Mary at the Service of the Baptized and of Life Mary, Handmaid of the Lord, illuminates the meaning of life, of faith and of the Christian mission in the world. Explore the beauty of the… Daniel Afonso 09/01/2026 0 Comments
We saw His star in the East: Is 60, Eph 3, and the Magi before Mary and the Child. Epiphany: Is 60, Eph 3, and Mt 2 converge in the adoration of the Magi before Mary and the Child. Explore the theology of the star in the East. Daniel Afonso 06/01/2026 0 Comments
Epiphany: Mary Manifests the Son At the Epiphany, Mary manifests the Son to the nations. Exploring the role of Our Lady in the revelation of Jesus to the Magi and to the whole… Daniel Afonso 03/01/2026 0 Comments
The Divine Motherhood of Mary (January 1) Solemnity of January 1: liturgical history and reflection on the divine motherhood of Mary, her perpetual virginity, and the mystery of the… Daniel Afonso 01/01/2026 0 Comments
God sent His Son, born of woman: Num 6, Gal 4, and Mary, Mother of God, in Lk 2. Mary, Mother of God, unites Num 6, Gal 4, and Lk 2 in a theological contemplation of the mystery of the Incarnation. Explore the Solemnity of… Daniel Afonso 01/01/2026 0 Comments
God sent His Son, born of woman: Num 6, Gal 4, and Mary, Mother of God, in Lk 2. Num 6, Gal 4, and Lk 2 illuminate the mystery of Mary, Mother of God. Explore the Mariological theology of this solemnity celebrated on January 1. Daniel Afonso 01/01/2026 0 Comments
Meditations for the last Rosary of 2025 Marian meditations for the Rosary and contemplative prayer deepen the relationship with Our Lady in the daily life of faith. Exploring this… Daniel Afonso 31/12/2025 0 Comments
Flee into Egypt: Sir 3, Col 3, and the Holy Family in Flight with Mt 2 The flight into Egypt unites Sir 3, Col 3, and Mt 2 in a meditation on the Holy Family. Deepen this Marian reading of Christmas. Daniel Afonso 28/12/2025 0 Comments
Which Mariology for the Nativity Scene? The Nativity scene reveals the Mariology of silence and of adoration. Mary receives the incarnate mystery with contemplative faith. Let us… Daniel Afonso 25/12/2025 0 Comments
The Word Became Flesh: Is 52, Heb 1 and the Prologue of John at the Nativity of the Lord In the Christmas Mass during the Day, Is 52, Heb 1 and Jn 1 converge in the mystery of the Word made flesh. Delve deeper into this Mariological… Daniel Afonso 25/12/2025 0 Comments
Christmas: A Path of Depth Christmas: an invitation to spiritual depth in which Mary, Mother of God, leads us into the mystery of the Incarnation of the Word. Let us go… Daniel Afonso 24/12/2025 0 Comments
Hail, Mary, Our Hope The greeting “Hail Mary” contains the whole of Christian hope. Mary, full of grace, leads us to Christ and to eternal life. Let us deepen… Daniel Afonso 22/12/2025 0 Comments
Behold, the Virgin Shall Conceive: Is 7, Rom 1, and Joseph’s Dream in Mt 1 The prophecy of the Virgin in Is 7:14, cited in Mt 1:18 and Rom 1:2, reveals the messianic fulfillment of Advent. Go deeper into this… Daniel Afonso 21/12/2025 0 Comments
The Desert Blooms: Is 35, the Patience of Jas 5, and Jesus’ Answer to John in Mt 11 The desert blooms in Isaiah 35, and Matthew 11 reveals the signs of the Messiah. Advent, patience, and hope converge in this theological… Daniel Afonso 14/12/2025 0 Comments
The Shoot of Jesse and the Baptism of Fire: Is 11, Rom 15, and John the Baptist in Mt 3 The shoot of Jesse, the baptism of fire, and John the Baptist: a reading of Advent in Year A across Isaiah, Romans, and Matthew. Go deeper into… Daniel Afonso 07/12/2025 0 Comments