The Spirit itself intercedes for us: Mary in the vigil of the Spirit
Mary unites herself to the Spirit on the vigil of Pentecost, interceding with ineffable groanings. Explore the mariological dimension of this prayer a…
Category: Sagrada Escritura
So that the world may know: Mary and the love that the world can recognize
Mary reveals the Trinitarian love that the world can recognize. So that the world may know: the salvific mission reflected in the Marian mystery. Deep…
“Sanctify them in truth: Mary and the consecration in truth”
Jesus' priestly prayer illuminates the Marian consecration in truth. Mary, sanctified by the Word, leads to the full truth. Deepen this Marian reflect…
The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth reveals the mystery of divine presence and the joy of salvation. Deepen this sacred encounter in light of Marian t…
Father, the hour has come: Mary and the approaching glorification
Mary and the approaching glorification: how Christ's hour illuminates Mary's maternal role in the Paschal Mystery. Deepen this Marian reflection.
In the world you will have tribulation: Mary and peace in trouble
Mary reveals how to find peace in the troubles of the world. In light of John 16:33, discover the Marian path to trust in Christ who has conquered the…
They persevered in prayer: 1 Thessalonians 5:1, 1 Peter 4, and the High Priestly Prayer in John 17
Mary and the apostles persevered in prayer between the Ascension and Pentecost. Explore the connection between Acts 1:14, 1 Peter 4, and the priestly …
Heaven’s Gate: Mary as the Door to Heaven in Patristic Tradition
Heavenly Door: Exploring Mary as the Gate of Heaven in the Fathers of the Church, from Ezekiel to Patristic Theology. Delving into this contemplative …
“That they may be one: Mary and prayer for unity”
Mary intercedes for the unity of the Church in Christ's priestly prayer. Explore the mariological foundation of "ut sint unum" and its ecumenical sign…
Small and you will receive: Mary and the prayer of petition
Mary and the prayer of petition in light of John 16:24. Explore the theological meaning of "Petite et accipietis" in Catholic Marian tradition.
Refuge of Sinners: Mary, Refuge of Sinners
Mary, refuge of sinners, welcomes the exiled children of Eve into her maternal mercy. Deepen this Marian title and its theological foundation.
Your sorrow shall be turned into joy: Mary and the transformation of pain
How Mary lived out sorrow transformed into Paschal joy. Deepen the Mariological reflection on "Tristitia vestra in gaudium vertetur" and its redemptiv…
Go throughout the world: At 1:1, Ef 1, and the Ascension of the Lord in Mt 28
The Ascension of the Lord in Matthew 28, Acts 1, and Ephesians 1 reveals the universal mission of the Church and the permanent presence of Christ. Dee…
Totally beautiful: Mary, all fair and spotless
Tota Pulchra: The immaculate beauty of Mary contemplated in light of Song of Songs and Marian tradition. Deepen this grace mystery.
Assumed into Heaven: Mary and the glory of the Son’s return
Mary contemplates the glory of the Son who returns to the Father. The Son ascends to the Father, uniting Christology and Mariology in a profound refle…
The dresses of salvation: Isa 61 and Lk 1; Our Lady of Fatima
Meditation on the garments of salvation in Isaiah 61 and Luke 1, and their fulfillment in Our Lady of Fatima. Let us deepen this Mariological contempl…
The Virgin Mary in the Announcement of the Lord
The Virgin Mary in the Announcement of the Lord and the mystery of the *fiat* that changed history. Deepened Marian meditation. Discover this foundati…
It expedient you that I go, so that Mary and the departure that fertilizes
Christ's departure fertilizes the presence of the Spirit. Discover how Mary dwells within this mystery and what role she plays in the salvific economy…
Star of the Sea: Mary as the Star of the Sea in Christian tradition
Stella Maris, Mary as the star of the sea, illuminates Christian tradition from the Church Fathers. Explore the theological and contemplative richness…
The Spirit of Truth testifies: Mary and the testimony of the Spirit
The Spirit of truth bears witness to Christ, and Mary joins in this living testimony. Explore the depth of Mariology in John 15:26-27.
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…
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…
Pope Leo XIII – *Exorcism Against Satan and the Rebel Angels* (1890): full text of AAS vol. 23
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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 …
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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 – Lumen Fidei and Laudato Si: Mary, icon of faith and Queen of all creation
The Marian texts of *Lumen Fidei* (2013) and *Laudato Si'* (2015) by Francis: Mary as the perfect icon of faith and Queen of all creation in an integr…
John Paul II – Tertio Millennio Adveniente and Novo Millennio Ineunte: Mary, Guide of the Third Millennium
The Apostolic Letters *Tertio Millennio Adveniente* (1994) and *Novo Millennio Ineunte* (2001): Mary as preparer and beacon for the Great Jubilee of 2…
John Paul II – Marian Catecheses (1995-1997): The Largest Marian Cycle of Contemporary Magisterium.
The 70 weekly catecheses of John Paul II on Mary (1995-1997): the greatest Marian synthesis of contemporary magisterium, organized into five major sec…
John Paul II – Veritatis Splendor (No. 120) and Evangelium Vitae (Nos. 102-105): Mary, Mother of Life.
The Marian conclusions of *Veritatis Splendor* (1993) and *Evangelium Vitae* (1995): Mary as the existential foundation of Catholic morality and the d…
John Paul II – Salvifici Doloris, No. 25: Mary at the Cross (1984)
Mary at the foot of the cross as a unique witness and participant in Christ’s redeeming suffering.
John Paul II – Divine Mercy, No. 9: Mary, Mother of Mercy (1980)
Mary, Mother of Mercy, who experienced, cooperated with, and intercedes for divine mercy.
Stabat Mater – liturgical sequence approved by Pius IX (Doctrina pontificalis IV, no. 320)
The Stabat Mater and the decree of Pius IX in 1876 approving it as the official liturgical sequence for the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. History, the…
Pius VIII and Gregory XVI – Prelude to the Immaculate Conception (Pontifical Doctrine IV, nos. 254-257)
The pontificates of Pius VIII and Gregory XVI (1829-1846): the immediate prelude to the definition of the Immaculate Conception, with documents on Mar…
Popes of the 5th-6th centuries – Mary, Mother of God and Ever Virgin (Pontifical Doctrine IV, nn. 30-43)
Gelasius I, Sisinus, John II, Vigilius, and Hormisdas I consolidate the Ephesian doctrine of Mary as Theotokos and ever-virgin with the theme of Mary…