Why Do Catholics Do That?

                                  Why do we adore God?

                                  "Adoration exalts the greatness of the Lord who made us."  (Catechism Church (CCC), #2628).  Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI said; "It is only by adoring and loving God above all things that human beings can totally fulfill themselves."  Adoration of God makes sense because of who he is. 
                                  When we adore God, we acknowledge that we owe our existence to him.  He is the purpose of our existence and joining him in Heaven for eternity is our ultimate goal.