It’s sad isn’t it? I wonder if they even realize what they say. I’m inclined to think not. They simply repeat what they have been taught with little or no thought.
If they find themselves doing just that...then they need to search themselves to see just what 'relationship' they have with the Lord....for he frowns basically on repetition. I often think perhaps why they have so many rituals and idols....if one thing isn't working for them they move to the next or vary it from one day to the next.
I rather enjoy just speaking with the Lord anytime, and often do. Having to pick through which departed soul to go to seems silly at best and dangerous at it's worst... demons love to impersonate the departed...and do.