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Thanks for your reply on my inquiry about prayers to Jesus. What is the reason that we hear so little about this type of prayer (to Christ) and so much about the rosary and prayer to Mary? Don't you think one is emphasized a lot more than the other?

One thing that really stands out to me when I watch a show like Mother Angelica Live is how frequently during one show Mary's name is mentioned and she is discussed. The references to Christ are relatively few---I really mean this---I am quite amazed by it as I watch. I don't like that!! I love the Lord very much, and honestly it grieves me to hear someone else receive more attention than Him. Can you understand that? Can you explain why this is? Sincerely, hopefulpilgrim

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Pilgrim, I will try to give a "gut" explanation of the "Mary" phenomenon . I think it has to do with a cultural view of motherhood . we have all heard of the much caricatured "Jewish mother " who has great influence over her son . (Just ask any woman married to a Jewish son). Anyway, there as a hint of her influence in the Gospel according to John . The first miracle worked by Jesus was at the request of His mother. "They have no wine"
Also, events at Guadaloupe, Mexico in 1541 (the miracle portrait) and Lourdes (healings) and Fatima, Portugal("miracle of the sun, witnessed by 40,000) probably serve to get our attention .
Understand, this is my personal opinion .