# Intercession ## Catechism of the Catholic Church A form of prayer of petition on behalf of others. The prayer of intercession leads us to pray as Christ, our unique Intercessor, prayed ([[4.1.1.3.p98#^ccc-2634|2634]]). ## Ignatius Catholic Study Bible **Intercession of the Saints** Christians are said to have approached angels in heaven, the firstborn enrolled in heaven, and the spirits of just men made perfect: [[hebrews-12#^hebrews-12-1|Heb 12:1, 22-24]] Moses and Elijah appear to Jesus and Peter, James, and John: [[matthew-17#^matthew-17-3|Mt 17:3-4]]; [[mark-09#^mark-09-4|Mk 9:4-5]]; [[luke-09#^luke-09-30|Lk 9:30-33]] Heavenly beings are aware of things on earth: [[luke-15#^luke-15-7|Lk 15:7, 10]]; [[1-timothy-05#^1-timothy-05-21|1 Tim 5:21]]; [[revelation-05#^revelation-05-8|Rev 5:8]]; [[revelation-06#^revelation-06-10|6:10]]; [[revelation-08#^revelation-08-3|8:3]] Twenty-four elders in heaven intercede with God for Christians on earth: [[revelation-05#^revelation-05-8|Rev 5:8]] Angels offer to God the prayers of Christians on earth: [[revelation-08#^revelation-08-3|Rev 8:3]] *See also* [[angel|Angels]]; [[church]]; [[saint|Saints]] ### Sources [[index-of-doctrines|Index of Doctrines]]