It is not "dissing" Mary to say she was human in every way and that she needed a Savior as much as you and I.
The words of her Son attest to that fact. In spite of Christ's admonishment, the RCC has generated a thriving business enterprise around her likeness.
If Jesus were to return today, I believe He would correct the RCC just as He corrected the woman in Luke 11...
But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it." -- Luke 11:27-28"And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked.
The RCC encourages men to broaden their scope and look past Jesus Christ as the one, true, singular, perfect object of our affection. And that's a mistake. If you know photography, you know that when we widen our view, we also shorten it.
I’m not real thrilled about any group that sells jesus junk for profit. Mary junk ain’t terribly impressive either.
Jesus would beat them about the head and shoulders and drive them from the temple.
Matthew 12:46-50
46 While He was still talking to the multitudes, behold, His mother and brothers stood outside, seeking to speak with Him. 47 Then one said to Him, “Look, Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside, seeking to speak with You.” 48 But He answered and said to the one who told Him, “Who is My mother and who are My brothers?” 49 And He stretched out His hand toward His disciples and said, “Here are My mother and My brothers! 50 For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.”
Hmm... Jesus didn't include his birth mother and siblings in His statement. It could be inferred, at this time, they did not yet believe in Him.