Comments on: Question For Catholics … when you pray, "Hail Mary, full of grace," Who are you praying?

By: Fly Away

Fly Away — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:43:40 +0000

It depends on your definition of prayer. The Catholic definition of the word simply means "ask." By definition, we pray to Mary. Also by this definition, we pray to your friend when you ask them to pray for you.
The phrase "Hail Mary, full of grace" is actually a biblical quote. The angel (Gabriel?) Who visited her to tell her son she said that phrase. (In some versions of the Bible translates "Hail Mary, very much in favor of a")
If we use the definition of God that is more common among non-Catholics, which is basically "educated", then we pray for anyone.

By: Farsight (The anti-Chris)

Farsight (The anti-Chris) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:43:40 +0000

When Catholics pray the Hail Mary, which are basically asking Mary, the Mother of God, pray to Jesus and God on their behalf. Do not ask him to bless them, or indeed their worship in any way, just ask him to use his influence with the son of God and Jesus on their behalf. The same with the saints. In this case, closer to the meaning of prayer is "talking" and "cult."

By: AZ KNIGHT WOLF

AZ KNIGHT WOLF — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:43:40 +0000

Mary. Praying means "speak," no religion.
Peace, brother.

By: Marlboro Man

Marlboro Man — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:43:40 +0000

I am praying to Mary, using the words the angel Gabriel was used … suggesting Gabriel also prayed to Mary?

By: Somewhat Enlightened

Somewhat Enlightened — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:43:40 +0000

're Talking (prayer) to the Mother of Jesus.
Prayer = talking.

By: daljack -a girl

daljack -a girl — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:43:40 +0000

The Immaculate Conception.and i once had the pleasure to see you for many years.

By: nobody

nobody — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:43:40 +0000

We are asking Mary to pray for us in our time of need.

By: Karenita EWTN ((Allecat))

Karenita EWTN ((Allecat)) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:43:40 +0000

who are praying to God through Mary.

By: Swinkers

Swinkers — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:43:40 +0000

You are asking Mary to pray to the Father. God bless …

By: Gentle Spirit

Gentle Spirit — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:43:40 +0000

An idol.
To pray to God for idolatry.