[Gophack]

I worship Jesus Christ, and I honor His mother. We do not pray TO Mary (as you know, since you used to be Catholic), we ask Mary to pray FOR us. All prayers are directed ultimately to Jesus Christ.

[drstevej]

Holy Mary,
pray for us.
Holy Mother of God,
pray for us.
Holy Virgin of virgins,
pray for us.
Mother of Christ,
pray for us.
Mother of divine grace,
pray for us.
Mother most pure,
pray for us.
Mother most chaste,
pray for us.
Mother inviolate,
pray for us.
Mother undefiled,
pray for us.
Mother most amiable,
pray for us.
Mother most admirable,
pray for us.
Mother of good counsel,
pray for us.
Mother of our Creator,
pray for us.
Mother of our Savior,
pray for us.
Virgin most prudent,
pray for us.
Virgin most venerable,
pray for us.
Virgin most renowned,
pray for us.
Virgin most powerful,
pray for us.
Virgin most merciful,
pray for us.
Virgin most faithful,
pray for us.
Mirror of justice,
pray for us.
Seat of wisdom,
pray for us.
Cause of our joy,
pray for us.
Spiritual vessel,
pray for us.
Vessel of honor,
pray for us.
Singular vessel of devotion,
pray for us.
Mystical rose,
pray for us.
Tower of David,
pray for us.
Tower of ivory,
pray for us.
House of gold,
pray for us.
Ark of the covenant,
pray for us.
Gate of heaven,
pray for us.
Morning star,
pray for us.
Health of the sick,
pray for us.
Refuge of sinners,
pray for us.
Comforter of the afflicted,
Help of Christians,
pray for us.
Queen of Angels,
pray for us.
Queen of Patriarchs,
pray for us.
Queen of Prophets,
pray for us.
Queen of Apostles,
pray for us.
Queen of Martyrs,
pray for us.
Queen of Confessors,
pray for us.
Queen of Virgins,
pray for us.
Queen of all Saints,
pray for us.
Queen conceived without original sin,
pray for us.
Queen assumed into heaven,
pray for us.
Queen of the most holy Rosary,
pray for us.
Queen of Peace,
pray for us.

[RnMomof7]

I am looking for a clear distinction between adoration (which come from the word adore)..and worship...

I would say that Catholics do "pray" to Mary instead of directly to Jesus.IMHO....

pray   Pronunciation Key  (pr)
v. prayed, pray·ing, prays
v. intr.
1. ***To utter or address a prayer or prayers to God, a god, or another object of worship.***
2. **To make a fervent request or entreaty.**

v. tr.
1. To utter or say a prayer or prayers to; address by prayer.
2.** To ask (someone) imploringly; beseech. Now often used elliptically for I pray you to introduce a request or entreaty**: Pray be careful.
3. **To make a devout or earnest request for***: I pray your permission to speak.
4. To move or bring by prayer or entreaty.