Veneration of Saint Rita of Cascia and Other Saints

As Roman Catholic, I was taught not to worship and idolize saints (Saint Rita of Cascia included), but only venerate them.

By veneration, I mean show respect or reverence. Saints are special intercessors to the Lord, and while I firmly believe the Jesus Christ is the Only Way, the Truth and the Life - I also believe that saints function like His "assistants" should we wish to convey messages to God, or if we wish to relay prayers of intentions.

I am a devotee to Saint Rita of Cascia, and I continiously say her novena as part of my promise to her should my intentions get fullfilled.

I also create this blog, "Saint Rita of Cascia", because only because I promised it too, but more because I truly believe that she is a powerful intercessor, and that more should know about her.

Still, I do not worship or idolize Saint Rita of Cascia because it is not proper as a Catholic, but instead venerate her holiness and try to understand her life as a model of a great Christian.

And indeed, Saint Rita of Cascia and all other saints are there as examples and guides for us, helping us live with the Lord in our midst.