Prayer Part 4: Content of Prayer (Part 2)

Fr. Matthias Shehad explores the concept and content of prayer, focusing on the intercession of the Saints. He clarifies the difference between Christ’s unique mediation for salvation and the intercessory prayers of the Saints, who are righteous and alive before God. Using biblical examples from Abraham, Job, Moses, and others, Fr. Matthias explains how God honors the prayers of His chosen servants and invites their intercession on our behalf. Fr. Matthias also discusses the biblical foundation for asking Saints to pray for us, their awareness of our earthly conditions, and the spiritual relationship between heaven and earth. He emphasizes the role of intercession as a form of active participation in God’s work, highlighting how God responds to the prayers of the righteous. The talk concludes by addressing the spirituality behind seeking intercession, the fellowship of love within the Church, and how God permits the support of angels and Saints amid spiritual battles.