Is Purgatory a place of punishment or healing? How would someone know if they have the Holy Spirit? What is the difference between a blessing and a prayer? and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Does Mathew 1:18-25 leave room for the possibility that Mary was not a virgin in perpetuity? In reading the Divine Office, the Antiphon was "Offer to God the sacrifice of praise". What does that mean? and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Why do you use Maccabees, which isn't in the Bible, to defend the doctrine of Purgatory? I am born-again. Why would I want to be Catholic? Should I become a Catholic if aliens are real? and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

When does a twin's soul develop? Why do we have to go to Mass on a Sunday? How should I understand the Vatican's statement on blessing for same-sex couples? What is the dark night of the soul? and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Having a hard time believing in a God who allows bad things to happen, Christian involvement in the Crusades, and please tell me about atonement and plenary indulgences.

Did Jesus have a guardian angel?, can a nonCatholic be canonized? and Modalism, Modalism, Modalism.

Romans 2, what do the Catholics teach when it comes to once saved, always saved?, and can we ask for intercession from souls in purgatory?

The Catholic Church on tithing, question on the Church's stand on modern-day Israel, explain the Catholic view of Salvation vs Protestant view, and if we say a prayer in our minds, does Mary hear it?

How do I explain the 144,000 in the Book of Revelation?, is there a formula for Absolution?, what is the Church's teaching on the Rapture?, and a question the sinlessness of Mary.

(Mailbag) Gabriel and his fiancée are 3 weeks away from getting married and want to know more about the sacramental nature of marriage, also Mark is going to be ordained a priest soon and wants to know how to handle a tricky situation, and significant barriers preventing Eastern Orthodox from entering into full communion with Rome.