Interview on Mariology: Listen to the Conversation with Prof. Daniel Afonso
Interview on Mariology with Prof. Daniel Afonso: a conversation about Mary, theology, and devotion.
Interview on Mariology: introduction
This interview on Mariology with Prof. Daniel Afonso was a privileged opportunity to present to the general public what Mariology is, its history, and its importance in the life of the Church today. The interview on Mariology was broadcast live at 9 a.m. and is now available to listen to again.
I. What is Mariology?
Right at the start of the interview on Mariology, the fundamental question was posed: what is Mariology? Mariology is the branch of theology that studies Mary, the Mother of Jesus, in her identity, her mission, and her cult. The interview on Mariology explained that it is at once biblical, dogmatic, spiritual, and pastoral theology.
II. The history of Mariology
The interview on Mariology traced the history of Marian reflection: from the Fathers of the Church, through the Middle Ages, down to the contemporary Magisterium. The Council of Ephesus, the Immaculate Conception, the Assumption, Lumen Gentium, and John Paul II’s Redemptoris Mater were among the points addressed in this interview on Mariology.
III. Mary in the Christian life
This interview on Mariology devoted some time to Marian devotion: the Rosary, Marian consecration, pilgrimages. It showed that all true Marian devotion leads to Christ. The interview on Mariology underlined the relationship between popular piety and theology, avoiding the extremes of minimalism and maximalism.
IV. Mariology and Locus Mariologicus
The interview on Mariology also presented Locus Mariologicus: the portal, the Postgraduate Program, FAJOPA, the app, and the global community of students and devotees. It showed how, today, the interview on Mariology is just one of the many initiatives of evangelization through Mary that Locus Mariologicus carries out.
V. Listen to the interview on Mariology
The complete recording of this interview on Mariology is available on the Mariology podcast, with Prof. Daniel Afonso. We invite the reader to share the interview on Mariology with friends and to use this resource in the Marian formation of parish and academic groups.
Deepen your studies: explore the Mariology portal, Marian Theology, the Mariology podcast, and the courses of Locus Mariologicus.
Postgraduate Program in Mariology
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