[Quix]

Of course, I believed and believe it to be true else I’d not have said it.

But time and God will tell.

I still believe that word choices and phrasing are important—particularly when the thread of idolatry is so near . . .

GRANT US OH BELOVED MOTHER MARY . . .

just does not sound like fitting adoration or respect

at all.

[kosta50]

GRANT US OH BELOVED MOTHER MARY . . .just does not sound like fitting adoration or respect

I would never say that. "Thank you. Pray for us..." is more appropriate.