By way of explanation.  We ask the saints both here on earth as well as in 
heaven to pray to the Lord for and with us.  We feel asking the saints in 
heaven to pray for and with us is no different than asking you to pray for a 
petition I might have.  We believe the saints in heaven are not unable to 
pray with us because they are present with the Lord.   I know when my son 
was giving me so much trouble a while back and when my husband was suffering 
from the disease which finally claimed his life.  I sought prayers from you 
all as well as other saints both on this earth and in heaven for which I 
extend to you my eternal thanks.  The Lord granted me what appears to be the 
outcome I desired for which I am grateful.  I believe he hears all prayers 
no matter from where they come.  Mary understands sorrow, as well as great 
joy.  We all can learn from her marvelous example, and rest in the peace she 
experienced.  I am practicing this though I have not perfected it.  We all 
should feel more at peace if we learned too leave our cares with our Lord, 
rather than attempting to carry them alone.  But I digress.
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From: "Rhonda" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 6:59 PM
Subject: Re: Marian Theology


> Soo, Catholics mean Mary is the Mother of God.....it's not just a title
> what if they called her  Mother Of Jesus....that would be the earthly
> function she served.  I wonder if  people who pray to Mary do so because
> they feel more comfortable talking to her.....I've always wondered why one
> would pray to Mary if  they had direct access to God through Jesus?  Still 
> I
> never argue with people about it.....they believe  basically the same as I
> do.
> Rhonda
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