The New Age

And you took unto you the tabernacle of Moloch, and the star of your god Rempham, figures which you made to adore them. And I will carry you away beyond Babylon.

~The Acts Of The Apostles 7:43

Even if it can be admitted that New Age religiosity in some way responds to the legitimate spiritual longing of human nature, it must be acknowledged that its attempts to do so run counter to Christian revelation. In Western culture in particular, the appeal of “alternative” approaches to spirituality is very strong (section 1.4, "The New Age and Catholic Faith").

The appeal of New Age religiosity cannot be underestimated. When the understanding of the content of Christian faith is weak, some mistakenly hold that the Christian religion does not inspire a profound spirituality and so they seek elsewhere (section 1.5, "A positive challenge").


~JESUS CHRIST, THE BEARER OF THE WATER OF LIFE : A Christian reflection on the “New Age” (Vatican.va) 

Is the new age "law of attraction" compatible with catholic teaching?

Catholic Answers Live: Guest Sharon Lee Giganti discusses with a caller the dangers and confusion surrounding the New Age "Law of Attraction"

"JESUS CHRIST, THE BEARER OF THE WATER OF LIFE"

A Christian reflection on the “New Age”

A Document by the PONTIFICAL COUNCIL FOR CULTURE & the PONTIFICAL COUNCIL FOR INTERRELIGIOUS DIALOGUE.

LETTER TO THE BISHOPS OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH ON SOME ASPECTS OF CHRISTIAN MEDITATION

CONGREGATION FOR THE DOCTRINE OF THE FAITH, October 15, 1989: A letter addressing Christian meditation, what it is and how it differs from Eastern forms of meditation.

New Age Questions Answered - Women of Grace

This is an indexed list, alphabetical by topic, that addresses questions about everything and anything related to the New Age. If there is a topic that is not addressed, you can submit your question about it. This is also a great resource for those wondering about alternative health practices, specifically if they are New Age or scientifically proven.

understanding the new age movement

E-booklet: Catholic Truth Society Publications, Distributed by Ignatius Pres. written by Stratford Caldecott.

Yoga - a Catholic Perspective

YouTube video: A talk by Father Ezra Sullivan addressing the controversial topic of Christians practicing yoga. The Vatican document, "Jesus Christ, the Bearer of the Water of Life," which addresses the New Age, does not condemn the practice of yoga by Christians, but does advise Christians to the cautious . Father Ezra has researched this topic extensively and he addresses the reasons why Christians should "exercise caution," (pun intended) in the practice of yoga, as the philosophies and religious teachings inherent in yoga conflict with our Catholic faith. A must-see for all who practice yoga or wonder about it!