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Papal visit of 1979
Pope John Paul II became the first Pontiff to visit Holy Name Cathedral in October 1979 for a prayer service with Chicago's bishops and as well as a concert featuring the music of Luciano Pavarotti and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in the nave of the cathedral.
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Pope John Paul II became the first Pontiff to visit Holy Name Cathedral in October 1979 for a prayer service with Chicago's bishops and as well as a concert featuring the music of Luciano Pavarotti and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in the nave of the cathedral.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Name_Cathe…
According to a Hindu professor, yoga can no more be separated from its Hindu roots as Christianity can be separated from Jesus. Yoga was invented specifically for Hindu worship and each posture in yoga was designed to worship a Hindu god* (e.g., the serpent posture was designed to worship the serpent god). (Interestingly, St. Justin, Martyr, in his First Apology, states that the pagan gods are …More
According to a Hindu professor, yoga can no more be separated from its Hindu roots as Christianity can be separated from Jesus. Yoga was invented specifically for Hindu worship and each posture in yoga was designed to worship a Hindu god* (e.g., the serpent posture was designed to worship the serpent god). (Interestingly, St. Justin, Martyr, in his First Apology, states that the pagan gods are actually demons and these demons gave themselves names which are the names the pagans use for their gods. A free PDF copy of St. Justin Martyrs' writings can be found on the His Mercy Web site at www.hismercy.ca under eBooks.)
Below are some other quotes with their sources, although there are many, many more that could be added:
"The postures alone are designed to create altered levels of consciousness, plus they can trigger reactions just as the breathing and mind work do. It is
a direct door to the occult. Some people who get involved in New Age or occult practices need deliverance from evil spirits, according to Fr. Amorth, the Vatican exorcist." (Anne Feaster, 'Should Christians Do Yoga?, p. 3, www.swordoflightandtruth.org)**
Moira Noonan, a former yoga teacher, says yoga cannot be Christianised. (Ibid, p. 3)
...“yoga” means “union with god or yoke with god”. The god they refer to is an impersonal energy force that they call
Braham. They believe that through the practice of yoga, they can free themselves from the bondage of karma. The purpose of yoga is not exercise, but to reach altered states of consciousness... (Sword of Light and Truth, Spring 2005 newsletter, p. 3)
Yoga is the “physical manipulation of one’s body to create an altered state of consciousness which occurs as a result of the effect of the exercise on the central nervous system.”(The New Age Counterfeit by Johnnette Benkovic, p.ll)
Also, the Vatican has identified yoga as a New Age practice and therefore incompatible - in any form - with Christianity. (See Jesus Christ Bearer of the Water of Life which can be accessed on the Vatican site, www.vatican.va.)
We can be assured that there was an investigation on all aspects of yoga before the Church spoke out against it, and that experts were consulted. We also need to be mindful that we are to be obedient to Jesus through His Church. (Something that the devil and his followers will not do!)
There are many legitimate forms of exercise that are not harmful to our soul that we can use.
Note: It is important to distinguish between a belief or practice and the person who holds that belief or practice. As Christians, we are called to always love the person, but we must stay away from any belief or practice that is not from the one and only true God.
*Sharon Lee Giganti, in one of her monthly talks on Catholic Answers Live.
Ms Giganti's site: www.newagedeception.com
Catholic Answers site: www.catholic.com
www.speroforum.com/…/Catholic-faith-…
Below are some other quotes with their sources, although there are many, many more that could be added:
"The postures alone are designed to create altered levels of consciousness, plus they can trigger reactions just as the breathing and mind work do. It is
a direct door to the occult. Some people who get involved in New Age or occult practices need deliverance from evil spirits, according to Fr. Amorth, the Vatican exorcist." (Anne Feaster, 'Should Christians Do Yoga?, p. 3, www.swordoflightandtruth.org)**
Moira Noonan, a former yoga teacher, says yoga cannot be Christianised. (Ibid, p. 3)
...“yoga” means “union with god or yoke with god”. The god they refer to is an impersonal energy force that they call
Braham. They believe that through the practice of yoga, they can free themselves from the bondage of karma. The purpose of yoga is not exercise, but to reach altered states of consciousness... (Sword of Light and Truth, Spring 2005 newsletter, p. 3)
Yoga is the “physical manipulation of one’s body to create an altered state of consciousness which occurs as a result of the effect of the exercise on the central nervous system.”(The New Age Counterfeit by Johnnette Benkovic, p.ll)
Also, the Vatican has identified yoga as a New Age practice and therefore incompatible - in any form - with Christianity. (See Jesus Christ Bearer of the Water of Life which can be accessed on the Vatican site, www.vatican.va.)
We can be assured that there was an investigation on all aspects of yoga before the Church spoke out against it, and that experts were consulted. We also need to be mindful that we are to be obedient to Jesus through His Church. (Something that the devil and his followers will not do!)
There are many legitimate forms of exercise that are not harmful to our soul that we can use.
Note: It is important to distinguish between a belief or practice and the person who holds that belief or practice. As Christians, we are called to always love the person, but we must stay away from any belief or practice that is not from the one and only true God.
*Sharon Lee Giganti, in one of her monthly talks on Catholic Answers Live.
Ms Giganti's site: www.newagedeception.com
Catholic Answers site: www.catholic.com
www.speroforum.com/…/Catholic-faith-…
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Sad signs of the times, Yoga at this Cathedral , www.holynamecathedral.org/index.php:
Catholic Yoga
Drawing from multiple faith traditions, yoga has evolved across the ages as a means of tuning the body for better communion with God through prayer and meditation. Join us as we explore the multiple spiritual and physical benefits of yoga practice while explicitly integrating prayers and spiritual …More
Sad signs of the times, Yoga at this Cathedral , www.holynamecathedral.org/index.php:
Catholic Yoga
Drawing from multiple faith traditions, yoga has evolved across the ages as a means of tuning the body for better communion with God through prayer and meditation. Join us as we explore the multiple spiritual and physical benefits of yoga practice while explicitly integrating prayers and spiritual themes of our Catholic faith. Typical sessions will include an opening prayer, inspired movement & strengthening, and contemplative prayer to close. The program will be focused around various themes to coincide with the liturgical calendar and progression of our faith life across the seasons.
Prior yoga experience is not necessary.
Instructors Dina Wolf and Ali Niederkorn are both experienced yoga practitioners and are part of the Catholic community in Chicago.
Wednesdays, 6:15—7:30 pm
4th Floor, Parish Center (next to the Cathedral)
$15/Session (cash or check only)
If you have one, please bring your own mat.
Dress comfortably for movement.
Free parking available across from Holy Name Cathedral.
Catholic Yoga
Drawing from multiple faith traditions, yoga has evolved across the ages as a means of tuning the body for better communion with God through prayer and meditation. Join us as we explore the multiple spiritual and physical benefits of yoga practice while explicitly integrating prayers and spiritual themes of our Catholic faith. Typical sessions will include an opening prayer, inspired movement & strengthening, and contemplative prayer to close. The program will be focused around various themes to coincide with the liturgical calendar and progression of our faith life across the seasons.
Prior yoga experience is not necessary.
Instructors Dina Wolf and Ali Niederkorn are both experienced yoga practitioners and are part of the Catholic community in Chicago.
Wednesdays, 6:15—7:30 pm
4th Floor, Parish Center (next to the Cathedral)
$15/Session (cash or check only)
If you have one, please bring your own mat.
Dress comfortably for movement.
Free parking available across from Holy Name Cathedral.