Mark Walhberg’s Powerful Moment with The Blessed Mother “Stay prayed up!”
Wahlberg’s latest post shows him kneeling in front of a statue of the Virgin Mary, deep in prayer. As he ends his prayers he turns to the camera and repeats his advice to “stay prayed up.”
Five reasons why Catholics pray to the Virgin Mary:
- She is the mother of Jesus. Catholics believe that the Virgin Mary is the mother of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As such, they venerate her as the Mother of God and the Queen of Heaven.
- She is a model of faith and holiness. Catholics believe that the Virgin Mary is a model of faith and holiness. She is the perfect example of a Christian who surrendered her life to God and followed His will.
- She is a powerful intercessor. Catholics believe that the Virgin Mary is a powerful intercessor. They believe that she can pray to God on their behalf and help them to receive His graces.
- She is a source of comfort and consolation. Catholics believe that the Virgin Mary is a source of comfort and consolation. They turn to her in times of difficulty and sorrow, and they ask for her prayers and help.
- She is a sign of hope. Catholics believe that the Virgin Mary is a sign of hope. She is a reminder that God is with us and that He will never abandon us.
Here are some examples of prayers that Catholics pray to the Virgin Mary:
- Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
- Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.
- O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.
- We fly to thy patronage, O holy Mother of God; despise not our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin.
Catholics believe that praying to the Virgin Mary is a way to deepen their relationship with God and to grow in holiness. They believe that she is a powerful intercessor who can help them to receive God’s graces and to overcome their challenges.
