Worship? Depends, COULD be. In any case it’s just silly. Why would you go to “an” (one of many) assistant coach, when you can go right to THE (One and only) head coach?
“What would Jesus THINK?”, “What would Jesus FEEL?”, if you bypass Him for a mere mortal? Jealousy?
Exodus 20:5 “....for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God....”. Deuteronomy
4:24 “For the Lord your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.”
Deuteronomy 5:9
Deuteronomy 6:15
Deuteronomy 32:21
Joshua 24:19
Nahum 1:2
Exodus 34:14
Why WASTE a prayer to a saint, when you are supposed to go to God Himself? For what reason would you pray to a saint? Saints after all, are mere mortal men.
It could appear to be “worship” in the light of how Catholics worship Mary. (about Mary worship, there is NO DOUBT, just denial).
I would say... Pray/worship, to others than God, at your own risk.
>> “Why WASTE a prayer to a saint, when you are supposed to go to God Himself?” <<
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Because they subconsciously know that they are not his, and thus are unworthy to call on him?