[annalex]

There are 8 Jesus statues. There are 20 Mary Statues. There are 12 books on the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. There are 44 on Mary/Rosary. There are 13 Catholic pictures. 7 of them have Mary in them or are all about Mary.

The store in question is www.catholicstore.com.

The books are in about 40 categories. One is Mary / Rosary. Others are on a wide array of issues. Blogger picked one particular topic to illustrate lack of interest in fundamental theology. He could also have picked Reference / Education, (61 items), Philosophy / Theology(64), Sacraments (19), Catechisms (4), Apologetic (83, highly recommend this one), Liturgical / Mass / Issues (41), Encyclicals / Letters / Law (76); Religion & History / Papacy (51), and I am skipping over less weighty devotional or personal growth categories.

Statues of Mary are traditional. Jesus is traditionally shown on a cross (14 categories, did not count items in them, did not count medals and body crosses, or jewelry).

Now, devotions to Mary are indeed strikingly popular in Catholicism, no question. It is a good thing. I am sure some Catholics misunderstand marianism. (I am likewise sure that nearly all Protestants misunderstand the scripture). Overall, if you love Christ you will love Mary. Among the signs of divine election, a friendship of the Blessed Virgin is the surest. Think about it.

[HarleyD]

Statues of Mary are traditional.

Tsk, tsk. And to think that Joseph get's relegated to selling homes.

St. Joseph Statue and Home Sales Kit-Saint Joseph Statue "ASK, AND YOU SHALL RECEIVE".

[Blogger]

My point was not to try to discuss the whole of Catholic theology. My point was to show the devotion to Mary as opposed to the devotion to Jesus. Period.

[Kolokotronis]

"Among the signs of divine election, a friendship of the Blessed Virgin is the surest. Think about it."

Yup!