Why do Catholics pray to the saints and Mary?
Pastor Jay says… this is a common misconception about the Roman Catholic Church that people in Protestant traditions make. If you had a problem, it may be likely that you would ask for people to pray for you. This is called intercessory prayer. An example of this in our church is our prayer chain, people praying for those who need them. The Roman Catholic tradition does not pray to the saints and Mary, but asks the saints and Mary to pray for them. As the Hail Mary states, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. The idea is that the saints and Mary are favored in Gods sight and may have Jesus ear. While intercessory prayer is a wonderful tradition of the church, we are reminded that Christ has bridged the gap between us and the Father and we are invited to pray to God, Father, Son, and Spirit to love and support us. Back to Top Why do Catholics wear a cross with Jesus on it (a crucifix) and the majority of Protestant religions wear one without Jesus on it? Pastor Jay sa
