Yoga in a Catholic primary school
Hi Father, I have a question in regards to my 6 year old. He is in grade one in a Catholic school but the teacher does yoga with the kids on PE days and reads books about witches and horned creatures. I am very concerned and expressed that my son be excluded from Yoga as it contradicts with our faith as Catholics. Could my son be in any danger as he says that he loves yoga and also talks about a lot of demonic creatures and started drawing some demonic characters from a game called "Poppy Playtime" his friends play. He doesn't play any games but goes on and on about these demonic looking characters from the game. Thanks Jackson
If medicine can do it, should we do it?
HI Father, This question is about moral theology in the topic of emerging medical technology. There has been a recent article that scientists have successfully removed the extra chromosome in lab cells linked to Down Syndrome using CRISPR technology. This research hopes that science may be able to eliminate Down Syndrome in the future using these new techniques that are being developed. Something about this feels really wrong to me, but I don't know how to navigate through the morality. On the one hand Down Syndrome is a disorder, which means that it belongs to the fallen world. If medicine can help address the great and many challenges that people with Down Syndrome face, that sounds like a good thing. But on the other hand, it seems like we are tinkering with God's creation when we start to manipulate chromosomes. If we can do this, then what is to stop science technology from using it for other things, like make "super-humans" and such. Father, it is a shame that so many babies diagnosed with Down Syndrome are aborted. I have a cousin with Down Syndrome & I love her dearly. Her innocence has a beauty that is Christ-like. "Playing God" with technology that can so dramatically alter people seems wrong. But yet I struggle to understand this as a Catholic who wants to follow what the Church teaches. Can you comment? God bless your ministry. Thank you.
How subtle is the devil?
I am currently working through deliverance sessions (only had one so far), and while my priest and his team affirmed the oppression and Freemasonry curse in my life, I can't help feeling confused still. I know the devil and demons work subtly, but how do I know that it is the work of a demon and I'm not exaggerating/overthinking? I felt something happened last time during the session, but I still don't know what to make of it all.
Foster and adopted children
**I posted this on another thread for June's ama? But not sure which one is the right one so posting here as well. Someone else replied in that original post showing interest on this and adding a bit more.**** Hey Padre - Can you please shine some light as to the spiritual baggage foster children and adopted children carry and how we as foster/adoptive parents can help break, pray or assist in any of these? I know parents have a certain spiritual authority over their children and can even do some deliverance prayers over them, but would like to understand how that works with foster kids especially, when they are under your care just temporarily (even if it's a long period of time) thanks!
Psychics invoking protection
I noticed that many psychic mediums such as Teresa Caputo (the “Long Island Medium”) say a prayer to Saint Michael requesting protection before they do a reading, and ask that nothing evil be allowed to come through their readings. Is invoking a saint’s protection enough to stop Demons from using these readings to influence people?
4th class relics?
Hi father, I have read elsewhere on the internet (on a Catholic web site scripturecatholic.com) that there is a difference between a 3rd class & 4th class relic. It said that a 3rd class relic can only be created from touching it to a 1st class relic. if a relic is created by touching it to a 2nd class relic, then it is a 4th class relic which, to some, is not considered a relic at all. I wear a miraculous medal that I touched to a 2nd class relic of a piece of clothing of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Since there are no 1st class relics of the BVM, is my miraculous medal a real relic? It is very special to me. I know that relics are not magic, but i am seeking to understand it better. Thank you for your ministry.
Eucarist in other non-catholic Christian churches possible?
Hi!! I was walking around in DC and saw a sign outside an Episcopal Anglican church that said their service times AND their Eucarist times. That left my husband and I wondering if other non-catholic Christian churches can have valid consecration or if those are fake, “wanna be the real thing”? We thought the Eucharist is only made possible by the ordained priest of the Catholic Church.
Angela Ford, Army Psychic
Father, Have you ever heard of Angela Ford. She was an army psychic who worked as a "Remote Viewer" for the army. She was interviewed the Shawn Ryan Show on Youtube (Episode 145). In the middle of the interview, Shawn asked if she had ever looked in the past using her so-called abilities. He asked if she had ever looked at the crucifxion using these abilities. When asked this question, she froze. (It is at about 1hr:31min:00 mark of the video) She couldn't open her mouth and had a disturbed expression on her face. She could barely nod her head. It really seemed like something was preventing her from speaking. It looked really spooky. Have you seen this? I would say that she is demonically oppressed. Do you have any thoughts if you have seen this? This woman has some very disturbing beliefs. Why would the army use preternatural visionaries?
Thoughts on Father Nathan Castle and his work with spirits in the afterlife?
Hi Father Martins! What are your thoughts regarding Father Nathan Castle’s work with spirits in the afterlife? I began reading his book “Afterlife Interrupted” and a lot of red flags started going up based on what we’ve talked about on Exorcist Files. What he does sounds dangerously close to necromancy and his “prayer partners” sound a lot like mediums.. I am very new to the Faith as I was just confirmed at the Easter Vigil this year and I’ve been reading a lot of Catholic literature trying to help deepen my understanding when I stumbled upon Father Castle’s book. The more I read, the more questions I had. Are you familiar with him or the work he does? I obviously do not have anywhere near the amount of experience or understanding that an ordained priest does so I am in no way attempting to undermine him or his works, I just need help understanding how all that he does is compatible with the Church. I trust your stance wholeheartedly based on what you’ve experienced so I’d like to know if this is something to be wary of or not. Thank you!
Games that use "magic"
I like playing games for fun and leisure. But something has bothered me for years: Games with "magic" in them. Zelda, Link, Diablo, Final Fantasy 7, Skyrim, World of Warcraft to name a few. Is it alright to play these games that incorporate "magic" mechanics into the game play or not, or it it a grey area? I think catholics would generally tell me it's all make believe and fantasy so no harm done don't be scrupulous it's not real, unlike actual witchcraft and Magik. I'd like to hear your thoughts on the matter. Thanks.
Sedavacantism
G'day Fr Martin Fr Szada answered a question for me on sedavacantism which was very enlightening. I'm interested to know what your take on it is. I have family members being influenced by a priest on this subject. It is causing great division in their own families particularly with their spouses. They are all practicing catholics. I am worried for them. Thankyou Fr Martins. Margaret, Avid listener.
The sons of God, GN 6
Hello Father Carlos Martins, While reading through Genesis chapter 6, me and my wife would like to understand better the term of “Sons of God” where it describes the union of these with women that resulted in existence of Nephilim (giants). Could you explain if this term of “sons of God” could refer to any angels / fallen angels? If so, does this mean demons could had a body in the past or was this a probable demonic possession aiming to conceive with humans? This might sound quite awkward but it really caught our attention. Thank you, we love the show!
Regaining Legal Jurisdiction
Fr. Carlos has mentioned that demons are very legalistic and he has referenced their legal rights to possessed people. If the demonic had valid jurisdiction of humanity from the fall of Adam, could you said that the point of the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus was to regain legal jurisdiction of humanity?
The sons of God described in Gn 6
Hello Father Carlos Martins, While reading through Genesis chapter 6, me and my wife would like to understand better the term of “Sons of God” where it describes the union of these with women that resulted in existence of Nephilim (giants). Could you explain if this term of “sons of God” could refer to any angels / fallen angels? If so, does this mean demons could had a body in the past or was this a probable demonic possession aiming to conceive with humans? This might sound quite awkward but it really caught our attention. Thank you, we love the show! Armando G.
Question for Ryan on recording equipment
Hey Ryan, I have some older equipment for a podcast I used to do, recently there's been some major upgrades in tech, I don't have a big following or fancy budget, but if I wanted to be able to produce decent studio level quality audio can you recommend some entry level and maybe mid level equipment. I was previously using presonus studio one, which really is quite one great and easy to use, I'm probably going to keep that for software, but I'm getting too much gain/feedback from my current di box, it's probably due to me replaced, I have a few good microphones line a sure sm58, I don't think it's the issue x more probably the di box wore out. Any recommendations? I'm assuming this isn't really fitting for the podcast, but I'd also be curious what tech you're using Thanks, David
A Personal Experience
Hi father, I’m writing to share with you a personal experience that has stayed with me and for which I’ve never been able to find an explanation. Some time ago, my father was terminally ill with cancer. After being released from the hospital, he returned home, where we knew he would spend his final days. He had confessed and received the sacraments. The day before he passed away, he could no longer speak and was completely bedridden. On that day, something strange occurred. The whole family was at home, quietly going about various things, when suddenly my mother’s phone rang. To our surprise, the screen showed that the call was coming from my father’s phone — even though he was lying silently in the next room, still alive. Confused, we went searching for his phone. He hadn’t used it in a long time, and eventually we found it tucked away in a drawer, resting on top of folded kitchen towels. It was a basic mobile phone, not a smartphone — just a simple keypad phone. To this day, we cannot understand how that phone could have somehow unlocked itself and dialed my mother’s number. My father passed away peacefully the next morning, at dawn. Could this be explained in any natural or spiritual way? I wonder if this kind of phenomenon has been encountered or recorded by others involved in spiritual ministry or deliverance. I would be truly grateful for any insights you could offer. With prayers and appreciation, Mihovil Depolo, Croatia