You say Catholics don't worship Mary. I see it everytime an unusual fencepost is discovered. It seems to be particularly appealing to middle aged women.
Novena to Our Lady of the Atonement http://www.atonementonline.com/devotions.php#Atonement
That catholic tradition you speak of leaves a lot of room for creative thinking and writing under the cloak of infallibility. I suggest you follow the majority of traditions back to their pagan sources.
Ps Very presumptious of you thinking only catholics go through deprovision to spread the word and love of Christ.I'm sure the most sincere keep their names out of the media.
