Does God mind if idols of 'saints' are worshipped in church?

[Hobie]

I am not Catholic.  However, if you talk with a Catholic you Will discover they are not worshipping idols.  A number of things are used and several diverent Christian denominations they are called religious icons.  It can be something as simple as a burning candle.  These are used to focus prayer and worship.  They have been used for centuries and not just by Catholics.  They are not worshipping the image itself (which would be idol worship) but simply using it to focus. 

When a group takes the Lord's Supper (we do every Sunday where I attend) the bread and wine are symbols that help us focus on the death of Christ.  We are not worshipping the bread and wine.  Catholics use icons in a similar way.

Please, my family comes from a Catholic background, and clearly it is the worship of the graven image/idol as from ancient times, there is no denying it.