Catholics believe that the family of God resides not only on earth but also in heaven in the communion of saints. As we can ask another person to pray for us to God, we can also ask the saints in heaven to pray for us. It is not idolatry since a Catholic never adores the saints but simply venerates them and asks for their intercession before the throne of God.
Go Deeper
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Catechism on the Communion of Saints
- Dr. Martignoni on the Communion of the Saints
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Fr. John Hardon on the Communion of Saints
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All in the Family, the Communion of Saints
