#12484 Why Do Catholics Pray to Mary? Bible References and More - Karlo Broussard
<p>“Why do Catholics pray to Mary?” This question opens a discussion on the role of Mary in Catholic devotion, supported by biblical references. Other topics include the Catholic perspective on 1 Corinthians 15:29, the origins of purgatory, and how to address misconceptions about Catholicism in conversations with friends from different denominations.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>01:13 – I’m in the process of converting. Is there anything I should avoid doing? I just don’t know much?</li>
<li>08:00 – What is the Catholic position on 1 Cor. 15:29?</li>
<li>18:34 – St. Gabriel… Where does the idea of purgatory come from? What other sources other from Maccabees?</li>
<li>29:01 – Why do Catholics pray to Mary? What are your bible references?</li>
<li>36:21 – My Pentecostal friend invites me to his Church, and they say some crazy things about Catholics. How do I correct them during their services?</li>
<li>41:52 – Jn 6-7. How do you have a discourse with a protestant who doesn’t believe what Jesus is saying?</li>
<li>48:25 – How do I respond to Protestant challenge that being a Christian doesn’t mean you have to be a part of a visible church?</li>
<li>53:20 – Does the Church have any teaching on speaking in tongues?</li>
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