The Magnificat as hermeneutical key in the Magnifica Humanitas of Leo XIV A Mariological analysis of how the Magnificat functions as a hermeneutical key in Leo XIV’s encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, articulating the… Daniel Afonso 25/05/2026 0 Comments
Misit ad eos filium suum dilectum: Mary and the Son Sent by the Father The parable of the murderous vinedressers illuminates the mystery of the Son sent by the Father and Mary’s place in that divine mission. Go… Daniel Afonso 25/05/2026 0 Comments
Wind and Fire: Acts 2, 1 Cor 12, and the Gift of the Spirit in Jn 20, Pentecost Pentecost and the gift of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2, 1 Cor 12, and Jn 20. Wind, fire, and the forgiveness of sins. Delve deeper into the… Daniel Afonso 24/05/2026 0 Comments
Accipite spiritum sanctum: Mary and the Gift of Pentecost Mary at Pentecost and the gift of the Holy Spirit according to John. Go deeper into Our Lady’s unique role in the pneumatological mystery of… Daniel Afonso 24/05/2026 0 Comments
Ipse spiritus postulat pro nobis: Mary in the Vigil of the Spirit Mary is united to the Spirit in the Vigil of Pentecost, interceding with inexpressible groanings. Explore the Mariological dimension of this… Daniel Afonso 23/05/2026 0 Comments
Ut cognoscat mundus: Mary and the Love the World Can Recognize Mary reveals the Trinitarian love that the world can recognize. Ut cognoscat mundus: the salvific mission reflected in the Marian mystery.… Daniel Afonso 20/05/2026 0 Comments
Sanctifica eos in veritate: Mary and Consecration in the Truth Jesus’ priestly prayer sheds light on Marian consecration in the truth. Mary, sanctified by the Word, leads to the fullness of truth. Go… Daniel Afonso 20/05/2026 0 Comments
Pater, venit hora: Mary and the Approaching Glorification Mary and the approaching glorification: how the hour of Christ illuminates Mary’s maternal role in the Paschal Mystery. Delve deeper into… Daniel Afonso 19/05/2026 0 Comments
The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth reveals the mystery of the divine presence and the joy of salvation. Delve deeper into this sacred… Daniel Afonso 19/05/2026 0 Comments
In mundo pressuram habetis: Mary and Peace in Tribulation Mary reveals how to find peace amid the tribulation of the world. In the light of Jn 16:33, discover the Marian path to confidence in Christ… Daniel Afonso 18/05/2026 0 Comments
They Persevered in Prayer: Acts 1, 1 Pet 4, and the Priestly Prayer in Jn 17 Mary and the apostles persevered in prayer between the Ascension and Pentecost. Explore the connection between Acts 1:14, 1 Pet 4, and the… Daniel Afonso 17/05/2026 0 Comments
Janua caeli: Mary as the gate of heaven in the patristic tradition Janua caeli: explore the image of Mary as the gate of heaven in the Fathers of the Church, from Ezekiel to patristic theology. Delve deeper… Daniel Afonso 16/05/2026 0 Comments
Ut sint unum: Mary and the Prayer for Unity Mary intercedes for the unity of the Church in Christ’s priestly prayer. Explore the Mariological foundation of the “ut sint unum” and… Daniel Afonso 15/05/2026 0 Comments
Petite et accipietis: Mary and the Prayer of Petition Mary and the prayer of petition in the light of Jn 16:24. Explore the theological meaning of Petite et accipietis in the Catholic Mariological… Daniel Afonso 15/05/2026 0 Comments
Refugium peccatorum: Mary, refuge of sinners Mary, refuge of sinners, welcomes the banished children of Eve in her maternal mercy. Delve deeper into this Marian title and its theological… Daniel Afonso 15/05/2026 0 Comments