[MayflowerMadam]

Let me see... I have a Bible (God’s Word) in one hand, and a catechism in the other hand. Hmmmm... which one trumps the other?

I can sort-of “get it” when it comes to “respectful veneration”. But why waste your time when it could be better spent studying God’s Word and praying directly to Him?

A Catholic dictionary defines “venerate” as “to honor, admire, and regard with respect.” No mention of praying. Praying through anyone, dead or alive, is idolatry and blasphemy.

[mlizzy]

Let me see... I have a Bible (God’s Word) in one hand, and a catechism in the other hand. Hmmmm... which one trumps the other? ... why waste your time [regarding respectful veneration] when it could be better spent studying God’s Word and praying directly to Him? ... Praying through anyone, dead or alive, is idolatry and blasphemy.

I have a monster head cold, your comment has loathsome leanings, and I've already quoted the CCC on idolatry, so I'm passing on this one, leaving more time to pray to (and for!) my dead mother [08-08-08].

Dear Mom ... You may or not know this, but our country is (as dad would say) "in deeper s**t than we can carry," and I ask you for your prayers, while we all continue to pray for your soul (and dad's too!) as well.

St. Genevieve, please pray for "Murph" (and the whole world) ...
St. Maximilian Kolbe, on your feast day, please pray for us!