Which statement best describes Mary's intercessory role in prayer?

• A. She is worshiped as God
• B. She intercedes for believers
• C. She has no role
• D. She is only mother of Jesus

Answer: (B)

Mary’s intercessory role in prayer means she prays for others by presenting their petitions to God, acting as a compassionate advocate on their behalf. Intercession is about asking God to help people, not about worshiping Mary herself. In traditions that emphasize Marian devotion, believers may ask Mary to pray for them, trusting that her closeness to Jesus can help bring their requests before God. This is different from worship, which is due to God alone, while Mary is venerated but not worshiped. Being Mary’s mother is true, but it doesn’t describe the practice of interceding for believers. Some groups don’t hold to Marian intercession, preferring direct prayer to God; within the tradition that does, intercession is the role Mary is described as having.