Psychics and the occult?

[Fatherzach3]

There are some people who claim to be psychic, but unlike the tarot card and occult practices, they may be Christian and claim that G-d has blessed them with these gifts. Are the psychics still considered to be part of the occult? Does the Church veiw them somewhat as false prophets?

 

[Devon_Caffran]

These links should be helpful for understanding psychic abilities. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please [contact Catholic Answers (http://www.catholic.com/home/contact.asp) directly.
Recommended reading:

• Was Padre Pio a psychic?
• [Is it a sin to be fey? (http://forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=61468)
• [You Can Trust Me, I’m a Psychic (http://www.envoymagazine.com/backissues/1.5/sept_octstory2.html) by Mark P. Shea
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