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Here is a simple, short, easy-to-remember explanation of adoration and veneration within Catholicism.
**Adoration **
Who: God
What: Worship
Why: Because He is the Lord and King of the world (First Commandment)
How: The Mass
Veneration
1. Hyperdulia
Who: Mary
What: Honor
Why: Because she is the Mother of God and Mother of the Church (Fourth Commadment)
How: Recourse
2. Dulia
Who: The angels and saints
What: Honor
Why: Because they are patriarches, martyrs, and holy creatures (Fourth Commandment)
How: Recourse
We Catholics especially venerate Mary and all the angels and saints when we worship God.
“Recourse” means to turn to someone for help or protection. We turn to God through His angels and saints, who He uses as servants of His Justice and Mercy. The angels and saints enjoy Heaven, and their joy is in living with Him and serving Him.
**Adoration **
Who: God
What: Worship
Why: Because He is the Lord and King of the world (First Commandment)
How: The Mass
Veneration
1. Hyperdulia
Who: Mary
What: Honor
Why: Because she is the Mother of God and Mother of the Church (Fourth Commadment)
How: Recourse
2. Dulia
Who: The angels and saints
What: Honor
Why: Because they are patriarches, martyrs, and holy creatures (Fourth Commandment)
How: Recourse
We Catholics especially venerate Mary and all the angels and saints when we worship God.
“Recourse” means to turn to someone for help or protection. We turn to God through His angels and saints, who He uses as servants of His Justice and Mercy. The angels and saints enjoy Heaven, and their joy is in living with Him and serving Him.