Does the Bible support praying for the dead? In 2 Timothy 1:16-18, Paul prays for Onesiphorus, and many Protestant scholars admit he was likely dead. Kenny is joined by Catholic author and apologist Dave Armstrong to demonstrate why this verse supports Catholic teaching on purgatory and the communion of saints.
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Can Catholics really ask Mary and the saints in heaven to pray for them? Many Protestants say no — but the Bible says otherwise! In this episode of Catholic Bible Highlights, Kenny walks through powerful Scripture passages that show how the saints in heaven are alive, aware, praying, and participating in God’s work. Grab your Bible and your highlighter!
In my previous post, I laid out nine ideas that were central to my understanding of Catholic Marian theology when I first began my journey of reconciliation with the Roman Catholic Church. Some of them are, indeed, what is taught by the Catholic Church, some of them are mischaracterizations put forth by protesting Christians or poorly-discipled…
For those who perhaps have not heard yet, my family and I began an intentional journey of full reconciliation with the Roman Catholic Church back in June of 2018. We are still on that journey which we believe will come to a crescendo when we are received into full communion at our Parish Church on…
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