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Catholics do not have to face east when they pray. They can face any direction. Muslims turn towards Mecca when they pray which may be east depending upon the location of the person.
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Do Catholics pray to statues?
No, Catholics do not pray to statues. Catholics pray to God, Jesus, and ask Saints to pray for them.
Which city do Jews face when they pray?
Jews pray facing the east-in the direction of Jerusalem
Where do Roman Catholics pray?
Catholics can pray anywhere, they don't have a certain place where they can only pray. They pray in places like churches, their home, or wherever
Why do Muslims face east to pray?
Muslims face towards the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the most sacred site in Islam, when they pray as a way to unify the Muslim community and demonstrate their submission to God. This direction is known as the qibla. Muslims around the world face the Kaaba in Mecca during their five daily prayers as a symbol of unity in worship.
Why do Catholics pray through the priest?
Catholics do not pray through the priest. The priest prays and the congregation responds. Or the priest and the congregation pray together.
Why when you pray the direction of the qibla is in the direction of the sunset?
It depends where on the earth you are. We pray facing the House of God in Mecca. If you are in America you would face East or North East. If you are in Europe you would be facing South East or South, etc. In India and China you would face West.
How can catholics pray during lent?
pray like normal
What day do Catholics pray for the sick?
.Catholic AnswerThere really is not special day, Catholics pray for the sick every day.
What day do Catholics remember and pray especially for those who are sick?
Catholics pray for the sick every day, there is no special day reserved for this.
How do catholics pray and how often?
We Pray The Prayers Jesus Taught Us. And We Pray As Often As We Want. And they pray twice when they sing!
Why do Catholics pray in a church?
I am a catholic and we pray in Church to show our respect to God
Which direction would Muslims face to pray in the Central United States of America?
towards the east and Mecca
