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Clear all filtersBaltimore Catechism · Lesson 31, question 334
We know that the saints hear us, because they are with God, who makes our prayers known to them.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 31, question 339
The following benefits are derived from the communion of saints:—the faithful on earth assist one another by their prayers and good works, and they are aided by the intercession of the saints in heaven, while both the saints in heaven and the faithful on earth help the souls in purgatory.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 31, question 343
It is not allowed to pray to the crucifix or images and relics of the saints, for they have no life, nor power to help us, nor sense to hear us.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 31, question 344
We pray before the crucifix and images and relics of the saints because they enliven our devotion by exciting pious affections and desires, and by reminding us of Christ and of the saints, that we may imitate their virtues.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 32, question 355
We are to worship God on Sundays and holydays of obligation by hearing Mass, by prayer, and by other good works.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 37, question 415
The faithful on earth can help the souls in Purgatory by their prayers, fasts, alms-deeds; by indulgences, and by having Masses said for them.Read the source passage →
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