Does Lk 1:48 show we are to venerate Mary above all women?
No. Mary was a recipient of Gods grace, not a source of her own grace. Four points to consider in the answer. The Greek does not say we are to bless her above all women, but that she was the most blessed of women for being Jesus mother. Jael was the most blessed woman in Judges 5:24 because she killed Sisera. If you think you should venerate Mary because of the phrasing of Luke 1:48, you should not forget to venerate Jael as most blessed of women prior to Mary, because of the phrasing of Judges 5:24. When the wise men came the bowed and worshipped Jesus. It does not say they bowed or venerated Mary. Remember, Mary worshipped her son too. Finally, in Acts 1:13-14, when the disciples were together and Mary the mother of Jesus was there too, they were all praying to God, nobody was praying to or venerating Mary. See When Cultists Ask p.145 and When Critics Ask p.381-382 for more info. Q: In Lk 1:48, how is Mary the most blessed among women? A: Mary was the most blessed to be the mother of
