Luke 2:48-50 : 48 When his parents saw him, they were astonished. His mother said to him, "Son, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been anxiously searching for you." 49 "Why were you searching for me?" he asked. "Didn't you know I had to be in my Father's house?" 50 But they did not understand what he was saying to them.
In addition, I can't believe you are seriously suggesting (if you are) that John 2:3 counts as Mary encouraging Jesus to perform a miracle. :) Mary says: "They have no more wine." That's it. It is pure invention to suggest that this meant Mary was encouraging Jesus to wave His hands and produce some from thin air. Biblically, we have no idea if Mary "got it" at this point.
Excellent post, FK. Ninety-nine percent of what the RC church teaches about Mary is fiction.
And all of it detracts from the glory that is due the Triune God.
Yes, this is a great concern of mine. It seems that some have an attitude of "Share the wealth, there is plenty of glory to go around between men and God". But then we remember who is really, truly deserving of any and all praise. I think our friends on the other side believe we are selling mankind short. We, OTOH, believe there is wisdom in knowing one's place in the universe and just exactly what it is that we bring to the table. True humility is with a bowed head and a heart of thankfulness.