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To: CynicalBear
Worship belongs to God alone.

The word in English is ambiguous, and originally meant any kind of high honor. That's why some English judges are addressed as "Your Worship".

The word in Greek is not ambiguous. "Latreia" is the worship or honor due to God alone, and is not to be given to Mary or any other created being.

38 posted on 03/23/2015 3:25:17 PM PDT by Campion
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To: Campion
>>""Latreia" is the worship or honor due to God alone, and is not to be given to Mary or any other created being. " is the worship or honor due to God alone, and is not to be given to Mary or any other created being.<<

Romans 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service (latreia).

Greek - latreia - Definition: service rendered to God, perhaps simply: worship.

My Queen, My Mother, I offer myself entirely to thee. And to show my devotion to thee, I offer thee this day, my eyes, my ears, my mouth, my heart, my whole being without reserve. Wherefore, good Mother, as I am thine own, keep me, guard me as thy property and possession. Amen.,[http://www.marypages.com/PrayerstoMary.htm]

O Mother of God, Immaculate Mary, to thee do I dedicate my body and soul, all my prayers and deeds, my joys and sufferings, all that I am an all that I have. With a joyful heart I surrender myself to thy love. To thee will I devote my services of my own free will for the salvation of mankind, and for the help of the Holy Church whose Mother thou art. From now on my only desire is to do all things with thee, through thee, and for thee. I know I can accomplish nothing by my own strength, whereas thou can do everything that is the will of thy Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ. Thou are always victorious. Grant, therefore, O Helper of the Faithful, that my family, my parish, and my country might become in truth the Kingdom where thou reignest in the glorious presence God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen. [http://www.marypages.com/PrayerstoMary.htm]

Most Glorious Virgin, you were chosen by the eternal Counsel to be the Mother of the Eternal Word made flesh. You are the treasurer of divine graces and the advocate of sinners. I who am your most unworthy servant have recourse to thee. Graciously be my guide and counselor in this valley of tears. Obtain for me, through the Precious Blood of your Divine Son, the forgiveness of my sins, the salvation of my soul, and the means necessary to obtain it. In like manner, obtain for the Holy Church victory over Her enemies and the spread of Jesus' kingdom over the whole earth. [http://www.marypages.com/PrayerstoMary.htm]

Servants of and worship to God only ey? And only dulia (doulos) to Mary and the so called "saints" right?

Romans 1:1 Paul, a servant (doulos) of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,

Greek - doulos - properly, someone who belongs to another; a bond-slave, without any ownership rights of their own

That's what Catholics give to Mary rather than Christ.

"not ambiguous" indeed.

53 posted on 03/23/2015 4:24:08 PM PDT by CynicalBear (For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus)
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