[CynicalBear]

Yeah, yeah, yeah. We have heard the denials ad nausea. It’s rather curious too. Catholics obviously understand that praying to them is wrong or they wouldn’t continually deny they do. The evidence, as I illustrated, is that they do however pray to saints.

[BlatherNaut]

Catholics do not pray to Mary or to saints as though they are somehow extensions of God. "For there is one God, and one mediator of God and men, the man Christ Jesus". The teachings of the Church are perfectly clear on this point, and anyone interested in the TRUTH regarding Catholic teaching can find it in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

Ave Maria:

Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

[Arthur McGowan]

The preposition “to” is irrelevant. Of course Catholics pray TO Mary and other saints. Prayers are addressed TO the saints, just as you can address a letter TO your mother. The address on the envelope tells you precisely nothing about what’s inside the envelope.

What is relevant is: Do they offer Mary or saints the adoration that is due to God alone? The answer is No. Every catechism ever published teaches the distinction between any honor or praise given to saints (dulia) and the adoration given to God (latria).

[Arthur McGowan]

The preposition “to” is irrelevant. Of course Catholics pray TO Mary and other saints. Prayers are addressed TO the saints, just as you can address a letter TO your mother. The address on the envelope tells you precisely nothing about what’s inside the envelope.

What is relevant is: Do they offer Mary or saints the adoration that is due to God alone? The answer is No. Every catechism ever published teaches the distinction between any honor or praise given to saints (dulia) and the adoration given to God (latria).