Could it be that yet another Catholic had yet another vision and turned it into a love fest for Mary?Could it be that non-Catholic Christians found a place in the Bible that says to demote her?
When Christ died, he went to Paradise also called Abraham's Bosom. Those there belonged to God, but could not enter Heaven because Christ's blood that purifies us, had not yet been shed. The first thing Christ did was to go get them. They came back with Him. The graves that opened up gave them back their mortal, now restored bodies. Matthew said they ascended with Jesus. I want to read the scripture where Jesus dropped them off somewhere and went on ahead...Luke 1:48, "...for behold, henceforth all generations 'shall' call me Blessed." We are commanded to honor Mary. That's where it comes from. In no way is Mary elevated to the level of God.
Purgatory is 100% biblical, as well as making perfect sense. Only the perfect get into Heaven, and purgatory is how men are made perfect for Heaven. "Every last penny shall be paid.."
I was taught there would be some protestants in Heaven. It's just easier if you're a Catholic, because you have a lot more tools to help you focus on the prize.