The Mary and saints additional focuses are based on claims of post biblical special revelation.
I think the difference between classic evangelical and Roman Catholic is clear.
However I have found direct praise and exaltation of Jesus and the Father (and sometimes based on context, even the Holy Spirit) is a powerful thing. I’d urge unsure Catholics to try changing their mix to see what happens. Start, for example, by doubling down on Jesus and the Father. I am bold and say that yes it will show empirically. What’s more, if Mary is there praying and praising... from my Crazy Evangelical point of view she doesn’t need to be begged to do it. She’ll do it all the time because that is where her heart will be.
That's the challenge that I think all Catholics should take. Just try it and see where it leads.
What could go wrong in praising and worshiping God and Jesus more and others less? Or focusing on God only and others not at all?
I think that could apply to prayer as well.
Maybe they aren't getting the answers they'd like to see because God is waiting for them to ask Him themselves instead of elbowing a saint and saying *Psst.... Ask Him for me, wouldja?*
Maybe He's just waiting for the opportunity to prove Himself to them, but they won't give Him only the chance.