The highest form of adoration is Latria. God alone is to be worshipped in this manner.
Hyperdulia is one step below latria worship. It is the highest degree of veneratiotn that can be given to a created being. The Church teaches that Mary alone deserves this honor.
Simple veneration is called Dulia. Saints and angels are to receive this degree of honor by Catholics.
So you are not 'adoring' or 'worshipping' the Virgin Mary as is represented by the statue of Mary by the front door. You are 'hyperduliang' the Virgin Mary as is represented by the statue of Mary by the front door.
Is that right?
But I know that isn't right. No one says they hyperdulia Mary. They say they venerate. But that could be confused with regular saints and angels. They are venerated, also. And so would not be fitting the special place of hyperdulia that Mary alone is given.
Don't you see how confusing this seems? And this is just ONE area of confusion.
ANYWAY, it's good seeing your post, we have found something in common, away from religion, and sometimes that is a GOOD thing! Maranatha! svitw
I don’t find Mary confusing at all, but that’s just me. She is Christ’s mother, I love her and I talk with her; much the same follows with the saints, and I’m forever talking with the angels, both my guardian angel (always giving him a huge pat on the back and a grateful thank you:)), and the ones who come for the consecration as well. But, yes, I’m happy we have common ground in the love of Stevie Nicks’ voice, and lyrics. By the way, she does sound like how I would imagine angels to sound, whatcha’ think? Or did I already bring that up?
It’s really not all that confusing. http://www.yourdictionary.com/ makes it very clear.
Latria - that worship which is due to God alone.
Hyperdulia - special veneration of the Virgin Mary.
Dulia - veneration given to angels and saints.
While I have never heard anyone say they hyperdulia Mary, neither have I heard anyone say they latria God or dulia angels and saints. I have heard any number of people say they give special veneration to Mary, though.