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Do you not ask your family and friends to pray for you when you are facing some tribulation? Why should we not beseech Mary to do the same? In 2nd Corinthians 1:11, Paul says the prayers of the many strengthens and blesses a faith community

One difference is we aren’t praying to our friends and family. “ Hey Mom, include me in your prayers if you want” is much different than bowing my head and praying to Mary.

If the bible is the divine word of God and he’s included in the bible everything we need to know, then why no command to pray to Mary? Why didn’t Jesus tell his disciples to pray to Mary when he was gone?

I go to the source. Statues, trinkets, and robotic, ritualistic religion won’t get you any favors with God. He’s a jealous God and I don’t think praying to Mary and glorifying her is what he intended. However, this is just my opinion. If you love the lord and believe and follow Jesus through your actions, then carry on with the extra stuff.

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Posted by UGATiger26

Jacksonville, FL

Member since Dec 2009

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Posted on 10/7/20 at 9:48 am to pcolatiger28

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One difference is we aren’t praying to our friends and family. “ Hey Mom, include me in your prayers if you want” is much different than bowing my head and praying to Mary.

Interesting. What's the difference between...

"Mom, could you pray for me?"

and

"Pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death."

At the end of the day, they are both a petition to be prayed for.

Everything else in the Hail Mary is either a statement of fact or quoting scripture.

This post was edited on 10/7/20 at 9:52 am

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Posted by Man4others

Member since Aug 2017

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Posted on 10/7/20 at 10:17 am to pcolatiger28

It’s laughable to think Jesus would frown upon people for praying to his mother.

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