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The Grace Filled Life Ep. 29 Catholic Myth Buster - Mary & The Saints
Season 1, Ep. 29
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Summary
In this episode of the Grace-Filled Life, Fr. Christopher DiTomo introduces a new series called Catholic Myth Busters, where he aims to clarify common misconceptions about the Catholic faith. The first myth addressed is the belief that Catholics worship Mary and the saints. Fr. DiTomo explains the distinction between worship and veneration, emphasizing that while Catholics honor Mary and the saints, they do not worship them. He discusses the role of intercession in Catholicism, explaining how asking saints to pray for us is not the same as worship. The episode concludes with an exploration of the rosary, highlighting its meditative nature and its focus on the life of Jesus Christ.
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