Hippolytus of Rome – Traditio Apostolica (c. 215): the first liturgical document on baptismal exorcisms (Sources Chrétiennes 11 bis)

The Traditio Apostolica of Hippolytus of Rome (c. 215): the first Catholic liturgical document on exorcisms in baptism. French text (Sources…

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Annales Ecclesiastici (Baronius, 1588-1607) – angelological and demonological references in the history of the Church (years 1-1198)

The Annales Ecclesiastici of Cesare Baronio (1538-1607), in 20 vols. (Theiner, 1864): the first great systematic year-by-year Catholic…

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Leo XIII – Exorcismus against Satan and the rebel angels (1890): full text from ASS vol. 23

Full Latin text of the Exorcismus in Satanam et Angelos Apostaticos of Saint Leo XIII (1890), taken directly from the primary source Acta…

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Second Council of Constantinople (553) – anathema 9 against Origen’s apocatastasis (Mansi vol. 9)

Anathema 9 of the Second Council of Constantinople (553) condemning Origen’s apocatastasis: the fall of the angels is irrevocable; the demons…

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Patristic angelology – synthesis of the Fathers of the Church (2nd-8th Centuries)

The angelology developed by the Fathers of the Church (Ignatius, Justin, Origen, Athanasius, Basil, Chrysostom, Augustine, Gregory the Great…

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Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite – de caelesti hierarchia: the nine choirs of angels

The De Caelesti Hierarchia of Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite (5th-6th centuries): the classic structure of the Nine Choirs of Angels in three…

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Guardian Angels – Devotion and Catholic Magisterium

The Catholic doctrine on the Guardian Angels: biblical foundation (Mt 18:10; Ps 91), patristic tradition, magisterium (Paul V, Pius XII, JP2…

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Saint Raphael the Archangel – God heals: the companion of Tobias and patron of the sick

The Catholic doctrine on Saint Raphael the Archangel: the Book of Tobit, the deliverance of Sarah from Asmodeus, the magisterium on the angel…

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Saint Gabriel the Archangel – the messenger of the Marian Annunciation and patron of communications

The Catholic doctrine on Saint Gabriel the Archangel: his appearances in Scripture, the Annunciation to Mary (Lk 1:26-38), the…

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Saint Michael the Archangel – Devotion and Magisterium: The Prince of the Heavenly Host

The Catholic doctrine on Saint Michael the Archangel: biblical refs (Daniel, Jude, Revelation), ancient and contemporary magisterium (Pius IX…

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Roman Catechism (1566) – the doctrine on the angels and the demons

The doctrine of the Roman Catechism of Saint Pius V (1566) on the angels and demons: creation, spiritual nature, the nine angelic choirs…

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Catechism of the Catholic Church – angels and demons (nn. 328-336 and 391-395)

The sections of the Catechism of the Catholic Church on angelology (nn. 328-336) and demonology (nn. 391-395): the existence, nature, and…

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John Paul II – six catecheses on the angels and demons (July-August 1986)

The 5 catecheses of Saint John Paul II on angelology and demonology (July-August 1986): angels as spiritual creatures, guardian angels, the…

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Paul VI – confronto col’Inferno (November 15, 1972): the magisterial address on the devil

The famous General Audience of Paul VI (November 15, 1972) on the Devil - Liberaci dal male - reaffirming the personal existence of the Demon…

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Fourth Lateran Council (1215) – Firmiter Credimus: The Dogmatic Definition on Angels and Demons

The text Firmiter credimus of the Fourth Lateran Council (1215) with the fundamental dogmatic definition on the angels and the demons: created…

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CDF – Christian Faith and Demonology (June 26, 1975): The Magisterial Synthesis on the Devil

The document Fede Cristiana e Demonologia (CDF, June 26, 1975): the magisterial synthesis on the personal existence and the real action of the…

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John Paul II – Rosarium Virginis Mariae (2002): the Original Latin Text and the Luminous Mysteries.

Full Latin text of the Introduction of the Apostolic Letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae (John Paul II, October 16, 2002): the addition of the…

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John Paul II – con Santa Maria, dall’ascolto di Dio al servizio della vita (2001): Letter to the Servants of Mary

Letter of John Paul II to the Friar Servants of Mary (September 29, 2001), on the occasion of the General Chapter: “With Holy Mary, from…

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John Paul II – Apud Crucem cum Maria (Holy Thursday Letter of 1988): Priesthood and the Spiritual Motherhood of Mary

The Holy Thursday Letter of 1988 (John Paul II): “Apud Crucem cum Maria” - the ministerial priesthood and the spiritual motherhood of Mary…

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Puebla (1979) and Aparecida (2007): Mary in the evangelization of Latin America

The documents of Puebla (1979) and Aparecida (2007): Mary in the evangelization of Latin America; inculturated Mariology (Guadalupe, Aparecida…

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John Paul II – Catechesi tradendae, n. 73: Mary, mother and model of catechists

Text of n. 73 of the Exhortation Catechesi Tradendae (John Paul II, 1979): Mary as the first catechist of the Church - Mary who catechized…

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Marian apparitions in the papal Magisterium: Guadalupe, Lourdes, Fatima, Aparecida

The Marian apparitions recognized by the Church in the papal Magisterium: Guadalupe (1531), Lourdes (1858), Fatima (1917), Aparecida (1943).…

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John Paul II – Letter to Families and Letter to Women: Mary and the Feminine Genius

The Apostolic Letters to Families (1994) and to Women (1995) by John Paul II: Mary as the definitive model of feminine dignity and of the…

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Catechism of the Catholic Church – Marian Sections (nn. 484-511 and 963-975)

The two Marian sections of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (1992): nn. 484-511 (Mary in the Incarnation) and nn. 963-975 (Mary in the…

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Francis – christus vivit, patris corde and fratelli tutti: Mary and 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 influencer of young people…

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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…

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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 of the Great Jubilee of…

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John Paul II – Marian catecheses (1995-1997): the largest Marian cycle of the contemporary Magisterium.

The 70 weekly catecheses of John Paul II on Mary (1995-1997): the greatest Mariological synthesis of the contemporary Magisterium, organized in…

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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 of…

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John Paul II – salvifici doloris no. 25: Maria iuxta crucem (1984)

The text of no. 25 of the Apostolic Letter Salvifici Doloris (John Paul II, 1984): Mary at the foot of the Cross as witness and singular…

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John Paul II – dives in misericordia, no. 9: Mary, Mother of Mercy (1980)

The text of no. 9 of the encyclical Dives in Misericordia (John Paul II, 1980): Mary, Mother of Mercy, who experienced, cooperated with, and…

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Stabat Mater – The Liturgical Sequence Approved by Pius IX (Doctrina Pontificia IV, n. 320)

The Stabat Mater and the 1876 decree of Pius IX approving it as the official liturgical sequence of the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. History…

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Pius VIII and Gregory XVI – Prelude to the Immaculate Conception (Doctrina Pontificia IV, nn. 254-257)

The pontificates of Pius VIII and Gregory XVI (1829-1846): the immediate prelude to the definition of the Immaculate Conception, with documents…

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Popes of the Fifth-Sixth Centuries – Mary Mother of God and Ever-Virgin (Doctrina Pontificia IV, nn. 30-43)

Gelasius I, Symmachus, John II, Vigilius, and Honorius I consolidate the Ephesian doctrine of Mary, Theotokos and Ever-Virgin, with the theme…

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Saint Siricius and Saint Celestine I – Ever Virgin and Theotokos (Doctrina Pontificia IV, nn. 15-16)

The popes Saint Siricius and Saint Celestine I establish the pontifical doctrine of Mary’s perpetual virginity and of her divine motherhood…

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Mary, the New Eve: the patristic typology that founded Mariology

Mary, the New Eve, is the patristic typology that founded Mariology. Explore the origins of this doctrine in Saint Irenaeus and its enduring…

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Ecclesia de eucharistia – Mary, the Eucharistic Woman (John Paul II)

Text of Chapter V of the Encyclical Ecclesia de Eucharistia (John Paul II, 2003), with the Latin original and English translation. Mary as the…

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Evangelii Gaudium – Apostolic Exhortation of Francis – Mary, Mother of Evangelization (Full Text)

Full text of the Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium (Francis, November 24, 2013), with the Marian chapter in Latin and English. Mary as…

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Spe salvi – Encyclical of Benedict XVI – Mary, Star of Hope (Full text)

Full text of the Encyclical Spe Salvi (Benedict XVI, November 30, 2007), with the Latin chapter and English translation on Mary as Star of…

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Mulieris Dignitatem – apostolic letter of John Paul II on the dignity of woman (Full text)

Full text of the Apostolic Letter Mulieris Dignitatem (John Paul II, August 15, 1988), with excerpts from the Latin original and an English…

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Redemptoris Mater – encyclical of John Paul II on the Mother of the Redeemer (Full text)

Full text of the Encyclical Redemptoris Mater (John Paul II, March 25, 1987), with excerpts from the Latin original and an English translation.…

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Lumen Gentium chapter VIII – full Latin and English text (Vatican II)

Full text of Chapter VIII of Lumen Gentium (Vatican II, 1964) on the Virgin Mary in the mystery of Christ and of the Church, in Latin and…

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O Espírito paráclito: At 8, 1; pd 3 e a promessa do Espírito em Jo 14

The Paraclete Spirit: Acts 8:1; 1 Pet 3 and the promise of the Spirit in Jn 14

The Paraclete Spirit in Acts 8:16; 1 Pet 3 and Jn 14: three texts of Year A united by the gift promised by Christ. Let us deepen this…

Daniel Afonso 09/05/2026

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Mary, cooperator in the Redemption: the delicate question of the Co-Redemptrix

Mary cooperator in the Redemption: explore the question of the Co-Redemptrix, Mary's suffering beside the cross, and her unique role in the…

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Nossa Senhora de luján, padroeira da argentina

Our Lady of Luján, Patroness of Argentina

Patroness of Argentina, Our Lady of Luján reveals the divine wisdom that dwells in her people. Let us deepen this Marian devotion of biblical…

Daniel Afonso 08/05/2026

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Mary’s Unshakable Faith: Demonic Testimony and Foundation of the Church’s Faith (2026)

I. Mary’s Faith at the Annunciation: Theological Foundation The theological foundation of Mary’s faith lies in the episode of the Annunciation narrated by Luke (Lk…

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The intercession of Mary at the cross (1987): the demonic testimony, according to Father Giovanni Bamonte

The doctrine of the intercession of Mary constitutes one of the richest and, at the same time, most precisely delimited domains of dogmatic…

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Mary’s universal spiritual motherhood (1987): the demonic testimony according to Father Giovanni Bamonte

The doctrine of the spiritual motherhood of Mary constitutes one of the most developed and, at the same time, most disputed chapters of…

Daniel Afonso 07/05/2026

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The Exorcism of Anthony of Lyon (1790-1871) and the Demonic Testimony about the Virgin Mary

In the history of Mariology, there are testimonies that come from unexpected sources. Among the most disturbing and theologically rich are the…

Daniel Afonso 07/05/2026

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Melito of Sardis and Mary: The Peri Pascha and the Virgin in Second-Century Theology

Melito of Sardis, bishop of ancient Sardis in Lydia, who died around the year 190 A.D., occupies a singular place in the history of Marian…

Daniel Afonso 07/05/2026

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