(Mailbag)Where did Baptism come from? what does the word, "Hosts" mean?, and discussing total depravity.

Nick is 31 years old, married, and wants to be Catholic, and wants advice on how to go about this, blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, beneficial to have masses said for someone who died in mortal sin, and the Church's teaching on Luke 17 and the Rapture.

Is it a sin if I take someone to court?, why did you choose Catholicism over Orthodoxy?, and is it a mortal sin to vent, complain, or grumble to yourself about something or someone?

Do you go to Heaven before the judgment?, do our sins disappear after they are forgiven?, and what is meant by charity?

What do I do about the disunity and the fake news around the pope?, it has to be your choice, does God love some more than others?, and confused about God's justice.

Is there a place in Christianity for introverts?, the laity cant consecrate the Eucharist, Pope Francis has been pretty darn clear when it comes to his response to the Dubia, and how does the Penance tie into Reconciliation?

The season of Advent, were any books of the Bible written by a woman?, why have a penance if you have to go purgatory?, and here is what the Church thinks about the death of Christ.

The Novus Ordo is not schismatic, why do we need penance or Purgatory, the 3 Days of Darkness question, and the Perpetual Virginity of Mary.

On today's Called to Communion, Dr. Anders discusses Epektasis and freedom to choose God's will, salvation, did Jesus know He was God, and attending a Holy Day of Obligation but not Catholic.

(MB) What is the nature of the Bible's authority? and more questions from the mailbag.