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Recent content by Abrey098

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    Is the Church now charging money to be confirmed?

    I'm in the UK and I had the exact same thing happen. Went through this September through to March of this year. Free RCIA, free bible, free books, baptism and confirmation free. Only thing charged for would be retreats/pilgrimages (Coach fees etc) Really surprised me when I first became a...
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    Praying to Saints

    Sums up the basics of Christianity pretty well.
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    Praying to Saints

    Although we know people are rewarded at death, with Heaven immediately(Not all, but the good). Luke 16:19-31 The parable of the poor man Lazarus Christs words to the thief at the crucifixion, shows that he will be Heaven with Christ at his death. Luke 23:43 " And he said to him, “Truly, I say...
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    Praying to Saints

    Those in Heaven aren't dead technically speaking. "John 3:16 16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life."
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    Praying to Saints

    In the Litany of Saints. one line reads, ALL THE HOLY PATRIARCHS AND PROPHETS, pray for us. I've seen a few recitations of the Litany and Abraham is mentioned by name in some. There are a few cases of prayers for intercessions from those in Heaven, pre-Nicene (some people suggest the prayers...
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    Praying to Saints

    To add my thoughts on this. As a new Catholic convert. It was something to think about and prayer over, over the time I'd prepared for baptism and conformation. Just as someone in the congregation would pray for someone, the Saints in Heaven are able to pray for us. As with these prayers we...
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    Please sign my petition

    It won't change anything. Nothing can be done about it. Shouldn't let your own religious beliefs get in the way of everyone else.