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   Do Catholics worship Mary?

   • The simple answer is no, Catholics don’t worship Mary. We pray to Mary, but not in the same way we pray to God—and not to worship her as a god. Jesus loved and honored his mother, and so we, too, love and honor her. Think of it in this way: If you got sick and asked a friend to pray for you, they probably would.

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   Why do we pray to Mary?

   • Why Pray to Mary? Because Jesus has given us his Blessed Mother as our great spiritual mother (Rev.12:17), a heavenly advocate who intercedes for us. Some Christians will ask, “Why pray to Mary when we can go directly to Jesus?”

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   Why do we pray to Mary and the other saints?

   • With this understanding, prayers to Mary and the other saints are a win-win situation, taking nothing away from God, but rather, prompting the person who prays to be as open to and to cooperate as generously with the grace of God as this saint did. Ask a Franciscan appears monthly in St. Anthony Messenger. Click here to learn more!

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   What do Catholics believe about Mary?

   • Jesus’ mother Mary has inspired more art and music than any other woman in history. Even in the modern age she fascinates the imaginations of men and women of all faiths. In fact, Mary has appeared on the cover of Time magazine more than any other person. What Catholics believe about this woman is very simple: Mary points us to Jesus.

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   Why did the church stop praying to Mary?

   • It didn’t do an awful lot popularly for praying to Mary until something else happened. So from AD 500 to 1500 or so, there was for various reasons a tragic decline in the knowledge of God. The gospel became increasingly cloistered. Knowledge of it became restricted to monasteries.

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   Is Mary the mother of God?

   • If Mary is the mother of Jesus, and Jesus is God, then Mary is the Mother of God. Saying Mary isn’t the Mother of God denies the divinity of Jesus. This teaching is called “theotokos,” which literally means “God-bearer.” By affirming Mary is the Mother of God, we are affirming the most fundamental Christian truth: Jesus is God.

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   Do Catholics Worship Mary? The simple answer is no, Catholics don’t worship Mary. We pray to Mary, but not in the same way we pray to God—and not to worship her as a god.

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   Answer: Why Pray to Mary? Because Jesus has given us his Blessed Mother as our great spiritual mother (Rev.12:17), a heavenly advocate who intercedes for us. Some Christians will ask, “Why pray to Mary when we can go directly to Jesus?”.

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   Apr 24, 2017 · Why do Catholics pray to the Blessed Virgin Mary and to various saints? Is there anything in the Bible to back this up? Can’t this be considered idol worship? Why not pray directly to God? The mother of Jesus Christ and the other saints have no meaning or power independent of God.

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   Aug 17, 2017 · A common misconception amongst non-Catholics is that Catholics pray to Mary like she is a deity, in the same way that the ancient Greeks prayed to the goddess Athena, or Hindus pray to Shiva. Here, Mairead explains why Catholics pray to Jesus’ mother. Catholics don’t worship Mary.

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   Jul 9, 2014 · Historian Michael Reeves explores the Catholic tradition of praying to Mary, and encourages Christians toward Jesus, our great high priest.

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   May 7, 2024 · Q: Why do Catholics pray to Mary when we can appeal directly to God? A: Catholics, of course, can pray directly to God, the Holy Trinity. Vatican II, though, recognized the “close and indissoluble tie” that unites Mary to her divine son (“Lumen Gentium,” No. 53).

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   3 days ago · Catholics pray to Mary because she is a model of faith. Her “yes” at the Annunciation (Luke 1:38), embracing God’s will despite uncertainty, is a powerful example of trust. Catholics seek to imitate her unwavering faith and obedience, praying for the grace to follow her example of surrender to God. focuscatholic. 171K followers.