Is the Didache a reliable source?, What did Our Lady mean when she wanted nations consecrated to her Immaculate Heart?, Do Catholics have to earn their salvation?, Where did evil come from?, and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders!

Are prayers supposed to be repetitious?, What does the Church teach on gender?, How do we respond to Protestants who say Christ's sacrifice is once and for all?, In Hebrews 4:12, is "the word" Christ?, and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders!

To what degree can Catholics participate in non-Catholic services?, What is a preterist?, Was Jesus punished for our sins?, Did Jesus learn as a human or did he retain his omniscience?, and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders!

Was James the true leader of the early Church?, What is the historical proof that Peter was the first Pope?, Did Peter write 2nd Peter?, Do "bad" Popes discredit the office of the Papacy?, and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders!

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Why is it not a reasonable assumption that the canon of scripture would only be writings from the Prophets and Apostles?, Does the Church give permission for natural marriages?, What does it mean to dedicate suffering?, Is it ok for Catholics to believe that the consecrated host isn't actually flesh & blood?, and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders!

I appreciate your past explanations on penance. That being said how is it that simply saying a Hail Mary or Our Father satisfies punishment due to us for our sins? Also, how did the good thief do any penance or endure Purgatory when Jesus told him, “Today you will be with me in Paradise”?, Could you please explain how Isaiah’s servant songs, in total, do not support the idea that Jesus was purposefully punished by God the Father (which can be a conclusion of Isaiah 53 alone)?, and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders!

If God is all-knowing, why did he create Satan?, As a Catholic am I obliged to proclaim and defend the faith in all circumstances or am I just supposed to live my life and leave everything else to the Holy Spirit?, Why is Jesus called the "Son of Man"?, Why would God allow children to be abused?, and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders!

Why don't Protestants accept the Deuterocanonical books of the Bible?, Can Muslims go to Heaven?, Mormons claim that Catholic Baptisms aren't valid, are they right?, Why do Catholics have to confess to a priest?, and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders!

Did Jesus have siblings?, Did the Council of Trent contradict the Bible?, Is there generational sin?, What does it mean that the Bible is the inspired Word of God?, and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders!