So where is it again that the bible says to "venerate" Mary? Is all of that read into "blessed rather"?
Honour thy father and mother (multiple)Behold thy mother. And from that hour, the disciple took her to his own. (John 19:27)
Blessed is the womb that bore thee, and the paps that gave thee suck. But he said: Yea rather, blessed are they who hear the word of God, and keep it. (Luke 11:27f)
Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. (Luke 1:28)
from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed (Luke 1:48)