The Perpetual Virginity of Mary: what is it and its meaning
The concept of Perpetual Virginity is one of the oldest articles of faith regarding Our Lady: the Church proclaims Mary “ever Virgin” – before, during,…
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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…
Council of Lateran (649) – Ever Virgin and Immaculate (Pontifical Doctrine IV, nos. 44-47)
The Second Council of Constantinople (553) and the Lateran Council of 649 define the perpetual virginity of Mary as dogma: *Aeiparthenos* - Ever Virgi…
Saint Siricus and Saint Celestine I – Ever Virgin and Theotokos (Pontifical Doctrine IV, nos. 15-16)
Popes Saint Siricus and Saint Celestine I establish the papal doctrine of Mary's perpetual virginity and her divine motherhood, preparing for the Coun…
Ever Virgin (Aeiparthenos): the perpetual virginity of Mary
Explore the doctrine of Mary's perpetual virginity, defined in tradition as *Aeiparthenos*. Delve into this central theological mystery of Catholic fa…
Virginity of Mary, the three aspects of the dogma
Study the three aspects of Mary's virginity, its biblical foundation, and the magisterial definition that supports this central dogma. Delve into the …
The Four Marian Dogmas: Divine Maternity, Perpetual Virginity, Immaculate Conception, and Assumption.
The four Marian dogmas define what the Church authoritatively believes about Mary. Theological foundation, not popular devotion. Let us delve into eac…
Mary’s Virginity: The Christological Sign of the Mother of God
The virginity of Mary reveals a profound Christological sign. Explore the biblical testimony and the Church's tradition regarding this historical-salv…
Advent and Mary: The Virgin in the Time of Waiting
Mary dwells at the center of Advent as the Virgin of Listening and type of the Church. Deepen the Marian dimension of this time of waiting and prepara…
Our Lady of Banneux: the Virgin of the Poor
In Banneux, in 1933, Our Lady identified herself as the Virgin of the Poor. Discover the approved apparitions and the Belgian Marian pilgrimage shrine…
The Perpetual Virginity of Mary: The Dogma and Its Meaning
The perpetual virginity of Mary is a dogma of Catholic faith. Explore its theological foundations, the history of its definition, and its spiritual si…
Our Lady of Syracuse: The Tears of the Virgin
In 1953, an image of Our Lady of Syracuse wept for four days. Learn about the phenomenon, the scientific investigation, and the shrine built on the si…
The adoration of the cross and the sorrowful Virgin.
Stabat Mater: The Sorrowful Virgin joins her suffering to that of Christ on the cross. Let us delve into the Marian theology of Holy Friday and its sp…
Number of apparitions of the Virgin Mary
How many times has the Virgin Mary appeared throughout history? Explore the theological and spiritual significance of Marian apparitions in academic p…
Behold, the Virgin shall conceive: Isa 7, Rom 1, and Joseph’s dream in Matt 1
The prophecy of the Virgin in Isaiah 7:14, cited in Matthew 1:18 and Romans 1:2, reveals the messianic fulfillment of Advent. Deepen this Mariological…
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[Prayer] Saint Mary, Virgin of Time
Invoke Mary at the four hours of the day with this poetic prayer. Sanctify daily time with the presence of Our Lady. Discover this contemplative praye…
Mother of the Redeemer and of the redeemed humanity
Mariological reflection on Mary, Mother of the Redeemer and of humanity redeemed by Christ. Let us delve into this central mystery of Christian faith …
Mary in Carmel
Mary, the Virgin, in Carmel holds a singular place in Carmelite spirituality. Explore her central presence in the devotion and tradition of the Order …