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‘we do not need saints or priests to intercede on our behalf’ This is a sterotypical comment. I’m not pointing this out to be critical of any one person, but to educate those who have this misconception. First, Catholics do not have saints intercede on their behalf to Jesus or God or the Holy Spirit. They pray to Saints (not worship them, which would be considered worshiping an idol) in order to have them pray for them. Meaning, when you pray to a saint you are asking them to pray for you/with you… not guide you or help you to reach Jesus. Secondly, Catholics do not worship Mary — another common misconception. Mary is a special figure b/c she is Jesus’s mother. The prayer Holy Mary is saying (in a very basic way) Mary is special and asking her to pray for you in heaven. There is a big difference. Finally, priests do not intercede for Catholics either. They are there to guide mass, to talk to when you need help. Hope this clears some things up.

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Name : Jessica, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Catholic, Age : 21, City : Lansing, State : MI, Country : United States, Occupation : Pre-Medical Student, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Upper class, 

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