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Why do Catholics pray to saints? Why not just pray to Jesus?

April 26, 2017Catholics Jesus Pray Saints

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Why do Catholics pray to saints? Why not just pray to Jesus?

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We absolutely should pray to Jesus! But that does not mean we should not pray for each other, and ask others to pray for us. Prayers to saints are, simply put, asking holy people to pray for us. The Bible tells us that the prayers of holy people are powerful (Jas 5:16). The saints in heaven are aware of what happens on earth (Heb 12:1, Rev 6:10), and their prayers are offered to God (Rev 8:3-4). Asking for prayers from saints does not interfere with our relationship with Jesus, it enhances it!