I think that is a lovely thought, just not sure about it. I wish it to be true, but I just don't know. It is foreign to my way of thinking I guess, because I have never been taught that.
>>I think that is a lovely thought, just not sure about it. I wish it to be true, but I just don't know. It is foreign to my way of thinking I guess, because I have never been taught that.<<
The idea of "praying to the dead", or even "praying for the dead" is foreign to the Scriptures, also... But, both are an integral part of Roman Catholic dogma...
I think that is a lovely thought, just not sure about it. ladyinred wrote : I wish it to be true, but I just don't know. It is foreign to my way of thinking I guess, because I have never been taught that.
It is based on the Body of Christ. As St. Paul says in 1 Cor and Romans and Ephesians, we are part of the Body of Christ. Since death cannot separate us from Christ, we understand that even after our physical bodies have died, we are united - even more closely - to Jesus Christ and His Mystical Body. We are as cells - and when one suffers, the others suffer. When one is glorified, others are glorified. The Church is primarily a community in Christ - which transcends death itself. Thus we are united with those people who have already gone to receive their reward in heaven.
It is a beautiful and consoling way of looking at things for those who have recently suffered the lose of a loved one. It keeps us united with these people. And being united with Christ, their love is now so much stronger. They will certainly care about our welfare as we continue to struggle here on earth.
Regards