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Why do catholics ask Mary to pray for them why not just ask in Jesus name doesnt the bible say He is seated at the right hand of the Father and that He is the only way to the Father?
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∙ 15y ago
The way I understand it, Catholics aren't praying TO Mary,exactly. I think it's more asking Mary to put a good word in for you. Kind of like asking a friend to pray for you. Catholics DON'T worship Mary.
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