If you used to be Catholic, you should understand that Catholics consider the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass as THE supreme act of worship, as it is the eternal sacrifice of Jesus Christ offering Himself to the Father.
We do not believe that Jesus is dying again, or continually dying, He died once- but continually offers Himself to the Father. For that brief moment for us in time at Mass, we get to take part in that sacrifice, and offer ourselves, along with Jesus, to the Father. We worship God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, as our Creator, Redeemer and Sanctifier.
We receive Jesus Christ, body, blood, soul and divinity in the Eucharist. I could go on and on, in my limited and feeble way, but hopefully you get the idea.
Until recently I did not know that non-Catholics believe that once you die and your soul is separated from your body, you are... what, unconscious? asleep? Out of commission?
Catholics do not share that belief. We believe in the “communion of saints”; the Church Militant (we on earth), the Church Suffering (those in purgatory), and the Church Triumphant (those in heaven). We are a family, and believe God is very big on families, as God (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) is the first family. The Church Triumphant can help us by praying for us, just as family members here on earth help each other.
Mary holds a special place because she was the Mother of Jesus (God) and always said yes to God. She is the mother of the Holy Family, Jesus, Mary and Joseph, and our spiritual mother. She is anxious to help us, still struggling here on earth; as is all of heaven. We ask our heavenly family to pray for us.
At any rate, that was my post to you on the other thread. Others both on that thread and this one have mentioned the Mass but you do not seem to want acknowledge it- as a former Catholic, what was your understanding of the Mass?
That really is not an answer to my question..is the only time you worship God at mass? If not how does your practice if veneration DIFFER from your practice of worship