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That said, if someone is trusting Jesus along for salvation, then that person is saved whether or not they think the bread and wine are transformed or not.

Exactly! However, one can't say they are trusting Jesus alone and then repeat prayers to/about Mary and/or claim any works are needed for salvation.

James 1:7,8 "That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; A double minded man is unstable in all he does".

Matthew 12:37 "For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned." The tongue has the power of life and death.

[RobbyS]

If you read the the Roman missal, you will get an idea of where Mary fits in the scheme of things. There are two or three mentions of her name, always in connection with the other saints. The most important occurs in the Creed, as the person by whom Jesus became incarnate.