Yes, I don't wish to discuss the veneration of Mary (at least not now). I'm simply trying to point out that nowhere in the article does this author talk about "preaching Christ crucified" as a method of bring Muslims to salvation. You may think some will make the connection between Mary and Christ. I do not.
Because you are not a Muslim.
The author begins with the logical approach that Muslims will not accept Christ as Savior because they believe Him to be a prophet. In order to reach them, one must find 'common ground'. That would be Mary. Since Mary brings all men to her Son, the author proposes that dialogue begin with our Lady of Fatima and progress from there.