[caww]

Maybe because they are taught they should ask Mary to Pray for them at an early age and thereafter reinforced by the church in thier doctrines, I would guess

I’d much rather a live person pray for me and or with me as it’s then two way communication... Better yet, when I struggle to find the words of my heart and mind Gods Holy Spirit actively does so on my behalf...with words which are assuredly perfect.... You know there are times all we can do is a sigh...and be before Him....There is something quite wonderful about just Being before Him. “Be still and KNOW that I am God”...I like the KNOW part best.

[Mad Dawg]

Maybe because they are taught they should ask Mary to Pray for them at an early age and thereafter reinforced by the church in their doctrines, I would guess

Convert here. Became Catholic at the age of 46. Zero Marian piety in my growing up home.

I’d much rather a live person pray for me and or with me as it’s then two way communication...

Well, we believe she is alive. "He is the god of the living, for all live to Him."

And as for "two way communication," well, I'm beginning to think a lot of people don't know what they're missing.