Returning Catholics FAQs: About the Saints

On Mondays, I answer questions frequently asked by those considering a return to the Catholic Church. How do I know this stuff? I was away for more than 30 years myself, and am the co-author of When They Come Home: Ways to Welcome Returning Catholics , a book for pastors and parish leaders interested in this ministry.

Why do Catholics pray to saints instead of to God?

First, let’s straighten out that common misperception. Catholics pray toGod, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. We praywith...