Called to Communion Why Exorcists?
Feb 10, 2026
Topics range from why priests have authority to perform exorcisms to the fittingness of Mary’s Immaculate Conception. They explore Christ as creator and archetype, Scripture versus tradition and papal authority. Other conversations cover praying for the dead, the mystery of hell, animal cruelty as a moral issue, and how infancy narratives shape theological meaning.
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John the Baptist Fulfills Elijah Typologically
- Elijah is expected to return before the day of the Lord based on Malachi and his mysterious departure in a fiery chariot.
- Dr. David Anders explains John the Baptist fulfills Elijah typologically by preparing Israel for the coming judgment and Messiah.
Why The Immaculate Conception Is Fitting
- The Immaculate Conception is fitting because Mary is predestined as Mother of God and an icon of perfect discipleship.
- Anders argues God preserved Mary from original sin to make her imminently worthy as the incarnation's human mother.
Biblical Basis For Papal Authority
- Papal authority and infallibility rest on Matthew 16's rock, keys, and binding/loosing plus the apostles' practice, not just explicit Scripture lists.
- Anders compares reliance on tradition for the papacy to the Church's role in establishing the biblical canon.