Why do Catholics pray to saints?

[bojosh]

God said to pray only to Him through Jesus. Then why do Catholics pray to saints?

 

[Devon_Caffran]

These links should give you the answers that you need. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by this, please [contact Catholic Answers (http://www.catholic.com/home/contact.asp) directly.
**Recommended Reading:
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• Why Catholicism Is Preferable to Protestantism?
• Making Sense of Mary
• The Intercession of the Saints
• Is Mary’s and the saints’ intercession unbiblical?
• What is the biblical reason Catholics pray to saints for intercession?

Suggested Reading:

• Hail, Holy Queen: The Mother of God in the Word of God by Scott Hahn
• Rome Sweet Home: Our Journey to Catholicism by Scott Hahn and Kimberly Hahn
• Angels and Saints: A Biblical Guide to Friendship with God’s Holy Ones by Scott Hahn
• A Biblical Walk Through The Mass: Understanding What We Say And Do In The Liturgy by Edward Sri
• The Protestant’s Dilemma: How the Reformation’s Shocking Consequences Point to the Truth of Catholicism by Devin Rose