(Mailbag) Matt asks a question about whether we need works and perseverance to be saved, why did Jesus have to descend down to #hell after the #Crucifixion, what does the phrase The Word Of #God mean in the #Bible?, and the beauty of getting married in #Church. #faith #Catholicism

A listener's Protestant friends say the wording of the #Baptism scandals make Catholics look really stupid, I became #Catholic because of the Saints and not the scandals, what holds me back from converting are exCatholics and their negativity, and did #Jesus ever refer to the apocryphal books? #Christianity #Bible

What is the purpose of #Hell?, does it matter that #pagans invented geometry and a lot of other things?, can I be a #Catholic Pietist?, and what is the difference between the #Sabbath and The Lord's Day? #Catholicism #Christianity

Dr. Anders addresses: Making sense of God and His #Church, what does the Church teach on #Purgatory?, if the #Devil is so terrible why didn't #God get rid of him?, and on Catholic use of the Crucifix. #Christianity #Catholicism #Jesus

A Question about Mass attire? What is #blasphemy against the #HolySpirit?, what was the curse on Cain after he killed Abel?, and praying to Mary. #prayer #God #Jesus #Christian #Catholic

(Best Of) What is at the heart of the #Church's mission, a listener asks about claiming charitable donations on their taxes, can you explain being saved by #grace?, and is #Catholicism Just a bunch of rules? #Christianity #Jesus #purpose

What is a worse sin, apostasy or murder?, What is the Catholic stance on prophets?, How can I respond to people upset over the priest using the wrong words of Baptism?, and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

A listener asks about claiming charitable donations on their #taxes, can you explain being saved by #grace?, Is #Catholicism Just a bunch of rules?, and what is at the heart of the Church's mission? #Christianity #Jesus

Dr. Anders discusses the meaning of the ashes on #AshWednesday and how they remind us of our mortality, why don't I have the passion converts have?, how did the concept of moral vs. venial #sin originate?, and refuting St. Jerome on the Deuterocanon in the #Bible. #Catholicism #Jesus #Lent

Can I have #coffee on #AshWednesday?, why is #GoodFriday called "good"?, does baptism have the power to save?, does sacred tradition ever change?, and #Christ says not to judge, but it seems like Paul and a lot of other saints do judge. #Lent #Catholicism #Jesus