How do I explain shrines/devotional areas/prayer corners to Protestants?

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I took a picture of this devotional area in the back of my Church after Mass last Sunday. I used all of those names in the title because I know everyone calls it something different.
Anyways, I really want to share it on my social media because I think it’s beautiful, but a majority of my family and friends are very non-denominational/Baptist and always misunderstand/attack my Catholic posts. So before I post it, how can I prepare myself with a caption that’ll explain what it is so they’ll be more understanding? I’m mainly worrying about them accusing me of idolatry. (Please Note: This uploaded content is no longer available.)
 
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Looking at her hands in a prayer posture and the empty space for people I would sugges:

Praying for us when we are not praying for ourselves

or something that highlights that Mary prays for us.
 
I wouldn’t even go into the question of the intercession of the saints. I’d just say that the image of Mary praying is there to focus our minds on prayer.
 
Oh yeah I’d be there all day trying to debate about intercession of saints lol. Thank you!
 
My caption would be 'Holy Mary, first among saints, pray for us" and then I would just ignore any and all attacks 😄
 
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