prayer in which requests are asked from God.
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Praying to people outside the Trinity
I understand that the Roman Catholic church direct some prayers to Mary, the mother of Jesus. For me it would be strange to address my prayers to anyone outside the Holy Trinity. Do Catholics pray to ...
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What is “intercession” and what kinds of “intercessory prayer” are there?
Different traditions seem to have different ideas about intercession.
What are the major different types of "intercessory prayer" and which traditions employ them?
If applicable to the definition, ...
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What is the basis for the solicitation of prayers from dead saints?
How did the practice of soliciting the prayers of dead saints originate? Is it in the bible? The apocrypha? A papal decree?
On a side note, which groups practice this type of prayer?
I am ...
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Do angels pray for us? [closed]
I was reading about henotheism and it hinted at the fact that some Christians believe that angels are intercessors.
Quite simply, do angels pray for us? Can we ask angels for intercession?
