There is no reason to become upset with anyone regarding anything.  Much 
ignorance abounds concerning this and many other things.  Understanding 
solves quandaries.   I do have a question:  If we saints are all members of 
one single organism.  Which is the body of Christ, and, if we saints never 
die, and will rise with reconstituted glorified bodies at the end of days, 
what occurs to the whole of the body of Christ when a the essence of a saint 
of God , which is the soul departs from this earth.  In order for a body to 
remain healthy, all its members must remain in tact and must be fully 
functioning.  If we all don't remain alive in Christ, as we are today, how 
can that body remain in a homeostatic state of being?  What then is the 
purpose of the communion of saints if we are all saints?If all of us are 
alive and are conscious regardless where in this universe we reside, why 
wouldn't we be expected to care for, and to intercede for those whom God 
gave us to love on this earth?
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pat Ferguson" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2014 9:53 AM
Subject: Re: Praying to the dead


> Amen Again!
>
> I hear Catholic friends and Relatives talk about communicating with the 
> Dead and Saints all the time.
>
> One time I told a relative that this is not scriptural, and she got upset 
> with me.
>
> Thanks much.
>
> Many Blessings,
>
> Pat Ferguson
> "I can Do all Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me." Phillippians 
> 4:13.
>
>
> At 05:04 AM 7/26/2014, you wrote:
>>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