Called to Communion Who Preaches?
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Jan 19, 2026 Questions about miscarried babies, ensoulment, and why liturgy treats them differently. A look at John the Baptist, original sin, and Mary's perpetual virginity. Who may preach: apostles, clergy, or laypeople and how that shaped missionary practice. Debates on evolution, Constantine's faith and politics, and how tradition views Judas and angelic ranks.
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Why Miscarried Babies Weren't Liturgically Recognized
- Historical limits in embryology explain lack of ancient rites for miscarried babies.
- Dr. David Anders says liturgy and pastoral practice only recently caught up to ensoulment at conception.
Understanding 'Until' In Matthew 1:25
- The Greek 'heos' (until) doesn't imply a change of state after Jesus' birth.
- Dr. David Anders says Matthew's point is to affirm the virgin birth, not postnatal marital conduct.
Evangelize Within Your State Of Life
- Evangelization is expected of the laity but should fit one's state of life and duties.
- Dr. David Anders advises living your vocation (e.g., marriage) as a witness rather than adopting 19th-century missionary extremes.