I totally agree,that after the Sacraments the Rosary is the most effective instrument for uniting oneself to Christ, as Mary once again reminds us today (as she did at the wedding of Cana when she said to the stewards,“Do whatever He tells you”-John 2:5) that we must develop a spirituality,like her’s,totally centered on Christ (Christocentric).
Mary knows the mind of her Son, just as when we are close to someone we know what they are thinking and can understand their reaction in various situations.Jesus in fact is aware that His mother knows His mind and has therefore given her to us as our mother too.(Then to the disciple Jesus said,“This is your mother” -John 19:27 )
Its quite true that "To neglect the mother is to lose sight of the Son".
As christians we are supposed to emulate Christ and Jesus Himself was obedient to her as He was growing up (see Luke 2:51) and also listened to her at the wedding of Cana, though His time had not yet come (see John 2:4),so its our duty to respect her too.
Lastly,we know that the angel addressed Mary with the words, “Hail,full of grace,the Lord is with you” (see Luke 1:28);and to be full of grace means to be highly favoured by God Himself. Besides Elizabeth too on hearing Mary was filled with the Holy Spirit and proclamed, “***Blessed are you amongst women and blessed is the fruit of your womb”. ***(see Luke 1:42)
Ave Maria , Gratia Plena , Pray for us now and forever, especially in moments of trial and temptation and at the hour of our death, Amen