallen angels posing as gods (false Gods). Again, another flawed system. Does that mean all those people throughout the world are going to hell for having false beliefs ? I dont believe so. How could a merciful all-seeing God if those people never knew they had the choice ?? As you see there are many people throughout the world in different faiths that arent bad people and probably have some knowledge of who God is through nature, through the beauty of creation. God is a mystery, I dont pretend to understand the judgements He makes. What I do know is that Christ is the Way the Truth and the Life. All other ways are false and not all religions are created equal. Narrow is the door that leads to peace. Wide is the way that leads to perdition.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-38919253759140193702012-01-09T13:14:01.381-06:002012-01-09T13:14:01.381-06:00Pl remember- Christian meditation is different fro...Pl remember- Christian meditation is different from yogic meditation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-90280561689142812342011-11-08T05:47:57.639-06:002011-11-08T05:47:57.639-06:00Hello, I have been a massage therapist for 12 year...Hello, I have been a massage therapist for 12 years and practice a type of raja yoga meditation for 11 years. I also was raised in the Catholic faith and attended Catholic schools. In my meditation center in Ohio we have a Catholic nun, a Ursuline sister who has been doing the yoga meditation for longer than I have and is now a teacher of the system. She is very sweet and kind and holy and does not appear to be possessed:) As for massage therapy, it is a therapy very similar to physical therapy in an orthopedic office. We are reffered patients who need help with recovering from injuries due to accidents and falls or too much golfing. If your doctor told you to see a spine specialist, would you tell him or her you are afraid to go because you might become possessed by demons? As for the reiki, I always ask if people want the treatment before hand and if they say no, I respect it fully. I will never understand people who profess to have such faith in God but are so filled with fear. God will protect you, right? Oh yeah, and how can this priest forget that Jesus meditated! Yoga was invented by yogis who spent so many hours in meditation that their bodies felt cramped. So they invented a way to stretch and move the body without breaking their meditation. That is why it has some meditative properties. FYI:)Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-33581543534561116162011-09-23T11:06:32.151-05:002011-09-23T11:06:32.151-05:00I found this blog while searching for answers abou...I found this blog while searching for answers about energy work. I have been a Catholic for 11 years. Four years ago I finished school for massage therapy. They taught us Reiki in school. I havent' done much with it since school-just have info in a notebook. I have recently switched where I practice massage. I have encountered a few massage therapists there who talk a lot of bad energy and especially how it seems to be around with me. It's a long story and I'm trying to keep it short. I feel like all of their talk is against my faith. I have emailed our priest to talk about it. In the meantime, I'm searching the net for little answers. I think I'm a good massage therapist but I don't claim to be a healer, I just assist in the healing. Being around these women, and a lot of other massage therapists, I feel like maybe this field of work crosses borders that I'm not comfortable with. Should I stop doing this work? I could use a lot of counseling in this matter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-9678476548544770722011-05-15T02:23:37.361-05:002011-05-15T02:23:37.361-05:00Nelson: I have been praying to Jesus to show me / ...Nelson: I have been praying to Jesus to show me / tell me if Yoga was right for a christian. I finally have got to know the truth. The truth is in Jesus. For he said he is the truth and he gives us his peace. Practice his word and we will find that peace. We don't need Yoga or any meditation to experience this. For christ has given this to us already. All we need to do is surrender our lives to him and let him control it. His grace is sufficient for us.Nelsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-6599491074975416632011-02-06T11:19:13.624-06:002011-02-06T11:19:13.624-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-55926164193278200282011-02-05T12:33:23.350-06:002011-02-05T12:33:23.350-06:00I am a cradle Catholic and I have been practicing ...I am a cradle Catholic and I have been practicing Yoga for more than 15 years. My first reaction was disbelief, but then I read on. This post has caused me to stop, listen, and think. The Holy Spirit guides us through many means, priests being one of them. When I read the May 26, 2008 comments by Seminarian Matthew, some truths were revealed. He also gives many references to check. I am going to look into these references, examine my practices, and hopefully use this insight to grow in my faith and relationship with God. If your first reaction was anger, then this may already be posing a problem in your life. I pray that we all can benefit from this communication and discussion. May God Bless you all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-47668433713895284932011-02-05T11:51:45.422-06:002011-02-05T11:51:45.422-06:00So how does getting a massage put one at risk? I ...So how does getting a massage put one at risk? I occasionally get massages because I have chronic back and neck pain. I understand and agree on what he's saying about yoga, reiki, and horoscopes, and I would never do any of those 3 things, but massage therapy? I fail to see where that is risky, unless the therapist is doing some type of voodoo mind games on you while you're getting massaged.Malorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01269758175509051598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-26284517911564413212011-02-05T11:06:07.888-06:002011-02-05T11:06:07.888-06:00rubbishrubbishAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-50853577978145153272010-12-02T04:52:47.417-06:002010-12-02T04:52:47.417-06:00The Eucharist is the heart of everything !!! If on...The Eucharist is the heart of everything !!! If one is deeply routed in Catholic faith live your life and all burdens on Jesus. We dont need new-age movements like 'Yoga" to enlighten us. Just say : Jesus I trust in You .<br /><br />Baylon Sequeira VazBaylon Sequeira Vaznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-92196453730256001022010-12-02T02:24:22.370-06:002010-12-02T02:24:22.370-06:00Jeremy is an expert in demonology. Listen to him!!...Jeremy is an expert in demonology. Listen to him!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-32236322810989415782010-12-02T02:06:29.840-06:002010-12-02T02:06:29.840-06:00What this priest is saying is Absolutely true . An...What this priest is saying is Absolutely true . Anyone who denies it, simply has no experience with the subject matter. <br /><br />I know someone in the deliverance ministry, who has had many experiences with people who are afflicted by demons. <br /><br />She says exactly the same as what fr davies is saying, and you'll find pentecostals and catholc charismatics with the same information.<br /><br />there are many books on the subject and if you do some research, you'll find many many people who can testify to this truth. (actually being delivered from demonic influence which came about as a result of new age or occult practices.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-33499122622096504962010-09-18T18:10:07.775-05:002010-09-18T18:10:07.775-05:00it is hard for some of us to understand these reso...it is hard for some of us to understand these resons but u have to believe and understand that the ones that dont listen about yoga and get offended over this that u have already let the evil one in god bless all of uAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-6995088460080317632010-08-23T08:51:42.909-05:002010-08-23T08:51:42.909-05:00I am a Christian 32 years now I was interested in...I am a Christian 32 years now I was interested in Yoga a few years after I accepted Christ so brought a book on Yoga home from the library I had to go away that weekend and left the Yoga book with my wife that night she heard the words Om,om,om, over and over and she had to pray as it frightened her so it went back to library unread. <br /> To add to that I was watching SidRoth.com and an ex Yoga teacher of 20 years had to tell his 200 students it was bad stuff and gave it up. It does attract demonic activity.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03093724027596699903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-55256889054339500472010-06-11T17:54:42.619-05:002010-06-11T17:54:42.619-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-62078855223137805322010-04-15T23:36:17.940-05:002010-04-15T23:36:17.940-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.emilyscotthttp://www.squidoo.com/womenseranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-42962578308095029032010-03-07T12:14:19.267-06:002010-03-07T12:14:19.267-06:00Seminarian Matthew,
Brilliant, brilliant insights....Seminarian Matthew,<br />Brilliant, brilliant insights.......thank you for pointing the way and the true path.<br /><br />With God's Love,<br />A devout follower of ChristAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com