What do the dead say when they speak to you?
Well, I should separate things: the Communion of Saints is more like, well, communion. A sharing, a togetherness, an awareness of the presence of all the Saints, with us. This awareness is particularly accute during Holy Eucharist or the Litany of the Saints. it is a hard thing to describe in words, but it is real.
With St. Mary, it is different. She is like a spiritual mother, a wordless comfort. And, with my deceased mother, it is quite different again. We were very close and went through very difficult times alone together. Her presence and communication is the strongest, though I could not say there are words either.
I thought pretty much everyone had this experience or "conversation" with departed loved ones. Of some kind anyway. Never for you?
thanks for your reply,