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Catholics worship only God. However, we venerate, or honor, saints and, in doing so, honor their Creator. This is little different from honoring George Washington or Abraham Lincoln or other historical figures. Catholics believe in the Communion of Saints and the Mystical Body of Christ which includes all saints, living and dead, who are united spiritually.
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What is saint worship?
To worship the so called Saints, who are themselves but men and women is an abomination in the sight of God. " ...and thou shalt have no other God's before me, and none other shalt thou worship" Robert.
Is worship of saints and the virgin Mary encouraged in the Council of Trent?
Yes, the Council of Trent reaffirmed the veneration of saints and the Virgin Mary as important aspects of Catholic belief and practice. It emphasized the intercessory role of saints and Mary in prayers, while also condemning any worship that detracts from the adoration due to God alone.
Do Catholics worship saints?
Catholics worship only God. However, we venerate, or honor, saints and, in doing so, honor their Creator. This is little different from honoring George Washington or Abraham Lincoln or other historical figures. Catholics believe in the Communion of Saints and the Mystical Body of Christ which includes all saints, living and dead, who are united spiritually.
Why do Roman Catholics worship so many images?
Catholics do not worship anyone but God. Catholics do have images and statues of saints in Church and in their homes to honor the memory of certain saints. This is no different that a person displaying photos of the family or loved ones in their home or office, especially if those persons are deceased.
What is a crazy fact about Catholics?
Catholics do not worship saints, the Blessed Virgin, idols or the pope. They worship only God. Now that is a crazy fact that many Protestants will contest but a fact nonetheless.
What is the term describing the worship of saints?
The term is "saint veneration" or "saint worship", which refers to the practice of honoring saints for their holiness and intercession. It is a common practice in many branches of Christianity, particularly in Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy.
Why do Catholics worship the saints since this not in the bible?
Catholics do not worship the saints. Worship is reserved for God alone. We honor, or venerate, the saints as wonderful role models and intercessors. When we honor the saints, we also honor their Creator. Much the same as when we honor a great painting, or scupture or piece of music, we honor the artist. Saints make much better role models than athletes, rock stars actors and actresses who seem to be worshiped by all-too-many people these days. That is not in the bible either.
Why do some Catholics ask the saints for help?
Saints are believed to be divinely connected with God, like a direct line. So we pray to them to ask them to ask God to help us, or pray to God for us, we believe God can do some miracles, through the saints. For a Catholic, the Saints are very much alive and in heaven, and just as you would ask a friend to pray for you, you can ask the saints to pray for you as well. Catholics use the word "pray" in the traditional sense of the word, whereas most protestants use "pray" to be the same thing as worship. Catholics do NOT worship saints.
Why do Catholics worship the Guadalupe virgen?
Catholics do not worship the Virgin of Guadalupe. Catholics worship God alone.
Where do Irish Catholics worship?
They worship God in churches as do all Catholics.
What churches worship Saints?
No churches worship saints. We worship God alone. We honor, or venerate the saints.
How does the church answer the criticism that Catholics pray to saints?
Catholics don't pray to saints they pray with saints to god with their prayers helping us. We also pray with Mary to pray for us. hence we don't say 'St.Andrew i pray to you' we say 'St.Andrew pray for us'
