#9199 Open Forum - Tim Staples

Why do Catholics pray to Mary and the saints? Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief. 
Questions Covered:

05:21 – Is Matthew 1:23 a mistranslation of the original Hebrew text?  
16:39 – Why do Catholics pray to Mary and the saints? I thought the only person who can answer prayers is God. 
30:20 – Was it odd that Jesus chose a favorite and had a beloved disciple? 
45:54 – Jesus exorcised demons and sen…