Mary holds an amazing amount of power and Holiness within the Catholic Church. We rely heavily on the saints for intercession. I don't think there's anything wrong with that. Some might think it's a cute parlor trick, kind of like put the coin on the saints statue for good luck. But you don't have to pay for prayer. I give to my faith because it helps keep the lights on. It gives people hope with having a place to go and to congregate.