{"product_id":"counterfeit-spirituality-exposing-the-false-gods-9781681923017","title":"Counterfeit Spirituality: Exposing the False Gods","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to spiritual practices, recognizing what lines up with our Catholic Faith and what is harmful can be very difficult. We've heard the questions before. Maybe we've even asked them ourselves: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCan I practice yoga if I'm just doing it for exercise?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSomeone told me about Reiki healing. Is this practice okay?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAstrology seems to be accurate. Can I try it?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Enneagram is just another personality test, right?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePeople in my parish use centering prayer -- is this okay for Catholics?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat about mindfulness, acupuncture, Zen meditation, horoscopes ... ?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you have wondered about these or other spiritual practices, or if someone you know has been lured into any of them, you're not alone. It is essential that Catholics arm themselves with knowledge of these practices, so they can easily recognize false spiritualities that do not line up with Jesus Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCounterfeit Spirituality: Exposing the False Gods\u003c\/b\u003e equips Catholics to spot false teachings and practices that have infiltrated our society and captivated members of our Church. Now more than ever, we need to recognize the differences between true and false spiritualities so that we and those we love can grow closer to God and the truth of his Church.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCounterfeit Spirituality\u003c\/b\u003e also includes resources and recommended reading for those who want to go deeper into this important topic.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Bryan Mercier has done the Church and the world a great service. \u003ci\u003eCounterfeit Spirituality: Exposing the False Gods\u003c\/i\u003e is quite simply the best, most thorough, and well-balanced critique of the New Age Movement and other related harmful spiritual practices to date. Catholics, Protestants, as well as those deceived by New Age ideas will greatly benefit from reading this excellent work.\" -Tim Staples, director of apologetics and evangelization at Catholic Answers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The satanic lie 'you shall be like God' goes all the way back to Genesis. Bryan Mercier's \u003ci\u003eCounterfeit Spirituality\u003c\/i\u003e is a timely reminder not to fall for what is literally 'the oldest trick in the book.'\" - Matthew Arnold, author and host of \u003ci\u003eNo Nonsense Catholic\u003c\/i\u003e on Virgin Most Powerful Radio\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBryan Mercier is a professional Catholic speaker, author, and the founder of \u003ci\u003eCatholic Truth.\u003c\/i\u003e He has spoken to adults and teens for decades and has been aired on TV and radio, including EWTN. Bryan is a graduate of Franciscan University and holds a master's degree in theology from Holy Apostles College.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Our Sunday Visitor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50362447560978,"sku":"9781681923017","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e6b70ea5-4df3-41e4-902f-a19641f95a1d.jpg?v=1728383946","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/counterfeit-spirituality-exposing-the-false-gods-9781681923017","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}