Sam Shamoun EXPLAINS Why CATHOLICS PRAY to Mary

Sam Shamoun EXPLAINS Why CATHOLICS PRAY to Mary

Catholic devotion to Mary, the mother of Jesus, is often misunderstood, especially when it comes to the practice of praying to her. It's important to clarify that Catholics do not "worship" Mary in the same sense that they worship God. Instead, their prayers to Mary are acts of veneration and intercession, not of adoration, which is reserved for God alone.

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Relevant Articles/Sources:
https://answeringislamblog.wordpress.com/2021/11/22/notes-for-the-discussion-on-the-marian-doctrines/
https://answeringislamblog.wordpress.com/2021/11/23/protestant-scholarship-on-luke-126-56-and-mary-as-gods-ark/
https://answeringislamblog.wordpress.com/2021/05/18/veneration-of-the-saints-a-biblical-outline-pt-1/

Key Bible Verses on Mary:

Luke 1:28 – The angel Gabriel greets Mary with, "Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you." This highlights Mary’s unique role as chosen by God.

Luke 1:42 – Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, exclaims, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!" This verse underscores Mary's special place in salvation history.

Luke 1:46-49 (The Magnificat) – Mary says, "My soul magnifies the Lord... for behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed." This verse is often cited to justify the honor and veneration Catholics give to Mary.

John 19:26-27 – Jesus entrusts Mary to John at the crucifixion, symbolically making her the mother of all believers.

Revelation 12:1 – Mary is often interpreted as the woman "clothed with the sun," signifying her importance in the cosmic battle between good and evil.

Isaiah 7:14 – "Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel." This prophecy is fulfilled in Mary's virginal conception of Jesus, affirming her special role in God's plan for salvation.

Matthew 1:18-23 – This passage narrates how Mary was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit, confirming her role as the virgin mother of Jesus, fulfilling the prophecy from Isaiah 7:14.

Galatians 4:4 – "But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law." This refers to Mary's role in bringing Jesus into the world and highlights her importance in God's redemptive plan.

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