[82nd Bragger]

There is no spiritual reverence shown to pictures of parents or children in word or deed - not a good analogy. There IS spiritual reverence shown to mary and the apostles in Catholicism, neither of whom can help anyone gain salvation. Please read Matthew 6:9

[vladimir998]

Were these “idols” reverenced? 1 Kings 6:23

[Mrs. Don-o]

People have been known to display pictures of dear ones in public, put flowers in front of them, even kiss them. These are signs of honor and spiritual reverence Honoring our fathers and mothers (a part of which might be treating their pictures with special reverence)is commended by God. But such honor or veneration is not the same as adoration.

Adoration is for God alone. All Christians and Jews know that.

[PJBankard]

There is no spiritual reverence shown to pictures of parents or children in word or deed - not a good analogy. There IS spiritual reverence shown to mary and the apostles in Catholicism, neither of whom can help anyone gain salvation. Please read Matthew 6:9

82nd Bragger: A Catholic's "prays" (as you call it) are reverent requests to Mary the Mother of God, the Angels, and the Saints to pray to God on our behalf.

I'm sure you have asked a friend/family to pray for someone who was sick.