Father Justin Belitz, OFM, is a certified instructor in Silva Mind Control (or, the Silva Method). He also founded an interfaith center, The Hermitage, that, along with other other New Age meditation techniques, does Reiki. I, personally, know of someone who lost his mind from Silva brainwashing. Lost his mind? Yes, by getting physically and spiritually possessed by devils. The man howled at night like a wolf, scaring people, while walking around nearly naked. I saw the man’s car and, I do not exaggerate, there was no part of that car that did not have dents. I doubt he even had a license to drive. It’s a long story, but I know two witnesses to his nocturnal fits, and a third who is now deceased. One need only look up Silva Mind Control on the internet to read frightening accounts from gullible people who made the mistake of attending these “positive-thinking struggle sessions”; Chinese Reds call it “reeducation. Silva’s techniques were right out of the communist brainwashing handbook and sensitivity training manuals.
National Catholic Register: The mid-January mission that Franciscan Father Justin Belitz preached at St. Matthew Church in Indianapolis had a familiar feel for anyone who has followed the eccentric Franciscan priest’s ministry over the years.
Over four nights, Father Belitz discussed praying through meditation. The feedback was positive among most parishioners who attended the talks, including St. Matthew’s pastor, Father Nick Dant. Read more here.
