Well, I wouldn't definitely say it was wrong, just that I can't see a reason for it. Some Protestants like to pray really long prayers. I can't see a reason for that either.
I did hear from an educated Catholic person one time that asking Mary to pray for you is not required, it's just a common practice. But I haven't researched that for myself.
I did hear from an educated Catholic person one time that asking Mary to pray for you is not required, it's just a common practice. But I haven't researched that for myself.
Makes me wonder according to Luke 17when he does come on the last day will he find faith (Luke 18:8)
After this manner (one) therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Mathew 6:9
In the end of the matter its not the length of prayers but rather the manner singular. Praying after another manner other than the one given is the vanity . . . whether its long or one word "Mary" or "mother" . The corrupted flesh and blood of our dear blessed sister in the Lord, Mary could never be a source of unseen faith. She is dead asleep waiting for the wake up call on the last day . Like David said in the Psalms : when I awake you are still there
The commandment not subject to change is pray "this manner" .not a open book for adding others.. . . "many manners as many gods"
One source of faith (the unseen) as it is written (sola scriptura) the fingerprint of God
The substance of the vain repetitions makes it empty . we are to cry in prayer continuing as long as we do not harden our hearts. he not only comforts us teaches us but also brings all things to our memories even our love we have for each other. he alone knows what we need giving us his desire to seek after it before he moves us working in us. A wonderful peace beyond our human understanding.
Why would we ask each other even if there was more than one manner by which we could build a faith. . . in respect to God. . not seen the holy place of faith. if we do not know the thoughts of one another how could we beleive we could knew His. it would seem to be a pagan foundation in respect to the things of men called the temporal.
Again the focus is not a "repetitions" we are to pray without ceasing ...... but vain or empty ones ..
But when ye pray, use not Mathew vain repititons as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him. Mathew 6:9