[ReaganGeneration2]

Praying "to" is a word to indicate sending prayers toward in hopes she will intercede - it is not worshiping.

Here is the Catechism:

971 All generations will call me blessed": "The Church's devotion to the Blessed Virgin is intrinsic to Christian worship." The Church rightly honors "the Blessed Virgin with special devotion. From the most ancient times the Blessed Virgin has been honored with the title of 'Mother of God,' to whose protection the faithful fly in all their dangers and needs … . This very special devotion … differs essentially from the adoration which is given to the incarnate Word and equally to the Father and the Holy Spirit, and greatly fosters this adoration." The liturgical feasts dedicated to the Mother of God and Marian prayer, such as the rosary, an "epitome of the whole Gospel," express this devotion to the Virgin Mary.

Thus, if the devotions do not assist in the adoration of the Trinity, the devotions should stop. If you recommend throwing out all devotions to Mary, because of a few people making errors, that makes no sense. Why not encourage what works so incredibly well?

In short, Catholics do not worship Mary. Anyone who tells you differently is in grave error.

[Elsie]

Praying "to" is a word to indicate sending prayers toward in hopes she will intercede - it is not worshiping.

Didn't say it was; but thanks for answering the question that should have been asked.

[Elsie]

Praying "to" is a word to indicate sending prayers toward in hopes she will intercede ...

Really?

---

Why merely HOPE about Mary's responce; when...

 

 

A novena to St. Jude has never been known to fail for those who maintain a strong posture of faith that God is ALWAYS working behind the scenes for us.

 

http://www.stjudenovena.org/prayingthenovena.html

[Elsie]

If you recommend throwing out all devotions to Mary, because of a few people making errors, that makes no sense.

Since I didn't; I'll not go down this rabbit hole; but maerely point out that there is NO instance found, in the book Rome assembled, of ANYONE praying to Mary or asking for her help.

[Elsie]

Philippians 4:6 NRSVCE

Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

 

Mary, apparently, is NOT needed to get your 'request' special handling.

[PeterPrinciple]

Praying “to” is a word to indicate sending prayers toward in hopes she will intercede - it is not worshiping.

---

I have “chewed” the question “Who do I pray to, the Father, Jesus, or the Holy Spirit?” I reference the following.

Mat_6:6 But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.

1Pe_1:17 And remember that the heavenly Father to whom you pray has no favorites. He will judge or reward you according to what you do. So you must live in reverent fear of Him during your time as “foreigners in the land.”

Luk 11:1 Once Jesus was in a certain place praying. As He finished, one of His disciples came to Him and said, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.”

Luk 11:2 Jesus said, “This is how you should pray: “Father, may Your name be kept holy. May Your Kingdom come soon.

But my big question is why would one pray to Mary or a saint, when God the Father invites you into a direct intimate relationship with Him?

I repeat the question: Why would one pray to Mary or a saint, when God the Father invites you into a direct intimate relationship with Him?