UI hope through my scripture references I have made clearer my possession 
concerning this matter.  My position is not contradicted by holy scripture.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "john schwery" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2014 6:04 AM
Subject: Re: Praying to the dead


> None of this is in the Scriptures.  It is all Catholic tradition.
>
> earlier, Angel, wrote:
>>This is what makes the Christian life so comforting.  We never loose ones 
>>we love.  Nor do we ever have to release them.  Because they are 
>>constantly with us.  Providing love, security and companionship.  As do 
>>the rest of the heavenly host.  Who never grow tired of hearing us, and 
>>comforting us, and protecting us from harm.
>>----- Original Message ----- From: "Karen Carter" <[log in to unmask]>
>>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2014 12:48 AM
>>Subject: Re: Praying to the dead
>>
>>
>>I know to many of them. They just don't want to let go of the one they 
>>lost or were taught wrong.
>>
>>Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>>On Jul 25, 2014, at 9:49 PM, Pat Ferguson <[log in to unmask]> 
>>>wrote:
>>>
>>>Dear Karen,
>>>
>>>Thanks so much for the scriptures.
>>>
>>>This is a subject that I have wanted to address on this list.
>>>
>>>I know some people who believe in praying and talking to the dead.
>>>
>>>
>>>Thanks much.
>>>
>>>Many Blessings,
>>>
>>>Pat Ferguson
>>>"I can Do all Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me." Phillippians 
>>>4:13.
>>>
>>>At 06:11 PM 7/25/2014, you wrote:
>>>>A few verses for those who think you can pray to dead ones. Like saints 
>>>>or relatives. Isaiah 8:19-20.  19. When someone tells you to consult 
>>>>mediums and spiritists, who whisper and mutter, should not a people 
>>>>inquire of their God?  Why consult the dead on behalf of the living. 
>>>>20. Consult God's instruction and the testimony of warning. If anyone 
>>>>does not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn.
>>>>
>>>>Sent from my iPhone