Saints

The Do’s and Don’ts of Devotion to the Saints

by Fr. Mark Mary
Photo by Joshua Davis on Unsplash


Devotion to the Saints—those who have gone before us into heaven—is a worthy endeavor. We can be encouraged by their example; we can be instructed by their teachings; and we can be supported by their prayers. 

But there's a right and a wrong way to practice any devotion. 

Today, Fr. Mark Mary discusses Catholic devotion to the Saints and shows us how to remain neither discouraged nor weird. 

Want a whole manual's worth of practical guidance for the spiritual life? Fr. Mark-Mary's got you covered. Check out his book Habits for Holiness: Small Steps for Making Big Spiritual Progress 

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