(2) Catholics do not "consult" those enjoying eternal life - they ask for their prayers.
there is a difference between saying "pray for me" and conjuring up the witch of Endor for a fortune-telling session.
It's too bad, then, that there are NO NT examples of ANYONE asking for help from the old OT prophets, Kings, Judges, etc.
Just GOD, their Rock and their Salvation.
Nothing was inferred, stated or suggested of any other method.