Tagged: mary

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Why Do Catholics Pray to Mary?

All Christians agree with the practice of praying the Our Father. However, the honor given to Mary by faithful Catholics is often mistaken for worship. This is something I run across quite often. You see, most of my childhood was spent in a primarily Protestant area. While I was growing up, not one of my friends shared my Catholic faith....

Mary, the Mother of All

Recently, a non-Catholic asked me a question. Afraid that it might be a silly question (it wasn’t), she wondered if a Protestant owning an object with the image of Mary was somehow considered objectionable (it isn’t). Apparently, this dear sister in Christ has a great affinity for our Blessed Mother and finds comfort from her. What a gift! Many Catholics...