Hope in the Psalms and Prophets
Explore the biblical vocabulary of hope in the Psalms and Prophets, from the observance of the law to the great salvation prophecies of the Old Testam…
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Hope in the Old Testament and pre-Christian Judaism: origins
Explore the roots of hope in the Old Testament and pre-Christian Judaism, culminating in Mary, full embodiment of the Messianic promise.
The Advent Virgin
Mary illuminates Advent as a model of expectation and reception. Explore her presence in the liturgy, the feasts of the season, and popular piety.
Biblical Mariology of the Old Testament
Explore the biblical foundations of Mariology in the Old Testament. Inaugural lecture on Mary in the Hebrew Scriptures. Deepen this theological study.
The archaeology of Bethlehem’s house
The archaeology of Bethlehem's House reveals historical data about the birth of Jesus and the Holy Family. Explore the discoveries that shed light on …
Mary, the mother who hears the word on the cross
Mary listens to the Word on the cross with silent faith and maternal presence. Reflect on forgiveness and divine motherhood in this Marian meditation.…
Sin and health, pain and salvation
Sin, pain, and salvation are linked to healing through the intercession of Mary. Explore Our Lady's role as a healing mother in Christian tradition an…
Saint Mary, Mother of God: A Liturgical Analysis
Liturgical analysis of the dogma of Mary, Mother of God (Theotokos), and her central place in Catholic liturgy and theology. Let us delve deeper into …
The Virgin of Advent and her importance in liturgy
Discover the central role of the Virgin of Advent in the liturgy, through sacred prophecies and symbols that prepare the faithful for the mystery of C…
A Mariological perspective on Messianic Advent
Explore the mariological perspective of the Messianic Advent and discover Mary as the convergence of divine promises and the channel for the incarnati…
The liturgical journey of Advent through the Psalms
The liturgical journey of Advent in the Psalms unites Mary and Messianic hope. Explore how these texts illuminate the Christian walk towards the Incar…
The Marian devotions of Leo XIII
Leo XIII elevated Marian devotion to the center of ecclesial life. His encyclicals on the Rosary shaped generations of believers. Let us delve into th…
King, kingdom, and reign of God in Mariology
Explore the relationship between Mary and Christ's royalty in Catholic mariology. King, Kingdom, and reign of God revealed in light of theological tho…
“And he was incarnate of the Holy Spirit from the Virgin Mary.”
Ratzinger contemplates *Et Incarnatus Est* and reveals Mary as the living place of the Incarnation of the Word. Deepen this mariological and theologic…
Christmas and adoration
Meditation by von Balthasar on Christmas and adoration: Mary before the incarnate Son of God. Deepen this mariological contemplation of the natal myst…
Mary and the First Advent
Mary embodies humanity's hope in the first Advent. Explore her unique role in the history of salvation and deepen your faith.
The Marian celebrations of Advent (Second part)
Mary's feasts and prayers in Advent: the second part of the Marian celebrations of the liturgical season of expectation. Let us delve deeper into this…
Immaculate Conception: Celebration of God’s worthy dwelling place
Theology and liturgy of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, as a worthy dwelling place for God. Dogmatic foundations and liturgical celebration. Let us…
As Marian Advent celebrations
Explore the Marian celebrations of Advent and their theological meaning in the feasts of Mary during the liturgical season of expectation. Delve into …
The earliest testimonies of the Advent
Explore the earliest Christian testimonies of Advent and Mary's unique role in this liturgical time. History, spirituality, and patristic tradition.
The Marian psalms of Advent
Discover how the Marian psalms of Advent announce Mary and her unique mission in the history of salvation, in light of Scripture and Tradition.
Advent: Do you know what we pray?
Discover how the Church prays in Advent and Mary's place in the spirituality of anticipation. A Mariological reflection on prayer and liturgical time.
Annunciation by Leonardo da Vinci (1472-1475)
Leonardo consciously departed from the traditional iconography of the theme of the Annunciation, setting the scene in a garden outside Mary's house, i…
Saint Mary, door of heaven: dogmatic-liturgical analysis
Mary, Door of Heaven: a dogmatic-liturgical analysis of how God entered the world through the Incarnation and how believers find in it the path to sal…
Mary in the Announcement: Dogmatic-liturgical analysis
Dogmatic-liturgical analysis of the Announcement: Mary's "fiat" inaugurates the Incarnation of the Word. Let us delve into this foundational mystery o…
Are the Marian verses well-translated?
Translating Marian verses accurately is essential for understanding Mary's role in Scripture and Christian faith. Delve deeper into this fundamental t…
The Nativity of Mary: The mystery celebrated is her birth.
The Nativity of Mary, celebrated on September 8, inaugurates the mystery of salvation. Discover the theological and spiritual meaning of this Marian f…
The Announcement to Mary According to Saint John of the Cross (III part)
The painter's art here appears angelic because it represents the highest expression of spiritual values, humanist ideals, and the new vision of realit…
The Announcement to Mary According to Saint Angelic (Second Part)
The impression is once again strong and immediate, a direct echo of the Song of Songs: "You are a garden enclosed, my sister, my spouse; a garden encl…
The Announcement to Mary according to Saint Thomas Aquinas
In Angelic's works (14th century), art acquires meanings that transcend its artistic value and has other functions: they cannot be understood in their…
What is Mary’s heart? The response of Saint John Eudes
Saint John Eudes reveals Mary's heart as the dwelling place of the Divine Spirit, uniting Father and Son. Deepen this contemplative Mariological visio…
Saint Mary, Mother of the Church
Mary, Mother of the Church, joins the Virgin to all Christians. Deepen the theological meaning of this title proclaimed by Paul VI at the Second Vatic…
Mary in the Cenacle (Acts 1:14): The only reference in the Acts and Mary’s pneumatological role in the emerging Church
Mary at the Cenacle in Acts 1:14 reveals her pneumatological role in the emerging Church. Deepen the theological meaning of this unique presence.
Feast of the Visitation: liturgical analysis
Liturgical analysis of the Feast of the Visitation of Mary: readings, Magnificat, and meaning in the Liturgical Year. Deepen the spirituality of this …
Mary in Gil Vicente, the Father of Portuguese Theater (1465-1536)
Discover Mary's role in the works of Gil Vicente, the father of Portuguese theater, and his profound Marian devotion that permeates his 16th-century d…
Origins of Mariology: Mary in Alexandrian Exegesis and Theology
Origins of Alexandria and his pioneering contribution to first-century Mariology. Delve into patristic thought on Mary in the Locus Mariologicus.
The Heart of Mary in the Bible
Biblical Foundations of Mary's Heart: Analysis of Scriptures Supporting Devotion to the Immaculate Heart. Deepen this essential mariological reflectio…
Saint Joseph: the drama of repudiation
Mariological analysis of the drama of Saint Joseph's repudiation of Mary's pregnancy and his obedient response to the angel. Explore this crisis of fa…
Saint Gregory of Nyssa: a great figure in mariology
Gregory of Nyssa shaped Mariology in the 4th century by combating heresies with theological rigor and profound mysticism. Discover this essential Fath…
Where is the Child Jesus?
Where is the Child Jesus? Mary and Joseph seek Him for three days in the Temple. Mariological reflection on Mary's faith in adversity. Deepen this med…
Our Lady of Grace or of Mercy? Conclusion.
Mariological conclusion on Our Lady of Grace or of Mercy, its theological foundation and root in the ecclesial tradition. This title of Mary is furthe…
Mary and Her Mediation: Part II
Theological reflection on Mary's mediation in the economy of salvation and her relationship with Christ. Let us delve deeper into this essential mario…
Mary and those who fell asleep in hope: Part I
Reflection on Marian Eschatology and Mary's Role in the Hope of the Resurrection of Those Who Have Fallen Asleep in Faith. Deepen this theological med…
“Grace and [her] birth: biblical vocabulary, Pauline theology, and Luke 1:28”
Explore the biblical vocabulary of grace, χάρις, and ἑν, Pauline theology, and Lk 1:28. Discover Mary as the biblical ideal of God's reception…
Still on the Rosary: the vision of the Holy Fathers.
The Patristic Tradition and the Rosary: Discover how patristic wisdom illuminates Marian spirituality and deepens understanding of this contemplative …
The history of the Rosary: medieval origins, the mysteries, and Pius V’s role in the Battle of Lepanto
Explore the history of the Rosary: from its medieval origins to its mysteries, and the decisive role of Pius V in the Battle of Lepanto. Deepen this M…
Mary’s Rosary: prayer and meditation with the Virgin
Discover Mary's Rosary as a path of prayer and meditation on Christ's mysteries. A spiritual guide to its meaning and practice in Marian devotion.
The Nativity of Mary: a Marian vision
The Nativity of Mary: a Mariological study on the theological meaning of the Virgin's birth in the history of salvation. Deepen this patristic reflect…
Cyril of Jerusalem: Patristic Mariology of the 4th Century
Cyril of Jerusalem and Patristic Mariology: Theological reflections on Mary in the early centuries. Delve into this Father's contribution.
Is Our Lady Queen mentioned in the Bible?
Discover the biblical foundations for the title "Our Lady Queen" in the Old and New Testaments and deepen your understanding of Catholic mariology.