This thread might get shut down like every other Catholic topics thread recently, but in the interests of having full understanding of people’s positions, I’ll try explain why Mary is held in such high regard.
It’s only when you understand that Mary is the Ark of the New Covenant, that you understand Catholic veneration of Mary.
Would Israelite worship be diminished without the Ark of the Covenant, yes. So too is Christian worship diminished without the Ark of the New Covenant.
It’s only when you understand that Mary is the Ark of the New Covenant, that you understand Catholic veneration of Mary.
Would Israelite worship be diminished without the Ark of the Covenant, yes. So too is Christian worship diminished without the Ark of the New Covenant.