I'n *NOT* disdaining her mate. I'm following the teaching of my Lord which over and over tells me never to put anyone, including my own father and mother, in front of Him.
I get so tired of Catholics (I grew up as an altar boy saying the mass in Latin) preaching to me about my views on Mary.
Hey... I was an altar boy as well. I barely remember the Latin, but cherish those memories.
I may sound a bit dis-enchanted with some of things that I see going on with my church from time to time, but I love the Mass with all my heart.
The celebration/sacrifice for the Eucharist is the finest expression of love I can give.