Many Catholics (including Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and the Assyrian Church of the East) will "venerate" Mary and the saints by praying to them. However, the Bible commands us to pray to God and to God alone. There is not one scripture that says to pray to anyone else. Prayer is an act of worship …
A Biblical Evaluation of Marian Dogmas The status, nature, and role of Mary, the mother of Jesus, mark a clear distinction between Roman Catholic tradition and the plain teaching of Scripture. The following examines the principal Catholic claims concerning Mary strictly in light of the Bible. Does Scripture place Mary in a uniquely exalted position …
