Called to Communion What is the Bible for?
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Aug 5, 2025 Explore the fascinating distinctions between disciples and apostles, as well as the moral conditions tied to receiving Communion. Delve into how prayer practices evolve, and why the reception of the Eucharist in both kinds isn't essential. Dr. Anders discusses the role of Scripture in conjunction with Church authority and highlights the transformative nature of Catholic righteousness. The episode also touches on Christianity's origins and the importance of oral tradition in understanding early teachings.
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Goat Story To Explain Biblical Imagery
- Dr. David Anders recounts teasing a herd of goats during a road trip and being delighted when they trotted over to the fence.
- He uses the story to show his fondness for goats and to introduce biblical imagery about sheep and goats.
Pray With Humility, Not Performance
- Use traditional forms like the Lord's Prayer or Hail Mary to pray when you lack words and to unite with Church practice.
- Pray with humility, faith, and charity rather than focusing on performance or novel language.
Why One Species Suffices For Communion
- Anders explains that the Church teaches the laity need not receive Communion in both species because the two kinds primarily signify Christ's sacrificial death.
- He warns insisting on both kinds as necessary is a superstitious error and historically tied to utraquism.
