[Daisy4]

Thank you, but I believe the words of Jesus. No one comes to God but through him. Mary is dead, just like everyone else who will die. We serve a living God, who rose from the dead on the third day, according to the scriptures, and sits at the right hand of the Father God.

I do not pray to a dead person, but to Jesus. Jesus told us to ask in prayer IN HIS NAME.

[MineralMan]

"I do not pray to a dead person, but to Jesus. Jesus told us to ask in prayer IN HIS NAME.
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That's fine, Daisy. I'm sure nobody is going to revile you for your method of prayer. Why would they revile Catholics for their method of prayer and veneration of Mary? Surely you don't revile Catholics. Why not leave them to their own prayers and deal just with your prayers?

That seems a reasonable thing to do.

[Rutles4Ever]

The words of Jesus: "Mother, behold your son. Son, behold your mother..."

I do not pray to a dead person, but to Jesus.

Who was Jesus praying with at the Transfiguration but a couple of dead people? (Moses and Elijah)

I don't ask for anything in the name of Mary. I ask for her to pray for me and to receive for me the blessings of her Son. She dispenses graces, but all graces come from Christ.

Mary is dead, just like everyone else who will die.

Does not compute. Who could be more alive than those who have life eternal?