We pray to Christ in accordance with the biblical model. We have direct access to Him. The New Testament is filled with examples of the writers telling us to pray for each other.
I don't pray to my mom or day who are in Heaven; I don't pray to Paul or Peter; I don't pray to Mary. They are all in Heaven and cannot hear our prayers.
Agreed
I don't pray to my mom or day who are in Heaven; I don't pray to Paul or Peter; I don't pray to Mary.
Neither do Catholics.
You have still not answered my question: So, when your friends, or even strangers, ask you to pray for them, you refuse and tell them to go directly to Jesus?