Saint Mary, Mother of God: dogmatic-liturgical analysis
Mary, Mother of God: dogma defined at Ephesus in 431 and foundation of all mariology. Deepen the dogmatic-ecclesiastical analysis of this essential tr…
Category: Teologia Mariana
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…
Mary, daughter of Israel: dogmatic-liturgical analysis
Mary, daughter of Israel, recapitulates the hope of the chosen people and inaugurates the fulfillment of the Alliance with her "fiat." Deepen this dog…
The origins of intercession in the iconography of the Virgin Orant
Explore the origins of intercession in the iconography of the Virgin orant and its role in the theophanic representations of salvation history. Deepen…
Marialis Cultus
Marialis Cultus is Paul VI's apostolic exhortation on Marian devotion in the Church. Deepen its theological and spiritual meaning in Locus Mariologicu…
The Virgin and Child in the apse mosaics
Discover the origin of apsidal mosaics depicting the Virgin and Child, whose iconography derives from the Adoration of the Magi. Delve into this Maria…
Marian iconography: the apses of churches from the 5th century.
Since the 5th century, church sanctuaries have consecrated Marian iconography in images of faith. Explore the theological language of this sacred spac…
The 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 Announcement
In the Catacombs of Priscilla rests the earliest iconography of Mary. Contemplate the Annunciation, which bears witness to the primitive faith of the …
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 divine splendor shines most fully. Deepen this Mariological reflection.
Our Lady of Sorrows: Liturgical Memory
The liturgical memory of Our Lady of Sorrows on September 15 joins Mary to Christ's Passion. Deepen this mystery of compassion and faith.
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…
The disciple who believes invites listening to the Word
Mary, believing disciple, invites the Church to listen to the Word. Her complete faith reveals the path of evangelical reception. Deepen this Marian r…
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…
Mary fertilized by the word she heard
Mary was fertilized by the Word she heard with complete faith as she embraced the angel. Delve into this Marian truth in the *Locus Mariologicus*.
Mary’s mission: divine motherhood and universal maternity
Mary's mission unites divine motherhood and universality: Mother of Christ, she becomes the Mother of all members of His Body. Deepen this Marian trut…
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…
Mary and word, grace and speech
Mary embraces the divine Word with her whole being, uniting grace and word in a unique alliance. Deepen this Mariological reflection on the Eternal Ve…
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.
Mary as the contemplation of God
Mary as the contemplation of God reveals how complete openness to the divine transforms human existence into an epiphany of the Lord. Deepen this Mari…
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.
The Mariology of Eustachius of Antioch
Eustatius of Antioch defends Mary's virgin birth in the Christological controversies of the 4th century. Explore his contribution to patristic Mariolo…
The Mariology of Alexander of Alexandria
Discover how Alexander of Alexandria's mariology shaped faith in Mary in the Christological controversies of the 4th century, in a pioneering and deci…
Mary at the First Council of the Church in 325
The Council of Nicaea in 325 laid the groundwork for the proclamation of Mary as Theotokos in Ephesus. Deepen this essential theological connection.
Peter of Alexandria (d. 311)
Peter of Alexandria testifies to the primitive faith of the Church in Mary. Explore his unique contribution to patristic Mariology in this study of th…
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 Paul
Explore Saint Paul's mariology and discover how the Apostle positions Mary at the heart of the mystery of Incarnation and salvation. Deepen this theol…
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 …
Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Iconography and Theology of the Icon
Discover the iconography of Our Lady of Perpetual Help: a Byzantine painting from the Cretan School that combines sacred art and Marian devotion in a …
Our Lady of Perpetual Help: “Make her known throughout the world!”
Discover the history and miracles of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, revered intercessor of the needy. Deepen your devotion in this mariological study...
Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Icon, History and Devotion
The Cretan icon, history and theology of Marian mediation converge in Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Delve into the devotion transmitted by the Redemptor…
Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary: History, Origins, and Liturgical Reform
Know the history and origins of the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, from patristic tradition to post-Fátima liturgical reform. Deepen this Mar…
What is Mary’s Heart? Answer of St. John Eudes
Saint John Eudes reveals Mary's heart as a dwelling place of the divine Spirit, uniting Father and Son. Deepen this contemplative Mariological vision.
Saint John Eudes (d. 1680) and the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Learn about the spirituality of Saint John Eudes and his contribution to devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Catholic Mariology tradition. Dee…
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…
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 “Marian” dimension of prayer in various churches
Explore the Marian dimension of prayer in Byzantine and Western churches and discover how Mary occupies a unique place in the liturgy of the Eastern T…
The “Marian” dimension of liturgical prayer
Mary, crossroads of communion between God and man, illuminates the Marian dimension of liturgical prayer. Deepen this theological reflection.
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…
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 …
Mary in Gil Vicente, the Father of Portuguese theater (1465-1536)
Discover Mary's role in the works of Gil Vicente, father of Portuguese theater, and his profound Marian devotion that permeates his 16th-century drama…