[MassExodus]

I always thought it was wierd that folks consider Peter the foundation of the Church,

wasn't PAUL the one who preached to the gentiles and spread the word BEYOND the Jews?

Of course, I've never understood why some folks would pray to the woman from whom God chose to birth himself.

[yankeedame]

wasn't PAUL the one who preached to the gentiles and spread the word BEYOND the Jews?

True. Without him the beief of Christ as the Messiah,etc. would have withered on the vine as a Jewish heracy.(sp??) Of course, I've never understood why some folks would pray to the woman from whom God chose to birth himself.

It's called "intercession".

[ninachka]

Of course, I've never understood why some folks would pray to the woman from whom God chose to birth himself.

Think of it this way: The Holy Theotokos, the blessed Virgin Mary, is the MOTHER of God. Who better to ask assistance of when wanting a favor from the Almighty than His own Mother? Asking for The Holy Virgin to pray to the Lord for help for you is simply asking for some extra-special help from one that is closer to Him and has a special place in His Kingdom.