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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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