Mariology Podcast: Science, Method, and Three Central Arguments
The Mariology podcast is born as a service to the Portuguese-speaking Church, responding to a very identified need: the absence of mariological conten…
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Mary and the Eucharist, the re-encounter in the third millennium
Mary and the Eucharist share indissoluble theological bonds. Explore the Incarnation, Mary's eucharistic attitude, and her presence in the liturgy of …
Mary, the woman of the Eucharist
Mary, Woman of the Eucharist, leads us to a deeper understanding of this sacrament. Explore the relationship between the Virgin and the Eucharistic my…
A virgin Mother, prophet, and Church in Advent
Unveil the Marian titles of Virgin-Mother, Prophetess, and Image of the Church in Advent and delve into the spirituality of this liturgical season wit…
The Virgin of Listening during Advent
Mary, Virgin of Listening, reveals in Advent the perfect model of contemplative availability. Deepen the Marian spirituality of this liturgical time.
As Mariological Prayers of Advent
Uncover the Marian prayers of Advent, their theological meaning, and how the Church directs its supplications to Mary during this time of hope and exp…
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.
From John the Baptist to Mary: the poor of Yahweh
From John the Baptist to Mary: Explore the place of the poor of YHWH in Scripture and the deep insertion of Mary into this biblical tradition. Deepen …
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.
Advent: How It All Began
Discover how Advent began with Mary's "yes" and understand Our Lady's unique presence during this liturgical time of hope and preparation.
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.
Who distributes grace, Mary or the Holy Spirit?
Who distributes grace: Mary or the Holy Spirit? Explore Marian mediation and divine action in a rigorous and contemplative theological analysis.
The Miraculous Medal: Origin and Diffusion
Learn about the origin and spread of the Miraculous Medal, revealed to Catherine Labouré, its theological meaning, and the central role of this devot…
The history of Catherine Labouré
Life and mission of Catherine Labouré, visionary of the Marian apparitions that originated the Miraculous Medal. Discover the Vincentian spirituality…
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…
The relationship between the Holy Spirit, Mary, and the priest
The Holy Spirit, Mary, and the priest: foundations of Marian and sacerdotal spirituality in the light of the Magisterium. Deepen this essential theolo…
Mary leads the priest to the service
Mary leads the priest to the service through complete surrender to God. Explore the Marian dimension of priesthood and Mary's role in priestly spiritu…
Is there danger in Marian devotion?
Is there danger in devoting oneself to Mary? Understand the criteria for authentic Marian devotion and the boundaries of popular piety. Deepen this th…
Is the priestly crisis a Marian crisis?
Does the priestly crisis have roots in the Marian crisis? Explore the theological relationship between Mary and the priesthood in this reflection from…
Leonardo da Vinci and the Pregnant Virgin of Hope
In the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, there is a drawing attributed to the master Leonardo depicting a female head that has obvious affinities,
Leonardo da Vinci and the luminosity of Mary’s womb
Around 1481, the friars of the convent of San Donato in Scopeto entrusted an Adoration of the Magi now in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.
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…
Leonardo da Vinci, painter of symbolic Mariology
In the work "Our Lady of the Pomegranate or Dreyfus," Leonardo seeks a new concept of illumination, fruit of careful study.
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…
Antonello da Messina: Mariology of the “New Man”
Antonello da Messina reveals a singular Mariology: the New Man contemplates Mary as the center of human renewal in Christ. Let us delve deeper into th…
The geometric Mariology of Piero della Francesca (4th part)
A Our Lady with the Child, recently attributed to Petrus de Burgo and thought for centuries to be by Piero della Francesca,
The iconographic Mariology of Piero della Francesca (3rd part)
A Madonna del parto of Monterchi is similar to all pregnant women in the world; she is like them, anxious and happy, exhausted and proud.
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…
The Mariology of Piero della Francesca (Part 1)
Piero della Francesca (Sansepolcro [Tuscany] 1418-1492) is undoubtedly one of the greatest Italian artists of the 15th century.
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…
The Virgin and Child in the absidal mosaics
Discover the origin of absidal mosaics depicting the Virgin and Child, whose iconography derives from the Adoration of the Magi. Deepen this Marian tr…
Marian Iconography: the Apses of Churches from the 5th Century.
Since the 5th century, church apses have consecrated Marian iconography in images of faith. Explore the theological language of this sacred space.
Symbolic character of Marian iconography in the 3rd and 4th centuries
Explore the Marian iconography of the 3rd and 4th centuries and its profound theological symbolism, revealing how the primitive Church artistically ex…
Iconography of Mary: Priscilla’s Catacombs, the Annunciation
In the Catacombs of Priscilla rests the earliest iconography of Mary. Contemplate the Annunciation, which bore witness to the primitive faith of the C…
Mariology and sophiology on the path of beauty
Mariology and Sophiology converge on the path of Beauty: Mary, icon of divine Wisdom, illuminates the way to God. Deepen this theological reflection.
Sublime beauty in Marian aesthetics
The sublime beauty of Mary transcends the physical: she is the creature where the divine splendor shines most fully. Deepen this mariological reflecti…
Our Lady of Sorrows: A Biblical Devotion
Discover how devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows is rooted in Sacred Scripture and reveals Mary's role as co-redemptor in Christ's Passion.
The Holy Name of Mary
Invoking the Holy Name of Mary opens hearts to divine grace. Discover the theological richness and devotion that this Name holds within Catholic Mario…
A disciple who believes invites listening to the Word
Mary, believing disciple, invites the Church to listen to the Word. Her total faith reveals the path of evangelical reception. Deepen this Marian refl…
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…
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 reception of the Annunciation and the place of faith
Mary's acceptance of the Annunciation reveals the most perfect act of faith in history. A 'yes' that transforms humanity. Let us delve into this myste…
Mary is Word, grace, and dabar.
Mary embraces the divine Word with her whole being, uniting grace and word in a unique covenant. Delve deeper into this mariological reflection on the…
Mary is the Word of God, both person and event.
Mary receives the Word of God with perfect faith and becomes the living event in which the Eternal Word enters history. Deepen this mariological refle…
Pilgrimages and the Mariologist Devotee
Marian pilgrimages, as a means of spiritual and academic formation for those studying Mary in the tradition of the Church, deepen this privileged path…
Marian shrines and mariology devotees
Marian shrines unite devotion and academic study of mariology. Explore how these sacred spaces deepen knowledge and contemplation of Mary.
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…