How does 'The Secret' impact on Catholicism/Christianity?

I see your point, but I'm so used to praying to one God, or having people speak about God's blessing in a really personal, one on one type of way. So far I've only really gained seats on a crowded bus or a few cents from using the secret. I guess when I get more confident about asking I'll see more results, but I'm careful not to put limits on things. My goals are longer term, including a financial sum I want by the end of the year (like in the movie, although nowhere near 100k) and a particular job interview for the end of next year. I guess if someone had told me 'Just focus on the positive and you'll get more of it' rather than 'The Secret is the key to the forces of the universe' (which conveys other influences, like magic, etc, which is where the clash with religion comes in) then I would be laughing. Or maybe it depends on your intention. Do you think that the universe is abundant for us all to receive from it?

It's good to start off small and gain more confidence. That is the way i started out also. The more confidence i gained, the more i asked for. I believe the universe has an unlimited supply of abundance. But if you don't ask, you won't receive. So the key is asking for, and gratefully receiving. The other thing about it is you have to be grateful for what you have in your life, keep being grateful about everything you have. The more grateful you are, the more you will receive. The person who can receive, will keep receiving. I was told from my teacher that, you have to accept offers of help, even in every day life. For example if someone offers to help you wash the dishes, accept gratefully, the universe will then know you will happily accept help, and will send you more help, monetary or otherwise. This is how you can open the gate to receive more and more. It's not just about receiving money, it's how you receive everything in your life. I think everyone can receive abundance from the universe, all they have to do is ask. I think alot of people think they can't receive, so therefore they don't. Their thoughts are creating their reality. If they just got over the fact that they CAN do what they want, they CAN have money or be rich, it would be so easy for them to move forward in their lives. It's all about thought patterns. I understand how religion could make you think that it is all so wrong to believe in this. However, i don't think that your god would look down on you for trying to make the most out of your life, and what is out there in the universe for you. I don't think that god would look down on you for helping yourself and for having a great life. You are only enhancing your life experience. You can also help others with your positive thinking, by teaching them how to help themselves too.