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To: Salvation

We do not have statues of our mom to bow before nor do we pray to her. When we pray, it is to Jesus.


9 posted on 05/22/2015 9:21:39 PM PDT by MamaB
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To: MamaB

Likewise for Catholics.

Good night.


10 posted on 05/22/2015 9:25:30 PM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: MamaB
"When we pray, it is to Jesus."

Do you ever pray for others? Do you ever ask anyone to pray for you? The Catholic prayer known as the "Hail Mary" says (in part) "Mary . . . pray for us sinners." It is a request to Mary for her prayer on behalf of the petitioner. In that sense, it is no different from you asking someone to pray for you or your intentions.
16 posted on 05/22/2015 10:10:22 PM PDT by Steve_Seattle
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To: MamaB

Jesus prayed to the Father.


18 posted on 05/22/2015 10:14:21 PM PDT by Steve_Seattle
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To: MamaB
We do not have statues of our mom to bow before nor do we pray to her. When we pray, it is to Jesus

You've hit the nail right smack on the head, MB! The Greek word for "worship" as found in the Gospels is proskunehoh, which is "to bow or kneel in homage to" someone or something.

26 posted on 05/22/2015 11:30:04 PM PDT by imardmd1 (Fiat Lux)
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