Kecharitôménē, “Full of grace”: the Greek title of Mary in Lk 1:28 Kecharitôménē, the Greek title of Lk 1:28, reveals Mary as fully transfigured by divine grace. Delve into the biblical exegesis of this… Daniel Afonso 25/04/2026 0 Comments
Angelology and demonology, angels, demons, and Mary in Catholic tradition Angelology and demonology in Catholic doctrine: angels, demons, and Mary's role as the Woman of Genesis 3:15 in Christ's victory. Dig deeper… Daniel Afonso 25/04/2026 0 Comments
Catacomb of Priscilla: the earliest image of Mary In the Catacombs of Prisca, the earliest image of Mary in history is preserved. Explore the origin and meaning of this witness to early Marian… Daniel Afonso 25/04/2026 0 Comments
Archangel Raphael: who he is, the meaning of his name, and his mission Raphael the Archangel, medicine of God: healer, guide, and intercessor in the Book of Tobit. Let us explore the theology of this angel who… Daniel Afonso 25/04/2026 0 Comments
Archangel Gabriel: Who He Is, the Meaning of His Name, and His Mission Gabriel the Archangel, messenger of the Annunciation, unites angelology and Mariology in the mystery of the Incarnation. Explore the name, the… Daniel Afonso 25/04/2026 0 Comments
Contemporary Angelology: Nature, Mission, and Mary, Queen of Angels Contemporary angelology: the spiritual nature of angels, their irreversible moral choice, and Mary, Queen of Angels. Let us delve into this… Daniel Afonso 25/04/2026 0 Comments
Magisterial Angelology: The Councils and the Church’s Teaching on the Angels Magisterial angelology reveals how the Church defined the doctrine on the angels from the Council of Ephesus to Lateran IV. Explore this… Daniel Afonso 25/04/2026 0 Comments
Patristic angelology, the Fathers of the Church, and the doctrine of the angels Explore patristic angelology and how Tertullian, Augustine, and Pseudo-Dionysius forged the doctrine of the angels in the face of Gnosticism.… Daniel Afonso 25/04/2026 0 Comments
Hebrew Angelology, the Mal’ak and the Angels in the Old Testament Explore Hebrew angelology, the term mal'ak and the angels in the Old Testament, from Qumran to the Archangel Gabriel. Delve deeper into this… Daniel Afonso 25/04/2026 0 Comments
Angelology: What It Is, the Nine Choirs of Angels, and What the Church Teaches Angelology: the theological study of the nature, angelic hierarchies, and mission of the angels. Delve deeper into the teaching of the Church… Daniel Afonso 25/04/2026 0 Comments
Verba vitae aeternae: Mary and the faith that remains Mary remains when the disciples depart. Explore Our Lady’s persevering faith as a model for crises of faith, in the light of Jn 6:68. Daniel Afonso 25/04/2026 0 Comments
Caro mea vere est cibus: Mary and the Truth of the Eucharist Mary and the Eucharistic flesh: how the body of Christ is born of the Virgin and is offered as true food. Deepen this Mariological and… Daniel Afonso 24/04/2026 0 Comments
Josephology and Mariology: Theological Relations in the Holy Family Josephology and Mariology reveal deep theological bonds in the Holy Family. Explore how Mary and Joseph form a singular unity in the plan of… Daniel Afonso 23/04/2026 0 Comments
The four Marian dogmas: divine motherhood, virginity, Immaculate Conception and Assumption. The four Marian dogmas define what the Church believes about Mary with definitive authority. Theological foundation, not popular devotion. Let… Daniel Afonso 23/04/2026 0 Comments
Voluntas patris: Mary and the will that loses no one. Voluntas Patris in Jn 6:39 unites Mary’s spiritual motherhood, the Incarnation, and redemption. Deepen the mariological reading of the saving… Daniel Afonso 20/04/2026 0 Comments