Well, well, well….
This is quite fascinating!
For about a year now, I’ve been investigating the Catholic Church and its teachings.
I never expected to do that, but it all started about a year ago when I made the simple (I thought) statement that you really should not pray to Mary.
In case you missed it:
Well, that set off a firestorm of comments and emails to my Inbox of people ready to fight me for DARING to say you shouldn't pray to Mary.
I've never seen people more upset about anything I've ever posted.
And that then led to me doing a bunch more research to try and understand what's going on here.
Why is this such a big deal?
Why do Catholics pray to Mary?
Why do they not think that's obvious heresy and idolatry?
And I've learned a LOT along the way.
The Catholics themselves are not all united in what they believe, but I would say in general most believe it's perfectly fine to pray to Mary and they call her a co-Mediator and co-Redeemer with Jesus Christ.
I have said repeatedly that I think that is wildly heretical and people have lost their minds when I said that.
But....it looks like perhaps Pope Leo reads WLT Report because he just released a new update to official Catholic Doctrine and he has RESCINDED the titles of Co-Redeemer and Co-Mediator for Mary -- or as they sometimes call it "Co-Redemtrix" -- which I know sounds a little strange and kind evokes something like Dominatrix, which is creepy.
But however you slice it, I've known my whole life that Mary is not a "Co-Redemtrix" and now even the Catholic Church has admitted it!
Take a look:
The Vatican clarifies that Mary is not "Co-redemtrix" pic.twitter.com/j8KBaDL6ul
— Glorious God (@GloriousGod01) November 4, 2025
Happy to help you all out!
Next up, stop actually PRAYING TO MARY, stop praying to "the Saints", stop elevating "the Rosary" above Jesus Christ, and stop elevating the Catholic Church above Jesus Christ!
Memo to Pope Leo: work on all of that next, and that should keep you busy for the next 5-10 years!
Oh, and "Purgatory" is also highly heretical and idolatrous too, but hey, who's counting?
In case you don't believe me, here is VaticanNews on the big change:
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith on Tuesday, 4 November 2025, published Mater populi fidelis (“The Mother of the Faithful People”), a Doctrinal Note “On Some Marian Titles Regarding Mary’s Cooperation in the Work of Salvation.” Signed by the Prefect, Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, and the Secretary for the Dicastery’s Doctrinal Section, Monsignor Armando Matteo, the Note was approved by the Pope on 7 October.
Mater populi fidelis (MPF) is the fruit of a long and complex collegial effort. It is a doctrinal document on Marian devotion, centred on the figure of Mary, who is associated with the work of Christ as Mother of believers. The Note provides a significant biblical foundation for devotion to Mary, as well as marshalling various contributions from the Fathers, the Doctors of the Church, elements of Eastern tradition, and the thought of recent Popes.
In this positive framework, the doctrinal text analyses a number of Marian titles, encouraging the adoption of some of those appellations and warning against the use of others. Titles such as “Mother of Believers,” “Spiritual Mother,” “Mother of the Faithful” are noticed with approval in the Note. Conversely, the title of “Co-redemptrix” is deemed inappropriate and problematic. The title of “Mediatrix” is considered unacceptable when it takes on a meaning that excludes Jesus Christ; however, it can used appropriately so long as it expresses an inclusive and participatory mediation that glorifies the power of Christ. The titles “Mother of Grace” and “Mediatrix of All Graces” are considered acceptable when used in a very precise sense, but the document also warns of particularly broad explanations of the meaning of the terms.
Essentially, the Note reaffirms Catholic doctrine, which has always emphasised that everything in Mary is directed towards the centrality of Christ and His salvific work. For this reason, even if some Marian titles admit of an orthodox interpretation through correct exegesis, Mater populi fidelis says it is preferable to avoid them.
In his presentation of the Doctrinal Note, Cardinal Fernández expresses appreciation for popular devotion but warns against groups and publications that propose a certain dogmatic development and raise doubts among the faithful, including through social media. The main problem in interpreting these titles applied to Our Lady, he says concerns the way of understanding Mary's association with Christ's work of redemption (paragraph 3).
Co-redemptrix
Regarding the title “Co-redemptrix,” the Note recalls that “some Popes have used the title “without elaborating much on its meaning.” Generally, it continues, “they have presented the title in two specific ways: in reference to Mary’s divine motherhood (insofar as she, as Mother, made possible the Redemption that Christ accomplished) or in reference to her union with Christ at the redemptive Cross. The Second Vatican Council refrained from using the title for dogmatic, pastoral, and ecumenical reasons. Saint John Paul II referred to Mary as ‘Co-redemptrix’ on at least seven occasions, particularly relating this title to the salvific value of our sufferings when they are offered together with the sufferings of Christ, to whom Mary is united especially at the Cross” (18).The document cites an internal discussion within the then-Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, which in February 1996 had discussed the request to proclaim a new dogma on Mary as “Co-redemptrix or Mediatrix of all graces.” Then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was opposed to such a definition, arguing, “the precise meaning of these titles is not clear, and the doctrine contained in them is not mature. […] It is not clear how the doctrine expressed in these titles is present in Scripture and the apostolic tradition.”
Later, in 2002, the future Benedict XVI expressed himself publicly in the same way: “The formula ‘Co-redemptrix’ departs to too great an extent from the language of Scripture and of the Fathers and therefore gives rise to misunderstandings… Everything comes from Him [Christ], as the Letter to the Ephesians and the Letter to the Colossians, in particular, tell us; Mary, too, is everything that she is through Him. The word ‘Co-redemptrix’ would obscure this origin.”
The note clarifies that Cardinal Ratzinger did not deny the good intentions behind the proposal, nor the valuable aspects reflected in it, but nonetheless maintained that they were “being expressed in the wrong way” (19).
Pope Francis also expressed his clear opposition to the use of the title Co-Redemptrix on at least three occasions.
Tuesday’s Doctrinal Note concludes: “It would not be appropriate to use the title ‘Co-redemptrix’ to define Mary’s cooperation. This title risks obscuring Christ’s unique salvific mediation and can therefore create confusion and an imbalance in the harmony of the truths of the Christian faith. […] When an expression requires many, repeated explanations to prevent it from straying from a correct meaning, it does not serve the faith of the People of God and becomes unhelpful” (22).Mediatrix
The Note emphasises that “the biblical statement about Christ’s exclusive mediation is conclusive. Christ is the only Mediator” (24).At the same time, MPF recognises “the fact that the word ‘mediation’ is commonly used in many areas of everyday life, where it is understood simply as cooperation, assistance, or intercession. As a result, it is inevitable that the term would be applied to Mary in a subordinate sense. Used in this way, it does not intend to add any efficacy or power to the unique mediation of Jesus Christ, true God and true man” (25).
Further, “it is clear that Mary has a real mediatory role in enabling the Incarnation of the Son of God in our humanity” (26).
And one more, from USCCB:
The new document said that titles used for Mary should speak of her motherly care for all people and her place as the first and perfect disciple of Jesus but must not create any doubt that Catholics believe Jesus is the redeemer of the world and the bestower of grace.
"Any gaze directed at her that distracts us from Christ or that places her on the same level as the Son of God would fall outside the dynamic proper to an authentically Marian faith," it said, because Mary always points to her son.
The titles co-redemptrix and co-mediatrix have been used in reference to Mary by theologians and even popes in the past millennium, the doctrinal dicastery said, but without elaborating on the precise meaning and the extent to which those titles could describe Mary's role in salvation history.
Vatican mosaic of Mary, Mother of the Church
Pope John Paul II had this mosaic of Mary, Mother of the Church placed on a wall high above St. Peter's Square after he was shot in the square in 1981 on the feast of Our Lady of Fatima. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
St. John Paul II "referred to Mary as 'Co-redemptrix' on at least seven occasions," the note said, but after consultation with the then-Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and its prefect, then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, in 1996, he did not issue a dogmatic declaration and stopped using the title.Citing Scripture and tradition, the future Pope Benedict XVI said, "The precise meaning of these titles (co-redemptrix and co-mediatrix) is not clear, and the doctrine contained in them is not mature."
"Everything comes from Him -- Christ -- as the Letter to the Ephesians and the Letter to the Colossians, in particular, tell us; Mary, too, is everything that she is through Him. The word 'Co-redemptrix' would obscure this origin," Pope Benedict said.
Pope Francis, at a general audience in 2020, said that Jesus entrusted Mary to humanity as a mother, "not as a goddess, not as co-redemptrix," adding that love motivated some people to call her co-redemptrix, but love often leads people to "exaggerate."
"Given the necessity of explaining Mary's subordinate role to Christ in the work of Redemption, it would not be appropriate to use the title 'Co-redemptrix' to define Mary's cooperation," the doctrinal note said.
The title, it said, "risks obscuring Christ's unique salvific mediation and can therefore create confusion and an imbalance in the harmony of the truths of the Christian faith, for 'there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.'"
If you prefer summaries, use this:
🔹 What Actually Changed Today
While these ideas have circulated within Church theology for decades, the key development is official clarification and magisterial weight.
As of today:
The Vatican has formally declared the title “Co-redemptrix” to be unsuitable for use in official or devotional contexts.
The title “Mediatrix” is still acceptable but must be treated within narrow boundaries — strictly as a participation in Christ’s mediation, not an independent role.
The preferred focus of Marian devotion going forward is on titles that emphasize her maternal and spiritual carerather than on redemptive cooperation.
This effectively ends ongoing campaigns by some Catholic groups that had been lobbying for a new dogmatic proclamation naming Mary “Co-redemptrix” or “Mediatrix of all graces.”
The teaching now carries the authority of the ordinary magisterium, meaning it guides how theologians, preachers, and devotional materials should refer to Mary from now on.
🔹 Why It Matters
For theology: The note re-centers all redemption and mediation exclusively in Christ, removing ambiguity about Mary’s participation.
For devotional life: It sets boundaries for popular piety and the language used in prayers, hymns, and catechesis.
For ecumenical dialogue: The clarification removes one of the key stumbling blocks in conversations with Protestant and Orthodox Christians who have long viewed “Co-redemptrix” as problematic.
For Church unity: It signals a preference for Marian titles that uplift her faith and motherhood without risking theological distortion or confusion.
🔹 Bottom Line
What changed today:
The Catholic Church officially stated that Mary should not be called “Co-redemptrix.” That title is now considered theologically incorrect because it suggests she shares in Christ’s unique redemptive work.Mary remains honored as “Mother of the Faithful” — a beloved intercessor and model of faith — but not a co-redeemer or independent mediator.
This clarification draws a firm doctrinal line:
Christ alone redeems; Mary cooperates as His faithful servant and spiritual mother, not as His equal or partner in redemption.
I'll wrap up with this....
This perfectly underscores the problem with elevating the opinions of men (Popes) with the Biblical truth of the Bible.
Instead of standing on the solid rock (the Word) you stand on shifting sand:
How can anyone trust an organization that just changes its position on such a significant doctrine? Mary was “co-redemtrix” for hundreds of years and now suddenly isn’t?
Seriously?😆😂 pic.twitter.com/1rM9GLHax3— BaptistMemeFactory (@Teron_Auixer) November 4, 2025
Catholics, I will await your apologies in the Comments Section!
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Catholics Give Most Absurd Reason Yet For "Praying To Mary"
There are two things that always get me in big trouble around here when I write about them...
One is calling out the Freemasons.
People get irrationally mad when I do that, viscerally, emotionally angry at me!
The second is when I tell the Catholics they should really stop praying to Mary and to Angels.
They get almost equally mad at me.
But....we have a mission around here and that is to print the truth wherever we find it, and the truth is that the Bible NEVER tells you to pray to Mary or to pray to Angels.
It doesn't instruct it.
It doesn't permit it.
In fact, it specifically says NOT to do that.
But the Catholics just really like doing it and so they do it anyway.
And the reasons they come up with for doing it are about as broad as you can imagine, but the latest one I just came across is perhaps the worst and most blasphemous one I've ever heard.
Meet Father David Michael, or at least that's what I assume his name is based on the video below.
In the video below, Father David Michael says he is in fact a Catholic Priest, and although he looks like he's 15 years old and he talks about calling his mom a lot, he appears to be an adult Catholic Priest.
He's certainly wearing the outfit, but that doesn't always mean anything.
Anyway....Father David Michael says that the reason Catholics can and should pray to Mary is because Jesus just sometimes gets busy!
I mean, cut the guy some slack, he's got to really have his hands full running the world and all, so sometimes he just gets a little tied up!
And if Jesus is busy, you can get his attention....by calling his mother!
Just phone up Mary and then she will scold Jesus and tell him to get his act together and get back to you quicker.
Folks, I wish I were mocking and exaggerating what I just said, but that's literally a verbatim transcript of what this guy just said.
Watch here:
Roman Catholic priest insists that occasionally Jesus is too busy to hear and answer our prayers, and so this is why we should pray to Mary, saying: "sometimes, the fastest way to the son is through his mother."
What's your opinion on this 👇 pic.twitter.com/EYy0i8TFo0
— JOSH DUNLAP (@JDunlap1974) March 3, 2025
It's such a bad take, I almost don't even know where to begin...
Is this what they are teaching now in Seminaries?
The irony is, it reminds me exactly of Elijah taunting the prophets of Ba'al in 1 Kings 18. Remember this?
27 At noon Elijah began to taunt them. “Shout louder!” he said. “Surely he is a god! Perhaps he is deep in thought, or busy, or traveling. Maybe he is sleeping and must be awakened.”
The sad irony though is that this was Elijah taunting the other prophets for their inept "god".
How far we've fallen since then....
Now we have a Catholic Priest who must not have ever read this chapter of the Bible trying to promote what Elijah used as mockery as doctrine to support praying to Mary.
So sad!
And in case we need it, here's a backup:
How many heresies can one man jam into 53 seconds?
Bro says "hold my beer".....
👇 pic.twitter.com/ypSDffBUOO— Noah Christopher (@DailyNoahNews) March 3, 2025
Gee, how many heresies can you jam into 53 seconds?
The all-mighty, all-powerful creator of the Universe sometimes just gets too busy to hear your prayers?
But Mary can hear them just fine?
And then Mary will just scold Jesus like a shrill Jewish mother and tell him what to do?
YIKES!
Look folks, I know you Catholics really love praying to Mary and the Angels, I know it's like a security blanket for you, the cosmic equivalent of sucking your thumb, but you really need to stop.
It's completely unbiblical.
It's heretical.
And it also is just silly....
Mary is a 100% human being who is now in heaven. She is not a "god". She cannot hear your prayers. You are literally praying to no one and just wasting your time if you think she can hear you. It's silly.
I've written much more about it here:
MEMO TO THE CATHOLICS: Please Stop Praying To Mary and Angels
MEMO TO THE CATHOLICS: Please Stop Praying To Mary and Angels
This post may ruffle some feathers, and I am ok with that...
We have one founding Mission around here that is paramount to everything else: Print the Truth.
That's what we've done since Day 1 back in 2015 and that's what we'll do for the next 50 years as long as I remain in the Editor's chair.
Print the truth without bias....
Without censorship....
Wherever we find it, whether that's in politics, religion...anywhere!
So today I have to tackle a tough topic with the Catholics, but I do it out of love and in furtherance of our Mission.
I also want to say Catholics are good people and despite my disagreement with them on this point, they are absolutely still Christians. And they are of course always welcome here, just as everyone is, even if we disagree on something.
Ok, so with all of those disclaimers out of the way, let's jump right in....
It all started a few days ago when I posted this article:
The Catholics were NOT happy with me when I commented that as a baby Christian I don't think President Trump knows any better and his heart is in the right place, but the Catholics have had centuries to fix this and they still continue to pray to Mary and to Angels.
Well, that did not go over well....
The Catholics came out in full force in the comments section and boy did it get spicy (as I knew it would)!
What I quickly learned was that not even all of them agree, and *most* simply had an emotional reaction.
Most simply have always prayed to Mary and prayed to Angels because it's their tradition, it's what they were taught. They can't really defend it and they get very emotional when told it might be wrong.
If possible, I'd like to take as much emotion out of it and simply offer the Catholics some food for thought.
Why?
Because I do think it's very important.
I don't believe it rises to the level of a core salvation issue, you can (wrongly) pray to Mary and believe in Jesus and still end up in Heaven, but wouldn't you like to fix things now if your compass was off?
So that's the goal of this article.
I have no doubt a brand new firestorm will erupt in the comments section of this article, and I'm ok with that. But I have to publish this article.
I want to start with the most common theme I read from all the Catholics in the last article, which was basically this: "We don't really pray to Mary, we just ask her to intercede for us on our behalf. What's wrong with that? Haven't you ever asked a friend to pray for you? Same thing!"
I'd love to address that.
The first thing that's wrong with that is it's in direct conflict with 1 Timothy 2:5 which says the following:
"For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus." (NIV)
It's almost as if God knew some people would try to pray to Mary or pray to Angels and so he put this verse in the Bible as a caution.
The finished work of Jesus is sufficient, you don't need to add anything to it!
You don't need Jesus + Mary.
As I told one person, I very good rule of thumb for anything theological, is any time you find yourself doing the formula of needing "Jesus + _____" you're probably in dangerous territory.
Jesus alone is sufficient.
In the Old Testament, man needed a mediator with God.
After the death and resurrection of Jesus, 1 Timothy 2:5 tells us now there is only ONE mediator between God and mankind, and it doesn't involve Mary as the relay rally assistant. Do not cheapen the finished work of Jesus Christ.
It reminds of that classic "What would you say you DO here" scene from Office Space -- where the one guy's job is completely unnecessary:
Funny clip to prove a point -- you don't need an intermediary just like "Initech" didn't need that employee.
Ok, moving on....
Next up, let's talk basic logistics.
For the people who say they just ask Mary to pray for them and it's just like asking a friend to pray for you, let's talk about that.
Mary is a human who lived, died and by all accounts is now in Heaven. On that we agree, right?
While she played an incredibly special role in the Bible and in human history, there is absolutely nothing at all in the Bible to suggest she had any "super human" abilities or that she is "Godlike" in Heaven.
In other words, there is absolutely no evidence of any kind to suggest Mary can hear your prayers in the first place! She is one human being who is not omniscient, omnipresent or omni-powerful. There is ZERO evidence of any kind, certainly nothing in the Bible, to suggest now that Mary is up in Heaven with the ability to hear millions of Catholic prayers all day long.
Don't you think that's a bit silly?
My dead Grandfather cannot hear my prayers.
Neither can Mary.
So to answer the question "how is it different from asking my friend to pray for me?" -- the answer is very simple: they can hear me and respond.
In addition, Deuteronomy 18:10-12 specifically prohibits "consulting with the dead":
“Let no one be found among you who sacrifices their son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. Anyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord; because of these same detestable practices the Lord your God will drive out those nations before you.” (Deuteronomy 18:10-12, NIV)
We typically think of that as talking to mediums or diving spirits, but thinking you are are sending messages to Mary is also "consulting with the dead." Mary lived 2000 years ago. Her human body is currently dead. Depending on what you believe about when we go to Heaven, she is either in Heaven right now or will be. But the Bible makes clear you are not to be consulting with her.
Ok moving on....
You know what would be really nice and could quickly settle this thing?
If Jesus in the Bible ever gave us a template for praying.
That would really clear things up!
I sure do wish.....OH! Wait a minute! He did!
Oh wait a minute, oh gee this is embarrassing....it appears I am completely off base. I must apologize to the Catholics. I am consulting with the LORD's Prayer and I clearly see now that it starts off with "Hail Mary, full of grace"....
Oh wait, no it doesn't!
It actually goes like this, doesn't it?
"Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one."
(Matthew 6:9-13, NIV)
Folks, Jesus taught us the format for how to pray and it did not include praying to Mary or to Angels.
Now let's talk about Angels for a minute.
Are we to pray to them?
The Bible makes clear in multiple places that we are not to Worship Angels:
- Revelation 19:9-10
Then the angel said to me, "Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!" And he added, "These are the true words of God." At this I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, "Don't do that! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers and sisters who hold to the testimony of Jesus. Worship God!"
Here, the angel explicitly tells John not to worship him, redirecting John's worship to God. - Revelation 22:8-9
I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. And when I had heard and seen them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who had been showing them to me. But he said to me, "Don't do that! I am a fellow servant with you and with your fellow prophets and with all who keep the words of this scroll. Worship God!"
Once again, John attempts to worship an angel, but the angel immediately tells him to stop and directs him to worship God alone.
And I know they Catholics say "we don't worship them, we just ask them for their help."
As with Mary, there is exactly ZERO evidence of any kind, certainly none in the Bible, to suggest that Angels can "hear prayers".
Beyond that, the verses above make it very clear that we are not to worship or pray to these beings -- while they are powerful and special beings God created, the Angels themselves constantly say "I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers and sisters." You do not pray to fellow servants. Sorry, you just don't.
To wrap things up, I thought it might be fun to turn to one of my favorite Biblical authorities, Dr. Michael Heiser.
Sadly, Dr. Heiser died a few years ago, and while he was a prolific publisher in written form and video/podcast, I wasn't able to find a teaching he did on this topic.
So I did something really fun, and honestly it completely boggles my mind that we live in a world where we can do this -- but we can.
I went to ChatGPT and I asked for it to give me a teaching in the voice, style and beliefs of Dr. Michael Heiser on whether or not we should pray to Mary or to Angels. And what it gave me is INCREDIBLE!
If you are familiar with Dr. Heiser's teachings and know his "voice" you'll see ChatGPT captured this perfectly. I can literally hear him speaking as I read this.
So I leave you with this, from a virtual "Dr. Heiser".
A man a bit kinder and a lot smarter than me to really take this home:
"Alright, folks, today we're going to talk about a topic that often stirs up a lot of questions in Christian circles: the practice of praying to Mary and to angels. This is something that many Catholics do, and it’s worth looking at this through the lens of Scripture.
Now, let me just start by saying that Mary is incredibly important in the biblical story. She is, after all, the mother of Jesus—the Messiah. But we need to make a distinction here. What does the Bible actually say about Mary’s role, and is there any biblical precedent for praying to her?
When we go to the text, we see that Mary is honored as someone who is blessed among women, and she is called the "Mother of my Lord" by Elizabeth in Luke 1. That’s high praise, and it's deserved. But here's the key thing: there’s no place in the New Testament where we are told to pray to Mary. In fact, prayer is always directed to God.
The Bible is really clear on who our mediator is. Paul, in his letter to Timothy, says that there is one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus (1 Timothy 2:5). That’s a pretty strong statement—one mediator. Not two, not three. Just one. So when we’re talking about prayer, biblically, it’s supposed to go directly to God, through Jesus Christ. That’s the pattern we’re given.
Now, let’s talk about angels for a moment. Angels are real—there’s no debate there. I’ve spent much of my career studying the unseen realm and the spiritual beings that populate the Bible. Angels are part of God’s divine council. They serve as messengers, as warriors, and sometimes they carry out God’s will in the material world. They are important figures in the spiritual realm, no doubt about it.
But, again, what does the Bible say about praying to angels? You won’t find a passage that instructs believers to pray to angels. The Bible is quite clear that angels are God’s servants. They are powerful, yes, but they aren’t supposed to be the recipients of our prayers. In fact, when John, in the book of Revelation, tries to bow down to an angel, the angel tells him to stop, saying, “Don’t do that! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers and sisters who hold to the testimony of Jesus” (Revelation 19:10). So angels themselves reject that kind of veneration.
Prayer is something that is reserved for God alone. Prayer is a form of worship, and worship is supposed to be directed toward the Creator, not the creation. Angels are part of creation, just like us, though they are in the spiritual realm. And while they may assist us, they don’t have the power to answer prayers. That’s God’s job.
I understand that some of these practices come from long-standing traditions, especially within Catholicism. And I’m not here to pick a fight with Catholic theology—I think it’s important to understand where these traditions come from. But as someone who is committed to the authority of Scripture, I have to ask: are these practices supported by the biblical text? And the answer is no, they aren’t.
What we see in the New Testament is that Jesus is our mediator. He’s the one who intercedes for us before the Father. Hebrews 4:16 says we can approach the throne of grace with confidence because of Jesus, and it’s through Him that we receive help in our time of need. Jesus doesn’t need help to mediate for us. He doesn’t need a co-mediator. That’s not how it’s set up in the New Testament.
So, to wrap this up, while it’s clear that Mary and the angels have their roles in God’s divine plan, when it comes to prayer, we need to be focused on God. God is the one who hears and answers our prayers, and that’s something that’s made possible through Jesus, who is our mediator and high priest. Praying to anyone else—whether it’s Mary, angels, or any other spiritual being—just isn’t supported by the Bible.
And that’s really the heart of the issue. We want to stay faithful to what Scripture teaches, and when it comes to prayer, the Bible directs us to God and God alone. Thanks for listening."
I'll see you down in the comments section!
Noah out.
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