How should I go about...?

[robotneil]

Venerating Saints or Mary?
Should I burn a candle in front of a picture or statue?

Should I even do this at all?
I am sorry for the simple questions, but I am still new to the religion.

Neil

 

[Filia Mariae]

Venerating Saints or Mary?
Should I burn a candle in front of a picture or statue?

Should I even do this at all?

You can, but you don't have to. You can ask for their intercession in prayer and keep pictures of them around to remind you of your "family" in Christ.
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[marianservant]

Venerating Saints or Mary?
Should I burn a candle in front of a picture or statue?

Should I even do this at all?
I am sorry for the simple questions, but I am still new to the religion.

Neil

The best way to venerate our holy Mother, or the Saints is to strive to be like them

 

[JJM]

Venerating Saints or Mary?
Should I burn a candle in front of a picture or statue?

Should I even do this at all?
I am sorry for the simple questions, but I am still new to the religion.

Neil

You could although candles normally symbolize specific prayers so if you have a specific intention for which you wish this saint to pray that would be a good idea. You can pray to God thanking him for the wonderful example they are. Simply speak with them. Chaplets and litanies are always nice. The veneration of images is also a rather common practice. and of course marianservant's suggestion is a great way.

 

[MParedon]

I think the first stop should be to read about them and then read any writings that any particular Saint has written, it will help you understand how they lead us into closer embrace with Christ and how we grow in our Love for Him.

 

[robotneil]

I think the first stop should be to read about them and then read any writings that any particular Saint has written, it will help you understand how they lead us into closer embrace with Christ and how we grow in our Love for Him.

I am reading about Saint Benedict, The Rule Of St. Benedict.
Neil