The Magnificat as a hermeneutic key in the Magnificent Humanity of Leo XIV
A Mariological analysis of how the Magnificat functions as a hermeneutical key in the encyclical *Magnifica Humanitas* of Leo XIV, articulating patris…
Category: magistério
Vatican Council I – Constitution on the Son of God (1870): Dogmatic definition on the creation of angels (Mansi, vols. 49-53).
A Constitution of the Son of God from the First Vatican Council (April 24, 1870) solemnly confirms the doctrine of the Lateran Council IV on the creat…
Second Council of Nicaea (787) – veneration of images of angels (Mansi vol. 13)
The Seventh Ecumenical Council of Nicaea (787) dogmatically defined the veneration of sacred images, including images of angels. Four iconographic sub…
Hippolytus of Rome – Apostolic Tradition (c. 215): The first liturgical document on baptismal exorcisms (Sources Chrétiennes 11b)
The Apostolic Tradition of Hippolytus of Rome (c. 215): the first Catholic liturgical document on exorcisms at baptism. French text (Sources Chrétien…
Origins – On the Principles of Leaders (On the Ruling Powers), Book I, Chapter 5: On Opposing Virtues (Christian Sources 252)
*Peri Archon* I, 5 of *Origines* (c. 220-225) on opposing powers: rebel angels and demons. Latin text by Rufinus and Portuguese translation from the c…
Ecclesiastical Annals (Baronius, 1588-1607) – Angelological and Demonological References in the History of the Church (Years 1-1198)
The *Annales Ecclesiastici* by Cesare Baronio (1538-1607), in 20 vols. (*Theiner, 1864*): the first great systematic Catholic ecclesiastical history y…
“The Great Roman Bull (Cherubini, 1692) and Volume XXI of the Bullarium – Demonic References and Angelic Peace in Medieval and Modern Bulls.”
A synthesis of demonological and angelological references in the *Magnum Bullarium Romanum* (Cherubini Laerzio, 1692, 5 vols) and *Bullarium T. XXI* (…
Pius XI – Apostolic Letter on the Vicariate of Kirin (1932): Guardian Angels as Patrons (AAS 24)
Apostolic Letters of Pius XI (January 21, 1932) constituting the Virgin Mary principal patroness and the Holy Guardian Angels secondary patrons of the…
Pope Leo XIII – *Exorcism Against Satan and the Rebel Angels* (1890): full text of AAS vol. 23
Prece
O Senhor nos exorte e nos proteja. Amém.
Exorcismo
Em nome da Santa Trindade, Pai, F…
Second Council of Constantinople (553) – anathema 9 against the apocatastasis of Origen (Mansi vol. 9)
Anathema 9 of the Second Council of Constantinople (553), condemning the Apocalypse of Origen: the fall of angels is irreversible; demons will not be …
Laodicean Council (363-364) – Canon 35 against the excessive cult of angels (Mansi vol. 2)
Canon 35 of the Council of Laodicea (363-364) condemns angelolatry and excessive devotion to angels, establishing the Catholic balance between legitim…
Bracarian Council I (561) – canons against the demonic duality of Priscillianism
The First Council of Braga (561) with canons against the demonic duality of Priscillianism: one God as the sole Creator, Satan as a fallen angel, matt…
Patristic Angelology – Synthesis of the Church Fathers (2nd-8th Centuries)
The development of angelology by the Church Fathers (Ignatius, Justin, Origen, Athanasius, Basil, Chrysostom, Augustine, Gregory the Great, John Damas…
Pseudo-Dionysius Areopagita – On the Celestial Hierarchy: The Nine Choirs of Angels
*The Celestial Hierarchy* by Pseudo-Dionysius Areopagite (5th-6th centuries): the classic structure of the Nine Choirs of Angels in three hierarchies.…
Code of Canon Law – Canon 1172 (1983): The canonical discipline of exorcism
Canon 1172 of the 1983 Code of Canon Law regulating the discipline of exorcism: express license from the Bishop, qualities of the exorcist (piety, kno…
Guardian angels – devotion and Catholic Magisterium
Catholic doctrine on Guardian Angels: biblical foundation (Mt 18:10; Ps 91), patristic tradition, magisterium (Paul V, Pius XII, John Paul II, Benedic…
Saint Michael the Archangel – Devotion and Magisterium: Prince of the Celestial Militia
Catholic doctrine on Saint Michael the Archangel: biblical references (Daniel, Jude, Apocalypse), ancient and contemporary magisterium (Pius IX, Leo X…
Roman Catechism (1566) – the doctrine on angels and demons
The doctrine of the Roman Catechism of St. Pius V (1566) on angels and demons: creation, spiritual nature, nine angelic choirs, guardian angels, the f…
Florence Council – Bull Cantate Domino (1442): Angels and Demons in the Profession of Faith
**Latin:***Bulla Cantate Domino* ex Concilio Florentinum (1442) definet systematice Deum Creatorem, angelos ut naturae bonos creaturas et caducem Di…
Paul VI – Credo of the People of God (June 30, 1968): Angels, as pure spirits, and the realm of the demon
The Creed of the People of God (Paul VI, June 30, 1968), with the solemn affirmation of the existence of angels as pure spirits and of Satan as a pers…
Catholic Catechism – Angels and Demons (Nos. 328-336 and 391-395)
**Sections of the Catechism of the Catholic Church on Angelology (Nos. 328-336) and Demonology (Nos. 391-395):**Existence, nature, and mission of an…
Pope Leo XIII – Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel (1886) and Exorcism in Satanam (1890)
The Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel (1886) and the Exorcism in Satanam et Apostatici Angeli (1890) by Pope Leo XIII: full Latin texts, Portugues…
John Paul II – Six Catecheses on Angels and Demons (July-August 1986)
The 5 Catechesis of Saint John Paul II on Angelology and Demonology (July-August 1986): Angels as spiritual creatures, Angels of the Guard, Fall of th…
Paul VI – Confronting Hell (November 15, 1972): The magistral discourse on the devil
The famous General Audience of Paul VI (November 15, 1972) on the Devil - *Liberation from Evil* - reaffirming the personal existence of Satan against…
Fourth Lateran Council (1215) – We firmly believe: dogmatic definition on angels and demons
"We firmly believe," from the Fourth Lateran Council (1215), with the fundamental dogmatic definition regarding angels and demons: "created good by Go…
CDF – Christian faith and demonology (June 26, 1975): The magisterial synthesis on the devil
The document *Christian Faith and Demonology* (CDF, June 26, 1975): the magisterial synthesis on the personal existence and real action of Satan, agai…
Saints with profound mariology canonized in the post-Conciliar Magisterium (1962-present)
Saints with profound Marian spirituality canonized by the post-conciliar magisterium of Paul VI to Francis: Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Saint Faustina Kow…
Loreto Litany – History and Magisterial Additions (1571-2020)
The history of the Litany of Loreto (Ladainha de Loreto) and the development of its invocations over the centuries: from medieval origins to Saint Piu…
Pope Benedict XVI – Pastoral Visit to Lourdes (September 12-15, 2008): 150th Anniversary of the Apparitions
The apostolic journey of Benedict XVI to France and Lourdes (September 12-15, 2008) for the 150th anniversary of the apparitions to Bernadette Soubiro…
John Paul II – Letter on Banneux (1999): 50th Anniversary of the Recognition of the Apparitions of the Virgin to the Poor
A Letter from John Paul II to the Bishop of Liège (July 31, 1999) on the Apparitions of Our Lady of Poor in Banneux (1933) and the 50th Anniversary o…
Post-2000 Marian Magisterium: A Synthesis of John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis
Chronological and thematic synthesis of post-2000 Marian documents from Pope John Paul II (late period), Benedict XVI (complete works), and Pope Franc…
John Paul II – With Saint Mary, from listening to God to serving life (2001): Letter to the Servants of Mary
Letter of John Paul II to the Servite Friars (September 29, 2001), on the occasion of the General Chapter: "With Saint Mary, from God's listening to l…
John Paul II – Honoring Mary (Good Friday Letter 1995): The Woman in the Life of the Priest
The Thursday of Holy Week Letter 1995 (JP II): *"Honour Mary"* - on the importance of women in the life of the priest, beginning with a Polish Mari…
Catechesi tradendae, n. 73 (1979) – full Latin text: Maria Mater et exemplar catechistarum
Full text in Latin, Italian, and Portuguese of No. 73 from Catechesi Tradendae (John Paul II, 1979): Mary as a "living catechism" and "mother and mode…
Roman Catechism (1566) – Mariology of the Counter-Reformation and Continuity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
The Roman Catechism of St. Pius V (1566): a Marian exposition of the Counter-Reformation; three main sections on Mary and the Hail Mary as a compendiu…
Paul VI – Closing Address of Vatican II (December 8, 1965): The Immaculate Mary, Model of the Post-Conciliar Church.
Closing Address of the Second Vatican Council (December 8, 1965): Pope Paul VI presents Mary, the Immaculate Conception, as a model for post-conciliar…
Pius XII – “Haurietis Aquas” and the Unconquered Athletes of Christ: The Heart of Mary and Pre-Conciliar Mariology
The encyclicals *Haurietis Aquas* (1956) on the Heart of Jesus and Mary and *Invicti Athletae Christi* (1957) by Pius XII: the theology of the Two Hea…
Puebla (1979) and Aparecida (2007): Mary in the evangelization of Latin America
The Puebla (1979) and Aparecida (2007) Documents: Mary in the Evangelization of Latin America; Incultured Mariology (Guadalupe, Aparecida, Copper Cany…
John Paul II – Catechesi Tradendae, n. 73: Mary, mother and model of catechists
Mary as the first catechist of the Church - Mary who catechized Jesus, the Apostles, and continues to catechize the Church.
Pope Pius XII – The Pilgrimage of Lourdes (1957): Centennial of the Apparitions and Theology of Pilgrimages
The Encyclical *The Pilgrimage of Lourdes* (Pius XII, 1957): centenary of the apparitions; Marian theology of pilgrimages; pastoral care for the sick;…
Marian apparitions in Pontifical Magisterium: Guadalupe, Lourdes, Fatima, Aparecida
Recognized Marian apparitions by the Church in pontifical magisterium: Guadalupe (1531), Lourdes (1858), Fátima (1917), Aparecida (1943). Papal docum…
Directory on Popular Piety and Liturgy (2002): Marian Sections
The Marian sections of the Directory on Popular Piety and Liturgy (Vatican, 2002): Ch. V on Mary in the liturgical year and Ch. VII on traditional Mar…
Vatican II – Marian references in other documents: Christus Dominus, Apostolic Constitution (AA), Apostolic Gospel (AG), Old Testament (OT), Pastoral Constitution (PC), Pastoral Letter (PO)
The Marian references in the other Vatican II documents: *Christus Dominus*, *Apostolicam Actuositatem*, *Ad Gentes*, *Optatam Totius*, *Perfectae Car…
John Paul II – The Marian Year 1987-1988 and Redemptoris Custos: Mary, Woman and Wife of Joseph
John Paul II's Marian Year (1987-1988) and the Mariological triad Redemptoris Mater, Mulieris Dignitatem, and Redemptoris Custos: Mary as Mother, Woma…
John Paul II – Letter to Families and Letter to Women: Mary and the Female Genius
The Apostolic Letters to Families (1994) and to Women (1995) of John Paul II: Mary as the definitive model of female dignity and feminine genius in th…
Catholic Catechism – Marian sections (Nos. 484-511 and 963-975)
The two Marian sections of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (1992): nos. 484-511 (Mary in the Incarnation) and nos. 963-975 (Mary in the Church). …
Francis – Christus vivit, in the heart of the Father and to all brothers: Mary and the young people, Saint Joseph and fraternity
The Marian texts of *Christus Vivit* (2019), *Patris Corde* (2020), and *Fratelli Tutti* (2020) by Pope Francis: Mary as an influencer of youth, wife …
Francis – Amoris Laetitia and Gaudete et Exsultate: Mary in the family and in daily holiness
The Marian texts of *Amoris Laetitia* (2016) and *Gaudete et Exsultate* (2018) by Francis: Mary in the Holy Family of Nazareth and as a model of daily…
Benedict XVI – *Sacramentum Caritatis* and *Caritas in Veritate*: Mary, the Eucharistic Woman and Mother of Charity
The Marian texts of *Sacrum Caritatis* (2007) and *Caritas in Veritate* (2009) by Benedict XVI: Mary as the Eucharistic woman and mother of charity in…