When it comes to prayer Catholics like to pray something that is called the rosary. One of the prayers they mention is called, "Hail Mary". The prayer goes like this, " Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of death. Amen."
When it comes to praying to Mary there is no mention of this in the Bible. The Bible calls the Lord Jesus Christ are high priest and the one who is stands between us and God. When one prays, we should do so in the name of Jesus. Praying to Mary is the same as praying to a tree or stone or any other idol that one can come up with. Even if praying to Mary would make a difference why would one want to approach a third party, when you can directly communicate with the Father God through His son Jesus.
Most Catholics that I have discussed this with have argued that since Mary is the mother of Christ, because of her close relationship with Him, she is better able to get a hold of his "ear". But this shows a lack of faith and relationship. God wants us to spend time with Him, to know Him.
When Moses was on mount Sinai receiving the Ten Commandments from God, Moses asked the Lord to see God's glory. God did not say to Moses that he could not grant his request, that he would have to find someone like Mary to take his request to the Father, no God spoke to Moses and said that He would allow Him to see His glory as He walked on by Moses after Moses was placed in the cleft of the rock.
If you are someone who is seeking to know God you can meet God personally. Just cry out to Him and ask Him to meet you where ever you are at. The Lord will come to meet you. After all He came to this world to die for sinners like you and me so that we can one day be where He is now. God does intervene daily in the affairs of men. You don't have to look for a third party to be a go between. He is waiting at the throne of heaven wanting to hear from you right now.
Further scripture references that will help one understand what has been spoken includes the following: Hebrews 7:25, John 3:16-17, Exodus 33:17-23.
When it comes to praying to Mary there is no mention of this in the Bible. The Bible calls the Lord Jesus Christ are high priest and the one who is stands between us and God. When one prays, we should do so in the name of Jesus. Praying to Mary is the same as praying to a tree or stone or any other idol that one can come up with. Even if praying to Mary would make a difference why would one want to approach a third party, when you can directly communicate with the Father God through His son Jesus.
Most Catholics that I have discussed this with have argued that since Mary is the mother of Christ, because of her close relationship with Him, she is better able to get a hold of his "ear". But this shows a lack of faith and relationship. God wants us to spend time with Him, to know Him.
When Moses was on mount Sinai receiving the Ten Commandments from God, Moses asked the Lord to see God's glory. God did not say to Moses that he could not grant his request, that he would have to find someone like Mary to take his request to the Father, no God spoke to Moses and said that He would allow Him to see His glory as He walked on by Moses after Moses was placed in the cleft of the rock.
If you are someone who is seeking to know God you can meet God personally. Just cry out to Him and ask Him to meet you where ever you are at. The Lord will come to meet you. After all He came to this world to die for sinners like you and me so that we can one day be where He is now. God does intervene daily in the affairs of men. You don't have to look for a third party to be a go between. He is waiting at the throne of heaven wanting to hear from you right now.
Further scripture references that will help one understand what has been spoken includes the following: Hebrews 7:25, John 3:16-17, Exodus 33:17-23.
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