HAIL MARY
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
I don't think a more perfect explanation of the Catholic view of Mary can be found.
Why pray to a dead woman when you can talk to a live savior?