لماذا يصلي الكاثوليك لمريم؟ لطلب شفاعتها، وليس لعبادتها

Catholics pray to Mary to ask for her prayers, as they would ask a friend at church to pray for them. The Church teaches that worship belongs to God alone. Mary receives a higher honor than any other saint, but honor, not adoration. Orthodox Christians share the practice; most Protestant churches reject it. ChurchAsks Mary’s prayers?In its own words CatholicYes”We can pray with and to her” (Catechism 2679) Eastern OrthodoxYes”Most holy Theotokos, save us!” (the close of most services) LutheranNo”the…