This is not a scriptural philosophy of death. Christ erased the barrier between life and afterlife and promised all who believe in Him, are baptised, and follow Him everlasting life. The clinical death of a saint has nothing to do with his ability to hear us and communicate with Christ.
Well, I would fully agree that God promises everlasting life to those who are saved, but I'm not sure on the scriptural philosophy that supports that while they are alive "up there", they have interaction or contact with us. I'm still not solid on the scripture that supports this.
The clinical death of a saint has nothing to do with his ability to hear us and communicate with Christ.
I suppose one key issue here would be: who is a saint? As you may very well know, we believe that a Biblical "saint" refers only to any saved person. Who exactly are the "saints" for Catholics? Is it only those who have been so designated through the Vatican, or does it include all "deceased" fully saved Catholics? Can a Catholic pray to (deceased) "Aunt Joan" for intercession?