{"product_id":"counterfeit-spirituality-exposing-the-false-gods-paperback","title":"Counterfeit Spirituality: Exposing the False Gods - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBryan Mercier\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\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\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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 \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan I practice yoga if I'm just doing it for exercise?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomeone told me about Reiki healing. Is this practice okay?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAstrology seems to be accurate. Can I try it?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Enneagram is just another personality test, right?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople in my parish use centering prayer - is this okay for Catholics?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat about mindfulness, acupuncture, Zen meditation, horoscopes ... ?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\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\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 29, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770277757216,"sku":"9781681923017","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d26d857c5d14e4ce70423c060954e6f3.webp?v=1780368602","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/counterfeit-spirituality-exposing-the-false-gods-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}