Marialis cultus Marialis Cultus is Paul VI’s apostolic exhortation on the Marian cult in the Church. Explore its theological and spiritual meaning more… Daniel Afonso 28/09/2022 0 Comments
The Virgin and Child in Apse Mosaics Discover the origin of the apse mosaics with the Virgin and Child, whose iconography derives from the Adoration of the Magi. Explore this… Daniel Afonso 28/09/2022 0 Comments
Marian Iconography: the Apses of Churches from the Fifth Century Since the fifth century, the apses of churches have enshrined Marian iconography in images of faith. Explore the theological language of this… Daniel Afonso 27/09/2022 0 Comments
Symbolic Character of Marian Iconography in the Third and Fourth Centuries Explore the Marian iconography of the third and fourth centuries and its profound theological symbolism, revealing how the early Church… Daniel Afonso 26/09/2022 0 Comments
Iconography of Mary: the Catacombs of Priscilla, the Annunciation In the Catacombs of Priscilla lies the oldest iconography of Mary. Contemplate the Annunciation, which bore witness to the early faith of the… Daniel Afonso 23/09/2022 0 Comments
Mariology and Sophiology on the Way of Beauty Mariology and Sophiology converge on the Way of Beauty: Mary, icon of divine Wisdom, illumines the path to God. Deepen this theological reflection. Daniel Afonso 21/09/2022 0 Comments
Sublime beauty in Mariological aesthetics The sublime beauty of Mary transcends the physical: she is the creature in whom divine splendor shines most fully. Deepen this Mariological… Daniel Afonso 20/09/2022 0 Comments
Our Lady of Sorrows: The Seven Sorrows in Scripture Discover how devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows is rooted in Sacred Scripture and reveals Mary's role as co-redemptrix in Christ's Passion. Daniel Afonso 13/09/2022 0 Comments
The Holy Name of Mary Invoking the Holy Name of Mary opens the heart to divine grace. Discover the theological richness and the devotion that this Name holds in the… Daniel Afonso 12/09/2022 0 Comments
The believing disciple invites us to listen to the word Mary, the believing disciple, invites the Church to listen to the Word. Her total faith reveals the path of evangelical acceptance. Explore… Daniel Afonso 09/09/2022 0 Comments
Are the Mariological Verses Translated Well? Translating the Mariological verses well is essential for understanding Mary’s role in Scripture and in the Christian faith. Go deeper into… Daniel Afonso 08/09/2022 0 Comments
The Nativity of Mary: What Mystery Is Celebrated? The Nativity of Mary, celebrated on September 8, inaugurates the mystery of salvation. Discover the theological and spiritual meaning of this… Daniel Afonso 08/09/2022 0 Comments
Mary conceived by the Word she heard Mary was fertilized by the Word she heard with total faith as she embraced the angel. Dive into this Mariological truth in the Locus Mariologicus. Daniel Afonso 05/09/2022 0 Comments
The Mission of Mary: Divine and Universal Motherhood The mission of Mary unites divine and universal motherhood: Mother of Christ, she becomes Mother of all the members of his Body. Explore this… Daniel Afonso 29/08/2022 0 Comments
Mary’s vocation: a response of faith to the Word Mary’s vocation and her Fiat reveal a unique response of faith to the Word of God. Let us deepen this Mariological reflection on the divine… Daniel Afonso 26/08/2022 0 Comments