Saint Joseph the Worker: work and the feast of May 1 On May 1, 1955, Pius XII instituted the feast of Saint Joseph the Worker to give Christian meaning to the world day of labor. Learn the history… Daniel Afonso 13/07/2026 0 Comments
The Silence of Saint Joseph: Why the Gospels Do Not Record a Single Word from Him Not one word of Saint Joseph was recorded in the Gospels. This article shows why that silence is theological language: active obedience… Daniel Afonso 13/07/2026 0 Comments
Who Was Saint Joseph: What the Gospels Really Say Saint Joseph was the husband of the Virgin Mary and the legal father of Jesus: a descendant of David, a carpenter of Nazareth, the “just… Daniel Afonso 13/07/2026 0 Comments
Non pacem sed gladium: the scandal of faith, and Mary and the sword of Simeon Gladium and the sword of Simeon reveal the scandal of faith in Christ. Delve deeper into the Mariological reading of Mt 10:34 in this article… Daniel Afonso 13/07/2026 0 Comments
The word that does not return empty: Is 55, Rom 8 and the parable of the sower The word of God does not return empty: Is 55, Rom 8 and the parable of the sower illuminate divine fruitfulness. Deepen this Mariological… Daniel Afonso 12/07/2026 0 Comments
Nolite timere: the Marian Saturday, fear, and Mary who did not fear Mary who did not fear reveals the deep meaning of the Marian Saturday. Between human fear and filial trust, discover the Nolite timere as a… Daniel Afonso 11/07/2026 0 Comments
Sicut oves in medio luporum: the promised persecution and Mary, Queen of Martyrs Mary, Queen of Martyrs, illuminates the meaning of the persecution promised by Christ. Delve deeper into the Mariological reflection on Mt… Daniel Afonso 10/07/2026 0 Comments
Our Lady of Chiquinquirá, patroness of Colombia Discover the history of Our Lady of Chiquinquirá, patroness of Colombia, and the marvel of the renewed image that proclaims God’s living… Daniel Afonso 09/07/2026 0 Comments
Dedit illis potestatem: the Twelve sent out and Mary Mater Ecclesiae A Mariological study of the Twelve sent out and Mary Mater Ecclesiae based on Mt 10:1. Explore the relationship between apostolic power and the… Daniel Afonso 08/07/2026 0 Comments
Holy Mary, Disciple of the Lord Holy Mary, the perfect disciple, dwelt in the Word and meditated on divine justice. Explore her contemplative vocation in the light of Sacred… Daniel Afonso 07/07/2026 0 Comments
Filiam meam modo defuncta est: Jairus, the Woman with the Hemorrhage, and Mary, Gate of Life Jairus, the woman with the hemorrhage, and Mary, Gate of Life: three encounters with Christ that reveal faith as the threshold of resurrection.… Daniel Afonso 06/07/2026 0 Comments
Meek and Humble of Heart: Zech 9, Rom 8 and Rest in Mt 11 Zech 9, Rom 8 and Mt 11 converge on the meekness and humility of heart of Christ. Deepen the Mariological meditation for this Sunday in… Daniel Afonso 05/07/2026 0 Comments
Non veni vocare iustos: Matthew, the Tax Collectors, and Mary refugium peccatorum Mary refugium peccatorum and the calling of sinners in Matthew: a Mariological look at divine mercy. Explore this theological contemplation… Daniel Afonso 04/07/2026 0 Comments
Nisi videro: Thomas, Mary, and the Faith That Touches the Wounds Thomas demanded to see the wounds before believing. Mary believes without seeing. Explore the faith that touches the Paschal mystery and… Daniel Afonso 03/07/2026 0 Comments
Confide fili: the paralytic, forgiveness, and Mary who presents sinners A Mariological analysis of the healing of the paralytic in Mt 9:1-8: Christ’s forgiveness and Mary’s role in interceding for sinners. Delve… Daniel Afonso 02/07/2026 0 Comments