How can I show my fiance the beauty of the Catholic Church so she'll agree to raise our children as Catholics?, Why doesn't the Catholic Church teach the Bible?, Why were some books excluded from the Bible?, How can I open myself to faith?, and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders!

What is the Liturgy of the Hours, and what are the spiritual benefits of taking up the practice?, What Bible should I purchase?, What should I tell someone who wants to become a Catholic, but is overwhelmed by the process?, Why don't Catholics perform immersion Baptisms?, and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders!

When Christ says, "the gates of hell will not prevail against it", how can we interpret this as a statement of the infallibility of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church?, What is the difference between Anglican and Catholic priests?, If God created the Earth, who created God?, I'm an atheist, what will happen to me when I die?, and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders!

Why do Catholics not eat meat on Fridays during Lent?, I'm 31 years old and am about to make my first confession, what should I say?, What are the Catholic views on salvation?, Can you explain the authority of the chairs of Moses and Peter?, and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders!

What is original sin?, Are humans born evil?, How does Baptism wipe away original sin?, Are we saved through Baptism or by keeping Jesus in our hearts?, Where is the Immaculate Conception in the writings of the early Church Fathers?, and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders!

We answer your longer e-mail questions on a special Mailbag edition of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders!

Why do I have to go through RCIA?, How can I discern between a priest's teaching and a Church teaching?, Why can't non-Catholics receive Communion in the Catholic Church?, How are indulgences justifiable?, and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders!

How authoritative is the Catechism?, I'm not Catholic, but I've been attending Mass and it really speaks to me. Where do I go from here?, I'm coming back to the Catholic Church, I had a son out of wedlock, can I receive Communion?, Why can't non-Catholics receive Communion?, and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders!

Why can't women be priests?, Why aren't head coverings for women required?, I'm in RCIA, is it normal to have second thoughts?, What do you mean by "unity of Christians"?, Is there salvation outside of the Catholic Church?, and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders!

Who founded the first monastic orders?, Can you explain more about the office of the Pope?, Why did God create rules if he knew they would be broken by humanity?, What is the Catholic Church's definition of the "common good"?, and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders!