Sister Margarita Vásquez Sandino, a Colombian nun, was killed on November 11 in Medellin as she was traveling to visit a sick relative. The motive was believed to be robbery.
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This relates to the topic of the thread precisely how?
I wasn't there witnessing what this Randall called "idolatry", but you have to know that the Catholic Church does not have nor promote ANY idols. There is but one God in Three Divine Persons: The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit. Everyone else is just family and part of His body, known as The Church. I have pictures and reminders of many of Christ's saints (including one of my grandmother who's passed from this world). They give Glory and witness to Christ in fantastic ways.
I'm sure you keep photos of loved ones in your wallet and hanging on your walls. Would you say that you worship them? Certainly not! But looking at their pictures reminds you of them and things they've done.
Regarding praying to saints: we acknowledge what Paul said about the "crowd of witnesses cheering us on"--those being the souls who've fought the good fight and are with. Just as I call a friend to ask for prayers, I also will "call" one of my brothers or sisters in Christ who sees Him face to face and ask for his/her prayers, too.