How do I explain praying to saints?

[marieLee]

Hi, This is Marie. I love being Catholic but how does one answer questions why Catholics pray so much to Saints sometimes even forgetting the person of Jesus? My christian friends thinks this practice is wrong. Anyone can help?!!:

 

[Reginald_Plum]

Marie,

These links should be helpful for explaining why we pray to the saints and the role it plays in our Catholic faith. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please contact Catholic Answers directly.

Recommended Reading:
The Intercession of the Saints by the Early Church Fathers
Any Friend of God is a Friend of Mine by Patrick Madrid
Praying to the Saints
Saint Worship?
What happens to us between death and judgment day?

Why Mary?
When do I pray to our Lord and when to Mary and the saints?
Should I pray directly to Jesus?
May Christians pray only to God alone?
Communicating with Saints to intercede for us