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Please explain Purgatory & Heaven

How do we know Christianity and Catholicism is the true religion? Is each Mass a distinct offering from God's perspective? Is presumption a sin against the Holy Spirit? and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Did the Catholic Church make up Purgatory? I don't agree with the Pope being in charge of the Church. What is the difference between dogma and opinion? and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Dr Anders address your questions today including, validity of marriage in the catholic church, understanding of conversion after a sex change, Luther's sermon on Spirit and Will of the Law and more.

Why does Jesus live in heaven?, what is the Catholic view on "the flesh"?, is it ok to not come up with my own understanding but to trust in what the Church says about it?, and I don't know how to defend purgatory biblically.

Why Catholics should not join freemasonry?, why do we call priests Father?, I have a book called the apocrypha. what is it?, what did Jesus do in hell?, and studying world religions.

A listener wants to know about Dr. Anders's view of the NIV Bible translation, the Mass doesn't facilitate mystical time travel, indulgences and devotions, and left the Church because of indoctrination.

How should we pray for souls in Purgatory?, which sins are forgiven by Jesus's death?, and what is the Church's take on playing video games?

Does being Catholic make a difference in the long term for one's salvation?, how do I best venerate a relic?, if the Holy Spirit told the Church to ordain women, would traditionalists accept this?, and praying for the dead?

Dr. Anders addresses divisions among Christians, Halloween comments, the sacrifice of the Mass, and withholding Communion from the laity in the Middle Ages.

Is Catholicism just a transition God used from the legalism of Judaism to real Christianity?, Can a pope be fired?, can you explain plenary indulgences?, and what is the reasoning behind no female priests?

Why does the Catholic Church only infallibly define a few verses? Will Jesus convert my dad if I pray real hard? How can I explain Marian devotion to my protestant relatives? and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Pope Francis won't let the Synod on Synodality change the Church's teaching on marriage, how do I dispose of Sacred objects, can a Catholic receive communion in a Lutheran Church?, do we exist only in the light of quantum physics? and why do Catholics elevate Mary?

(MB) What does the word "Mass" mean, do the sacraments save us?, what is the #truth and why is it important to live by it, why is St. Thomas Aquinas more important than John Calvin, and what is the Old Catholic #faith? #sacrament #Church #Catholicism #Thomasaquinas #OldCatholic #Mass #liturgy

Is Catholicism just an outgrowth of other religions? Plus the the real genius of Christianity, and What criteria should I use to discern who is right/true?, and how does Catholicism/Christianity reckon with a singular incarnation when Hinduism recognizes avatars of the divine?

Is there a connection between what is going on in the current state of Israel and the Book of Revelation?, God is not an angry schoolmaster, one shepherd one flock, and did Catholics ever mandate circumcision?

Pope Francis agrees that historic Christian morality can't be changed, how does the gospel instruction on fraternal correction really apply to real people, and are we supposed to feel the love of God? #God #faith #PopeFrancis #love #Gospel #Christian #morality

On today's Called To Communion, Dr. Anders takes questions live from the EWTN 2023 Radio Conference.

Is faith capable of leading us to truth?, cant have your cake and eat it too when comes to the list of biblical books, and did did Jesus raise Himself or was it under the power of the Father?

The Assumption & Immaculate Conception, it's part of a priest's job to offer last rites, once you are ordained it's one and done and questions about cremation.

Pope Francis hasn't changed the Church's teaching on human sexuality, do we always have to be silent during Eucharistic Adoration and does Jesus prohibit praying repetitive prayers?

Does the Catholic Church vote people into heaven?, was it true that Mary Magdalen supported Jesus's ministry financially?, and the value of altar serving.

Does God have a pronoun?, did succession continue past the Apostles?, is there a penalty for not accepting Jesus as God?, and contemplating the Most Holy Trinity.

A caller wants to know how to understand the fact that our physical bodies will rise after death?, if prayers of people in other faiths work, why be Catholic?, what are we supposed to think of angels?, and did Judas receive the Eucharist?

Dr. Anders explains how Pope Francis actually ruled out the approval of blessing gay marriages, how thoughts can be sinful, is Mass a form of time travel?, and do I have to close my restaurant on Sunday?

Is there biblical support for Purgatory?, why your witness matters, Mary's sinlessness, and how do I explain the difference between Lutheran and Catholic confession? #Purgatory #Catholic #Luther #Bible

Dr. Anders discusses how we should try to find the wisdom in what Pope Francis is trying to say in the light of his response to the Dubia from the five cardinals. In addition, Dr. Anders answers questions on the Rapture, and is there a contradiction between forgiving and forgetting?

What is a synod?, and a caller calls in about the recent Dubia and Pope Francis's response to it. Dr. Anders helps to clear up her confusion, who was Jesus before the Incarnation?, and if you are a Southern Baptist wanting to become Catholic, how can you get your baptismal certificate?

How do we explain Peter as the rock?, and a caller wants to know if his Confession was valid.

The Catholic Church and homosexuality, the tribunal of Christ's mercy, can you explain the deal with AI and machines replacing humans?, and why does it seems councils contradict each other?

Dr. Anders addresses 3 kinds of errors attributed to the Bible, devotion to Mary, and Catholics shouldn't have a fearmongering attitude when looking at the end times.

The Catholic belief in #Purgatory, is the #Liturgy of the Word subordinate to the Liturgy of the Eucharist?, and why is there infant #baptism in the #Catholic #Church?

How did God become God to people?, can Marian devotion take away from Jesus?, how is NFP not Catholic contraception?, and a question about the death penalty.

How do I grow in #wisdom?, how do I explain relics to non-Catholic friends?, how do I explain relics to non-Catholic friends?, and how do I explain natural #evil and if original #sin affects all of #creation?

What does it mean to be sealed with the Holy Spirit?, what is the difference between a person's soul and spirit?, and why do some Catholic theology books mention, "anthropology"?

Catholicism is not just for white people, did Jesus leave any writings?, is Jesus an elitist?, and my Church was unwelcoming so I left.

Happy Hobbit's Day, Dr. Anders discusses "Lord Of The Rings" and C.S. Lewis's "Narnia", does baptism take away mortal sin?, no-one knows the date of Christ's return, and Steve calls in to discuss how the situation with Fr. Rupnik is keeping him from becoming Catholic.

Is your Bible like a car manual for the Christian life?, does God know the future?, could I get some tips on how to read the "Imitation of Christ"? and no good argument for Sola Scriptura.

What happens at Mass?, how much can a priest change verbiage during Mass?, appreciating reconciliation, and intuition not the best way to discern truth.

Do #Sedevacantists have legit authority?, clearing up #fiction about #prayer, did Catholics add books into the #Bible 1000 years after the Council of #Nicea?, and how do I explain that the 3 Persons of the #Trinity do not equate with 3 gods? #Catholic #faith

An reality that's already there, how did St. Augustine assume that God has no emotion?, should I send my child to nondenominational Bible studies ands church?

The nature of Christ's presence in the #Eucharist, is #Jesus the celestial auditor?, should I watch #Peanuts or end of world #prophecy?, and we all have skeletons.

If a Christian is one who loves, how can Christians love those who don't have the same definition of love?, are you a bad person for disagreeing with the woke universe?, no need to hide under the table with blessed candles, and is your memory "scrubbed" in Purgatory?

Is the Church of St. Thomas in India united with the Catholic Church?, what are the differences between Apostles and disciples, and can you recommend an easy read for a college student interested in learning more about the Catholic faith?

Purgatory: purging the effects of sin and my bad attitude, is the Bible a comprehensive rule of faith?, how does the judgement of a city, nation or tribe impact the judgement of the individual?, how can the Church change its teaching if God does not change? Email your question for Dr. Anders to ctc@ewtn.com

Patrick has a question about those who died in 9/11 and in the wars that followed, where can I learn about Sacred Tradition, how does binding/loosing relate to the Eucharist, and a question about gender transitioning.

Listening to the Pope on social justice and how his decrees and statements can be authoritative, is the Pope an absolute monarch, did Catholics move the Sabbath, and was Jesus crucified on the hands or wrists? Email your question for Dr. Anders to ctc@ewtn.com

Madison wants to support her boyfriend who is interested in becoming Catholic, what do Catholics believe about evolution?, and who gets to give the homily?

Dealing with drinking and gambling at Church, is it permitted for a Priest to offer general confession or absolution to all the people in a healing mass?, I am Catholic in spite of ________, and why does it take so long to become a Catholic priest?

How can I explain original sin using scripture?, What is the Catholic view of the Old Testament?, How do saints and angels hear us?, and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

(MB) Eating at the Catholic buffet line, can I support my wife's Catholic faith as an agnostic?, and was the Virgin Mary immaculately conceived?

What does the word, "Church" mean?, what makes up the catholic perspective on Scripture?, and why does Tradition have authority over the Bible?,

Life is not a romantic comedy, Catholics are not supposed to live in terror and fear of demons and are we hapless victims of spiritual combat?, what do we mean by the word God?, and do I have an unrestricted right to be a lector?

Was #Christ #asleep on the #Cross?, #Catholic belief in the #Eucharist, and what's the #Church's stand on #dispensationalism?

Is Jesus just a good guy?, if we don't participate in the grace, is there a consequence?, and the necessity of the crucifixion.

Does the priest take Christ's place?, and do Catholics worship Mary?

The concept of universalism and additional questions.

Women in leadership inside the Church, what do you do after committing a mortal sin but before you make it to Confession, what is the difference between a mortal sin and a sacrilege?, and if God lives inside of us, why do we need the Eucharist?

Why Jesus is referred to as the "Son of Man"?, why do Catholics receive every day and Sunday?, is it rude to pray before meals to a non-believer?, and can one save others through their faith?

A caller calls in to discuss the persecuted Christians in the Middle East, Where do some Catholics get this idea about the three days of darkness?, and Any suggestions on how I should look at prayer and devotion to Mary?

Was Jesus tempted from within?, Did Mary feel pain in birth?, In utero, who owns our soul, God or the devil?, What is acceptable music in the Catholic Church?, and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

What are the 3 things that God can't do?, my will aligned with God's will, God didn't give me what I wanted, and do demons try to prevent souls from attending Church?

On today's Called to Communion, Dr. Anders discusses what prayer is, if I am Catholic and married can I become a priest?, the Trinity, and what are your thoughts on why many have left the Catholic Church?

How can I help others when I am suffering?, what is the difference between devotion and dogma?, and what is the significance of Christ descending into Hell in the Apostle's Creed?

Do we have to test everything against the Bible?, using a missalette to help you get through Mass, and coming back to the Church after being hurt by Catholics.

Sinful to visit sinners?, how do you answer the problem of Catholics not practicing Church teaching?, and is Jesus really present in The Eucharist?

What do Catholics think about the end times?, "eggs are just eggs", what is the "crown of life?", and examples of the New Testament quoting the Septuagint.

How is it ok to call a priest "Father"?, grieving the Holy Spirit, a question about attending a same-sex wedding, and Is the Second Coming of Christ immanent?

Are Catholics going to Hell because they are Catholics?, is the Rosary the 2nd most powerful prayer?, what is the structure of the priestly vocation?, and clearing up doubts about Purgatory.

What does #faith tell us?, how can we be assured of sins #forgiven at confession?, expecting constant consolation from #prayer, and Original #Sin. #Catholic

Why do humans need a God?, were Moses and Elijah in Purgatory since Heaven was closed?, what happens to dogs after they die?, and were Adam and Eve real?

What's the easiest answer to the problem of evil?, Why do Catholics say some prayers so many times?, understanding redemptive suffering?, and expanding your God concept when it comes to pain.

This Bible verse made me leave Catholicism, what does it mean to be in a state where you have no connection with sin, and why did Annanias and Sapphira die in the Book of Acts?

A caller asks how to deal with the argument that the Novus Ordo is valid but illicit. Did Pope Paul 6 have the authority to revise the rite of the Mass? Also, How do we know when people become saints? #Catholic #faith #NovusOrdo #Mass

Catholic Social Teaching and Artificial Intelligence, what are the seven virtues?, and about Purgatory.

Why do people dismiss Our Lady?, does the Catholic Church have a position on soul-ties?, and do you have to receive the Eucharist at every single Mass that you attend?

Delving into predestination, is righteousness imputed?, discussing original vs ancestral sin.

What's wrong with Deism?, is the Catholic Church "legalistic"?, why don't Catholics believe in the Rapture?, and why couldn't the Hebrews sacrifice to God while in Egypt?

Rodney was reading a comment from someone who thinks that the Catholic Church is a cult, Ted disagrees with Dr. Ander's comments on Eucharistic miracles, are we able to choose our parish community, and autism and connecting with Catholicism.

Addressing my roommates live-in girlfriend scenario, should Catholics hold to integralism?, and is the Catholic Church legalistic?

Can I meet someone else if my spouse has dementia?, why do we need Purgatory?, how does the Catholic Church define sins of omission, and what does it mean for God to harden one's heart?

Does Catholic belief hang on one Greek word?, putting together timelessness and Purgatory, why doesn't Judaism believe Jesus is the Messiah?, and why do we need the pope?

Grace is on offer here, how does your disposition effect receiving the Eucharist, about differences in men and women that affect roles in the Church, and what Catholic sacrament has affected you the most?

Could a #computer ever be considered a #person?, #angels, why are their different stages of canonization for saints?, why is #Baptism necessary?, is it a mortal #sin anytime someone has lustful thoughts? #saint #saintjoseph

The Church: a bride and groom relationship, ritual laws in the Old Testament and questions on annulments. Plus it's the 700th anniversary of the canonization of St. Thomas Aquinas.