Many non-Catholics believe we “worship” the saints by praying to them. This is not the case at all. We ask them to pray for us, with us; much the same way we ask those family members and friends here on earth to do. This practice has been part of Christianity since the very beginning.

"Why do Catholics worship Mary?" This is a question I’ve often heard from those who don’t understand exactly what Mary, Jesus’ Mother, means to us. What do Catholics really believe about Mary?