God so loved the world: Mary and the love that sends the Son
The Father gives the Son to the world, and the Incarnation takes place in Mary. Mariological meditation on Jo 3:16 in the Second Week after Easter. Le…
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Marian spirituality: living with Mary the mystery of Christ
Discover the biblical and historical foundations of Marian spirituality and learn to live with Mary the Paschal mystery of Christ in the tradition of …
Mary’s Presence: The spiritual presence of the Mother in Christian life
Understand Mary's presence in the Christian life: from personalist philosophy to the theology of Assumption. Mary, mother and contemporary of every be…
Daughter of Zion: Mary as the personification of the people of God
Da Scriptura ao Vaticano II: Descubra como Maria representa o Povo de Deus e explore o significado teológico do título bíblico "Filha de Sião" na …
The Nazareth Family: Mary, Joseph, and Jesus
The family of Nazareth reveals the Christian model of family life through Mary, Joseph, and Jesus. Delve into the spiritual meaning of this communion …
Mary and Evangelization: The First Evangelist
Mary, the first evangelist, received the Gospel at the Annunciation and proclaimed it to the world. Delve into her unique role in the evangelizing mis…
Mary and the Eucharist: the Mother who leads to the Bread of Life
Mary and the Eucharist unite in the mysteries of Cana and Calvary. Explore the biblical and theological foundations of this relationship between the M…
Ecumenism and Mary: The obstacle that can become a bridge
Mary as an obstacle or bridge in ecumenism? Analyze the causes of conflict, inter-Christian dialogues, and reconciliation perspectives. Deepen this is…
Mary and Israel: The daughter of Zion as a summary of the people of God
Mary, daughter of Zion, recapitulates in herself the entire Old Testament and the people of Israel. Explore the Hebrew roots of mariology and its prof…
Mary and God the Father: the beloved daughter of the Father
Mary, the Father's beloved Daughter, was chosen from eternity to cooperate in the Incarnation. Dive into Trinitarian Marian theology at the Locus Mari…
Dedication of St. Mary Major: Rome’s first Marian sanctuary
Erected in 432, after the Council of Ephesus, St. Mary Major Basilica honors the Theotokos. Explore its history, art, and Marian theology.
Marian Devotion: Foundations, History, and Renewal
The Marian devotion rests on solid theological foundations renewed by Vatican II. Explore the four notes, current guidelines, and *Marialis Cultus*.
Dedication to Mary: Foundation, History, and Theology
Dedication to Mary: Biblical foundation, patristic tradition and theology from the Fathers to John Paul II. Let us delve deeper into this Christian sp…
Mary and the Church: member, type, mother, and model
Mary and the Church: eminent member, type, mother, and model. Biblical, patristic, and conciliar foundation of this essential relationship. Let us del…
Mary in the Bible: from Genesis to Revelation
Explore the biblical foundation of Mariology, from Galatians 4:4 to Revelation 12, passing through the Four Gospels. Deepen Mary's presence in the Bib…
Advent and Mary: The Virgin in the Time of Waiting
Mary dwells at the center of Advent as the Virgin of Listening and type of the Church. Deepen the Marian dimension of this time of waiting and prepara…
Apocryphal Marian texts: non-canonical traditions about Mary
The Marian apocrypha reveal ancient traditions about Mary: her origins, life in the temple, and Assumption. Explore these non-canonical sources to dee…
Anthropology of Mary: Mary and the New Vision of the Human Being
Mary's Marian anthropology reveals her as a model of the fully human being. Explore the Christian vision of femininity and the Magnificat as a transfo…
Visitation: Mary visits Elizabeth
Mary's Visit to Elizabeth reveals an act of charity and the context of the Magnificat. Deepen the theological meaning of this scene from the Gospel of…
Magnificat: Mary’s Song
The Magnificat, Mary's song at the Visitation, reveals its theology, structure, and place in Christian liturgy. Delve into this contemplative text fro…
Saint Joseph: The Virgin Father of Jesus and husband of Mary
Discover the figure of Saint Joseph, virgin father of Jesus and husband of Mary, in biblical tradition, Josefine spirituality, and theological Josefol…
Calvary: Mary at the foot of the cross
Mary stood at the foot of the Cross on Calvary. Explore the theological meaning of her presence at the Crucifixion and the contemplative tradition of …
New Testament and Mary: an overview
The New Testament presents Mary in various perspectives. Explore the synthesis of Marian presence in Luke, John, Mark, Matthew, Acts, and Revelation.
Mary’s spiritual motherhood: mother of all the faithful
Spiritual motherhood of Mary: theological and biblical foundations for her mission as Mother of all the faithful. Let us deepen this truth and filial …
Annunciation: The moment of “Let it be”
Discover the theological and biblical meaning of the Announcement, the moment of "Let it be" when Mary embraces the announcement by Angel Gabriel and …
Presentation of Jesus in the Temple: Mary and Simeon
Discover the theological meaning of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, Mary's encounter with Simeon and Anna, and the prophecy of the sword in L…
Mary, the Woman: Anthropological and Biblical Dimension
John calls Mary simply "the woman" in Cana and on the Cross. Explore the anthropological and biblical dimensions of this title and its meaning in Mari…
Marian Devotion: Forms, History, and Spirituality
Discover the theological meaning of Marian devotion, its historical forms, and the criteria of the Second Vatican Council for authentic and founded pi…
Canan Wedding, Mary, the first sign, and the exegesis of John 2:1-12
At the Wedding of Cana, Mary intercedes, and Jesus performs His first sign. Exegesis of John 2:1-12 and the foundation of Marian mediation. Deepen thi…
A village of Visitation
Ain Karim, village of the Visitation in the Holy Land, preserves the memory of Mary's encounter with Elizabeth. Delve into the biblical story and spir…
It is necessary to exalt: Mary and the Son raised up
Meditation on Mary at the foot of the cross with the Son raised up, as per Jn 3:14-15. Paschal faith, brass serpent, and Marian contemplation. Delve i…
Mary in Sacred Scripture: Biblical foundations of Mariology
Biblical Foundations of Mariology: From the Protoevangelium to Revelation, through the Announcement, the Magnificat, and Calvary. Deepen Mary's presen…
Unless she were born again: Mary and the high birth
A Marian meditation on John 3 and spiritual birth: Mary, Mother of spiritual rebirth in Christ. Delve into this reflection in the *Locus Mariologicus*…
My Lord and my God: Act 2, 1; 1 Pt 1 and the Sunday of Mercy in Jn 20
Paschal Faith, Divine Mercy, and Thomas's Confession articulate Acts 2, 1 Peter 1, and John 20. Deepen the theology of the Second Sunday of Easter.
The Two Marys: Witnesses of the Same Mystery
Meditation on the Two Marys as Witnesses to the Paschal Mystery. The Mother of Jesus and Magdalene unite in death and resurrection. Let us deepen this…
The Lord is: Mary, the beloved disciple, and the recognition by the sea.
The Lord is: The beloved disciple recognizes Christ the Resurrected by the sea. Explore the fruit of Mary's spiritual motherhood in this Mariological …
“Woman, why are you weeping?”: Mary and the Paschal joy that arises from tears
Mary Magdalene weeps at the empty tomb. The Risen One turns her grief into Paschal joy. Let us deepen this Mariological contemplation.
He rose as he said: At 10, Col 3, and the empty tomb in Jn 20.
Easter: At 10:10, Col 3:1-4 and Jn 20 proclaim the Resurrection of Christ. The empty tomb and "He saw and believed" illuminate the heart of faith. Dee…
Mary, Mother of the Church: The title, feast, and theology
Mary, Mother of the Church: Explore the title proclaimed at Vatican II, the feast established in 2018, and the theology of the dogmatic constitutions …
Our Lady of Sorrows: The Seven Sorrows of Mary and the Theology of Compassion
Contemplate the seven sorrows of Mary and her unique participation in Redemption. The compassion of Our Lady of Sorrows illuminates the Paschal myster…
The Fiat of Mary: The Word That Changed History: Annunciation Theology
Mary's "Fiat" in the Announcement is the most decisive act of faith for salvation. Discover the deep theology of this word that made the Incarnation p…
Hail Mary: the most prayed prayer in the world: theological analysis
Theological analysis of *Ave Maria*, the most prayed prayer in the world. Evangelical origin, Marian meaning and spirituality. Deepen your knowledge.
Magnificat: Mary’s Song: Theological and Spiritual Analysis
Theological and spiritual analysis of the Magnificat, Mary's canticle in Luke 1:46-55. Humility, prophecy, and eschatology. Deepen this fundamental Ma…
Mary Co-Redemptress and Mediator: Current Theological Debate
Mediatrix and Co-Redemptrix: Exploring the Biblical, Patristic Foundations and Contemporary Theological Debates Regarding These Marian Titles.
Graduate studies in Mariology: What it is, who is it for, and how to enroll
Delve into Mary studies with the only internationally recognized postgraduate program in Portuguese focused on mariology. Learn about the Locus Mariol…
“Stay with us, Lord”: Mary, master of Paschal hope.
Mary, master of Paschal hope, guide us on Holy Saturday in the faithfulness to the reception of the Risen One in Emmaus. Deepen this Marian contemplat…
The silence of Holy Saturday: the “Hour of the Mother”
On Holy Saturday, Mary alone preserved the faith of the whole Church. Discover the profound meaning of the Mother's fertile silence in waiting for the…
The adoration of the cross and the sorrowful Virgin.
Stabat Mater: The Sorrowful Virgin joins her suffering to that of Christ on the cross. Let us delve into the Marian theology of Holy Friday and its sp…
I did not retreat: Is 50, Phil 2, and the Passion according to Matthew on Palm Sunday
Isaiah, Philippians, and Matthew converge on Palm Sunday: obedience to the cross reveals the redeeming paradox of the Passion. Let us delve deeper int…
I am the Resurrection and the Life: Ez 37, Rom 8, and Lazarus in Jn 11
Ezekiel 37, Romans 8, and Lazarus in John 11 converge in the proclamation of Christ as resurrection and life. Deepen this Lenten meditation for Year A…