I was born into a Jewish home and raised by my Orthodox Grandparents until the age of 12. My mother who is married to a Methodist did not keep her home religious, we had a Christmas tree and a Menorah, I was given presents at Easter and for Passover. I grew up in a neighborhood that was split Jewish and Catholic, my best friends in High School were Catholic and I was at Mass more then at Temple for most of those years. My college roommate for my Freshman and Sophomore years was Hindu.
I married a Baptist whose mother was (I mean no offense by this description) what I knew as a bible “thumper” faith healing, speaking in tongues, tent revivals, etc. After spending a good portion of my life with the belief I was being called to the Catholic Church, I converted four years ago.
I actually have a point to my “unusual” religious background -
The only people I have ever met that believe or claim Catholics pray to Mary are non-Catholics.
I am glad that you responded to the call to become Catholic.
I did the same many years ago and I have always been thankful that I did.
Keep the Faith.
That’s a pretty wild journey! I’m glad you found the Church. And your point is very accurate, but we must remember that for every non-Catholic who believe Catholics worship Mary there are many more non-Catholics who don’t believe that.
Freegards, God bless