Dear Catholics

This morning, I tuned into a Catholic mass on the radio in Kamba. The songs truly moved me. They were rooted in scripture, simple, and effective in conveying the message without the distraction of instruments. For this, I commend our Catholic friends.

However, I had some concerns during the prayers, particularly the Litany of Loreto. In this prayer, Mary, the mother of Jesus, is given numerous titles and praises. While I understand the intent to honor her, I believe we crossed a line by offering excessive praise and unintentionally elevating a fellow human being to a status she was never meant to occupy.

Here are some of the titles given to Mary in this prayer:

1. Holy Mary

2. Holy Mother of God

3. Holy Virgin of virgins

4. Mother of Christ

5. Mother of the Church

6. Mother of Divine Grace

7. Mother Most Pure

8. Mother Most Chaste

9. Mother Inviolate

10. Mother Undefiled

11. Mother Most Amiable

12. Mother Most Admirable

13. Mother of Good Counsel

14. Mother of our Creator

15. Mother of our Savior

16. Virgin Most Prudent

17. Virgin Most Venerable

18. Virgin Most Renowned

19. Virgin Most Powerful

20. Virgin Most Merciful

21. Virgin Most Faithful

22. Mirror of Justice

23. Seat of Wisdom

24. Cause of Our Joy

25. Spiritual Vessel

26. Vessel of Honor

27. Singular Vessel of Devotion

28. Mystical Rose

29. Tower of David

30. Tower of Ivory

31. House of Gold

32. Ark of the Covenant

33. Gate of Heaven

34. Morning Star

35. Health of the Sick

36. Refuge of Sinners

37. Comforter of the Afflicted

38. Help of Christians

39. Queen of Angels

40. Queen of Patriarchs

41. Queen of Prophets

42. Queen of Apostles

43. Queen of Martyrs

44. Queen of Confessors

45. Queen of Virgins

46. Queen of All Saints

47. Queen Conceived without Original Sin

48. Queen Assumed into Heaven

49. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary

50. Queen of Families

51. Queen of Peace

I encourage you to join in the songs during Mass, but when it comes to prayer, remember to speak directly to your Heavenly Father, heart to heart. Let's honor Mary, but always keep our focus on God.



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