Mary in Carmel
Mary, the Virgin, in Carmel holds a singular place in Carmelite spirituality. Explore her central presence in the devotion and tradition of the Order …
Category: Patrística
They saw the child with Mary his mother (Mt 2:10-11)
Mariological analysis of Mt 2:10-11: The Child with Mary, his Mother, reveals the maternal presence in the mystery of the Incarnation. Deepen Catholic…
Mary, a free woman because a Christian
Mary, free woman because Christian: her total "yes" to God reveals the true meaning of Christian freedom. Deepen this essential mariological reflectio…
The celebration of the Visitation: a mosaic of symbolism and theology
Uncover the theological symbolism of Mary's Visitation to Elizabeth and its role in Advent, as a prelude to redemption and an invitation to Christian …
Advent and the Fathers of the Church: echoes of Marian tradition
The Fathers of the Church illuminate Advent with reflections on Mary, the Trinity, and eschatological hope. Delve into the patristic tradition during …
Benedict XVI’s mariology: a journey between faith and reason
Pope Benedict XVI unites faith and reason in a profound mariology. He explores his theological journey on Mary, the Eucharist, and Our Lady's spiritua…
The celebration of grace: The Presentation of Mary in the Temple
Contemplate the Presentation of Mary in the Temple: complete consecration to God, singular grace, and model of holiness for all. Let us delve deeper i…
The symbolic depth of Marian representations in Roman catacombs
In Roman catacombs emerge the earliest Marian representations in Christian art. Discover the symbolic depth of this ancestral veneration of the Virgin…
Our Lady of Sorrows: The Theology of Suffering and Human Redemption
Explore the theology of Our Lady of Sorrows' suffering and how her seven sorrows are united to the mystery of human redemption. Deepen this contemplat…
Unveiling Mary’s Nativity: a riddle for ecclesiastical tradition
Celebrated since the 5th century, the Nativity of Mary joins Tradition, liturgy, and patristic writings. Explore the ecclesial foundation of this feas…
Complete program
Explore the complete course program in mariology, angelology, and demonology: 36 lessons over two semesters on Mary, angels, and the Church's traditio…
Angels in the Bible from symbolism to realism
Angels in the Bible reveal a living presence, from symbolism to realism. Explore the Announcement to Mary and the angelic role in Scripture.
Ratzinger’s Mariology: A Conversion to the Marian Mystery of Benedict XVI
How Mariology Transformed Ratzinger's Thinking and Shaped Benedict XVI: Trace the Conversion to the Marian Mystery That Marked His Pontificate. Deepen…
“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…
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…
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.
Thanks be to the grace of Our Lady
Explore Marian mediation and devotion to Our Lady as a path to particular graces leading to full grace. Deepen this essential Mariological reflection.
Mariological meaning of the “Presentation of Mary” on November 21
Discover the mariological meaning of the Presentation of Mary in the Temple, a feast on November 21st, between liturgy, patristic tradition, and Maria…
All Saints’ Day and the Assumption
The Assumption of Mary theologically grounds the feast of All Saints. Explore the connection between her corporal glory and the eternal destiny of the…
Mariology in the paintings of Piero della Francesca (2nd part)
Piero was born around 1415-1420 in Borgo San Sepolcro. In the city of Upper Tiber Valley, Piero received his first training in painting, alongside Ant…
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…
The origins of intercession in the iconography of the Virgin orant
Explore the origins of intercession in the iconography of the Virgin orante and its role in the theophanic representations of salvation history. Deepe…
Mary conceived by the Word she heard
Mary was fertilized by the Word she heard with total faith as she embraced the angel. Delve into this mariological truth in the *Locus Mariologicus*.
Mary’s mission: divine motherhood and universal
Mary's mission unites divine and universal motherhood: as Mother of Christ, she becomes Mother to all members of His Body. Deepen this Marian truth.
Mary’s vocation: a faith response to the Word
Mary's vocation and her "fiat" reveal a unique response of faith to the Word of God. Let us deepen this mariological reflection on the divine presence…
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 Mariology of Eustatius of Antioch
Eustatius of Antioch defends the virgin birth of Mary in the Christological controversies of the 4th century. Explore his contribution to Marian theol…
The Mariology of Alexander of Alexandria
Discover how Alexander of Alexandria's mariology shaped the faith in Mary in the Christological controversies of the 4th century, in a pioneering and …
Peter of Alexandria (d. 311)
Peter of Alexandria bears witness to the primitive faith of the Church in Mary. Explore his unique contribution to patristic Mariology in this study o…
The Mariology of Methodius of Olympus (d. 311)
Methodius of Olympus proposes Mary as a model of virginity and type of the Church, thus founding early patristic Mariology. Deepen this pioneering con…
The Mariology of Saint Anthony of Lisbon
Explore Saint Anthony of Lisbon's mariology through the legends that reveal his Marian devotion. Deepen this theological and contemplative journey.
The Mother of the Church in Roman Catholic liturgy
Discover Mary's place in Roman Catholic liturgy and how Sacrosanctum Concilium grounds her essential presence in the liturgical year of the Church.
The meaning of the feast of Mother of the Church
Mary, Mother of the Church, is a beloved title among the faithful since the earliest times. Explore the theological and spiritual meaning of this fund…
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.
Visions or apparitions? Mariological differences
Marian visions or apparitions? Understand the theological distinctions between types of manifestations and the criteria the Church applies in its disc…
Adamantius
Adamantius testifies about Mary in the debate against Gnosticism. Mariological analysis of the early centuries of Christianity in the Locus Mariologic…
The Didache of the Apostles
Mariological analysis of the Didache of the Apostles and its contribution to early 3rd-century Marian theology. Delve into this patristic testimony...
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.
Clement of Alexandria: Mariology and the Theology of the Logos
Clement of Alexandria unites mariology and Logos theology in the Stromata. Discover the Alexandrian roots of Mary's perpetual virginity and Theotokos.
Roman Hippolytus’ Mariology: The Commentary on the Song of Songs
Hippolytus of Rome and the Song of Songs: A Decisive Contribution to Primitive Mariology in the Early Centuries. Deepen this theological analysis at t…
Mary’s Heart in the First Millennium
Patristic and liturgical roots of devotion to the Heart of Mary in the first millennium of the Church. Explore the theological foundations with the *L…
Your Father and I, unity and paternity
Mariological analysis of Lk 2:48 reveals the mystery of Joseph's union and paternity with Mary in the Holy Family. Let us delve deeper into this refle…
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…
Aristide
Aristides of Athens and the apologists of the 2nd century bear witness to Mary, Mother of Jesus. Explore the origins of early Christian Mariology.
Ignatius of Antioch
Ignatius of Antioch and the early foundations of Marian theology. Explore the essential patristic contribution to Mariology in the early centuries of …
The Creed or Apostolic Symbol speaks of Mary.
Does the Apostolic Creed mention Mary? Mariological analysis of her presence in the symbols of faith of Christian tradition. Deepen this theological r…
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…