Do Catholics worship Mary?

[jsctolitz]

I don’t really understand why we Catholics have to worship mary. I’m losing my faith as a Catholic since I’ve heard from a preacher from another religion that worshiping Mary and other Saints is really hateful to God.

 

[Leonie_Ambrose]

jsctolitz,

The following links should assist you in better understanding Catholics’ relationship with Mary. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please contact Catholic Answers directly.

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