# Catholic Me - Clearing Up The Confusion - Do Catholics Pray To Saints And Statues Instead Of God?

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Podcast: [Catholic Me - Mass Reflection, Spirituality & Much More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/catholic-me-mass-reflection-spirituality-much-more-7758566)
Published: 2026-07-06T09:00:00+00:00
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Mike explains the difference between praying directly to God and asking saints for intercession. He clarifies that statues are not idols but visual reminders that help us focus on Christ and the saints.

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