Why do Catholics pray for the dead? In this episode, Justin Hibbard continues the series on the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church by talking about the another facet on the communion of saints - praying for those in purgatory.

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SHOW NOTES:

* 2 Maccabees chapter 12

* A Protestant Guide to Catholic Bibles

* Timeline of the Canon of Scripture

* Why do Jews Pray for the Dead

* A Jewish Lesson on Catholic Prayers for the Dead

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