We honor saints in heaven because they have attained the likeness (eikon / image) of God (2 Cor 3:18); “spirits of the righteous made perfect” (Heb 12:23). This is why we venerate them, because they reflect God’s glory and are His vessels.The painter is praised when his masterpiece is praised. It is His work. The saints are God’s workmanship, not man’s. Paul tells us to “imitate” him, which is a concept, it seems to me, similar to “honoring” or “veneration” (1 Cor 4:16, Phil 3:17, 2 Thess 3:7-9); and this is because he, in turn, imitates Christ (1 Cor 11:1, 1 Thess 1:6).
Bashing veneration to Mary is an insult to God's work, does violence to scripture and done out of ignorance.
Bashing veneration to Mary is an insult to God's work, does violence to scripture and done out of ignorance.
what do you mean by honor? Is pray part of honor?
Do you believe they are omnipresent and able to hear billion catholic talk to them?