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…
Category: Sagrada Escritura
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…
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…
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…
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 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 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…
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…
Mary’s listening and contemplative gaze
Mary teaches through attentive listening and contemplative gaze to transform life into perpetual adoration of God. Deepen this path of inner prayer.
Mary and contemplative life
Mary and contemplative life reveal how silent listening to God transforms human existence. Deepen this essential Mariological reflection.
Mary in the Apostolic Letter “Desiderio desideravi”
Reflection on Mary's place in the Apostolic Letter "Desiderio desideravi" by Francis. Delve into the silent presence of the Mother of the Lord in the …
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 John Eudes (d. 1680) and the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Get to know the spirituality of Saint John Eudes and his contribution to devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Catholic mariology.
Mary and the Eucharist: The mystery of faith reflected in the Mother
Learn from Mary, the eucharistic woman, to live the mystery of faith in the Eucharist according to Saint John Paul II in Ecclesia de Eucharistia. Deep…
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…
Outpouring of the Spirit upon Mary: Marian pneumatology
Discover how the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon Mary inaugurated the union between grace and human nature, imprinting upon her the divine form of …
What is the action of the Holy Spirit in the lives of men?
Discover how the Holy Spirit acts in the lives of men and guides the Church along the path of charity toward the supreme Love that is God.
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 …
The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Biblical and theological analysis of Mary's Visit to Elizabeth and the Magnificat as a Marian hymn. Let us delve into this mystery in the *Locus Mario…
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…
Saint Joseph of Anchieta and the Virgin Mary
Discover how Saint Joseph of Anchieta's Marian devotion shaped his missionary work among indigenous peoples in Brazil. Deepen this spirituality...
Magisterial Timeline of Medjugorje (2001-2022)
A Magisterial Timeline of Medjugorje from 2001 to 2022: Vatican Declarations, Episcopal Statements, and the Evolution of Ecclesial Discernment. Delve …
Why private revelations?
Why are private revelations present and what is their role in the Church? Understand the discernment of the Magisterium and Mary's messages throughout…
Adamantius
Adamantius testifies about Mary in the debate against Gnosticism. Mariological analysis of the early centuries of Christianity in the Locus Mariologic…
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.
The forgotten history of the consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary by the popes of the 20th century
Dedication to the Immaculate Heart of Mary by the Popes of the 20th Century: Papal acts, historical context, and Marian significance. Delve into this …
The biblical foundation for consecration to Mary
Explore the biblical foundations of consecration to Mary and understand how Scripture supports this Marian devotion practice in the Catholic Church.
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: wise and faithful servant
Saint Joseph, wise and faithful servant, silent guardian of Mary and Jesus. Explore his singular role in the Holy Family and the model of fidelity he …
Jesus, the Carpenter’s Son
"Son of the Carpenter: Christ's Human Identity in Nazareth, between Mary and Joseph, reveals the Scandal of the Incarnation. Deepen this Mariological …
Mary, Joseph, and Jesus in the Temple: Did they understand their words?
We analyze Lk 2:50 and the silence of Mary and Joseph in response to Jesus' words in the Temple. Faith that guards and meditates surpasses immediate u…
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…
Saint Joseph, the Silent Man: The Theology of Joseph’s Silence
Saint Joseph, the silent man of the Sacred Family, reveals in his discreet mission a central role in the history of salvation. Deepen this Mariologica…
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…
Salus: health and salvation in Mariology
Salus (health and salvation) in Marian theology: Explore the profound meaning of this Marian title in times of suffering and silence. Deepen this refl…
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…
Immaculate Conception: debate during the Middle Ages and definition in 1854
Explore the Franciscan-Dominican debate on the Immaculate Conception, from Duns Scotus to the dogmatic definition of 1854. Delve into this fundamental…
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…
The Effects of Grace: Part III
Explore the effects of grace in the Christian life and how Mary fully embraced the divine gift. A deep, contemplative, and theological mariological st…