Is the Virgin Mary of Catholicism an icon, an idol, or a satanic deception?

There is a movement afoot to make Mary, Christ's mother, "Co-redeemer." -LA Times

"Petition Urges Pope to Proclaim Mary as a 'Co-Redeemer'" -John Rivera, Baltimore Sun

Is the mother of Jesus worthy of the accolade "Co-redeemer"?

Christ warned that in the end times there would be deceptions. If possible, even the elect would be deceived. This book revisits some of the most popular apparitions by a being calling herself the "Mother of God." Is this being really Christ's mother?

Is it possible you are being deceived?

Mary: Fourth Person in the Trinity

answers these questions through Scripture.