299-2635 -2636-The intercession of Christians recognizes no boundaries: Catechism studyThomas Paul
Channel: My Helper The Holy Spirit
Date: 04/08/2021

2635 Since Abraham, intercession - asking on behalf of another has been characteristic of a heart attuned to God's mercy. In the age of the Church, Christian intercession participates in Christ's,​as an expression of the communion of saints. In intercession, he who prays looks "not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others," even to the point of praying for those 
2636 The first Christian communities lived this form of fellowship intensely. Thus the Apostle Paul gives them a share in his ministry of preaching the Gospel ​but also intercedes for them. The intercession of Christians recognizes no boundaries: "for all men, for kings and all who are in high positions,"
Shirley Thomas​# for persecutors, for the salvation of those who reject the Gospel. »