[crosshairs]

We pray and ask her to intercede with her Son for us.

In other words "c'mon Mary, you're Jesus's mother, he HAS to do what you tell him". This isn't what Catholics will publicly admit to, but it's, in essence, what they are thinking when they pray to Mary as their intercessor.

[Salvation]

We also ask her to pray for us. Anything wrong with that? Ever ask your mother, your wife, your children to pray for you?

[metmom]

“In other words “c’mon Mary, you’re Jesus’s mother, he HAS to do what you tell him”. This isn’t what Catholics will publicly admit to, but it’s, in essence, what they are thinking when they pray to Mary as their intercessor.”

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Yeah, that’s exactly what they believe. They think it’s easier to get prayers answered when they go THROUGH her because God can’t turn her down, which totally ignores all the promises in Scripture given by Jesus that God the Father Himself will hear and answer our prayers, Himself.

Here are a couple Catholic websites which address that issue.

Frequently Asked Questions about CATHOLICS PRAYING TO MARY
http://www.catholicdoors.com/faq/qu67.htm

Why Pray To Virgin Mary?
http://www.turnbacktogod.com/should-we-pray-to-virgin-mary/