I go by the scripture,and the First Commandment. Jesus came to redeem us from the curse of the law, but that was Jewish ceremonial law. The Ten Commandments will always be God’s Commandments...we just are circumcised in our hearts in NT.
I respect Mary as Jesus mother, but she is not to be an idol...or worshiped.
I like Joel Osteen, and I pay zero attention to the naysayers about him or other Ministers who love God. Why? They criticize anyone they don’t like...I guess they won’t like the mansion God has for them, it’ll be too big, too small, or not decorated right. Meantime, we are to glean what God gives us from those who are teaching, encouraging, and preaching truth.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
At this point in my education, I see Mary as being a supporting character in the larger story.
Jesus is the story, not Mary. However, based upon what I've read so far, and the events and sightings around the world, I believe she is busy, as I read in TLIG, helping us with our prayers and preparing the world for His return and also believe that she has a role in the end times as described in Revelation.
To me, whatever Mary is, all that she is comes from the Father, so in my ignorance I'm not going to disparage or denigrate her, nor those who understand her better than I do. Those who do make me worry about them. Silly me.
Bottom line, I think she's part of the Holy Family and His Plan and, like I said earlier, beyond my rational understanding. Ymmv, of course.
So...I'll just remain grateful for all done on our behalf. We humans need all the help we can get!