#12114 Why Do Catholics Pray to Saints If Jesus Is the Only Intercessor? - Karlo Broussard

If Christ is our sole mediator, why does the Church encourage prayer to saints? We explore the biblical foundation for intercession, along with Catholic teaching on mediums, Purgatory, and receiving glorified bodies in Heaven.

Questions Covered:

• 07:21 – What is the Catholic stand about mediums?
• 15:29 – Can we speak to people in the past in any other way apart from pagan means?
• 18:57 – Why do we pray to Saints when Jesus says there is only one intercessor?
• 37:27 – Did Pope John Paul II originate the idea of receiving our glorified bodies in Heaven?
• 47:00 – Can you explain what Purgatory is like for people? Can you pray for yourself in Purgatory