Our Lady of Częstochowa: The Icon of Jasna Góra and Its History Know the history and spiritual meaning of Our Lady of Czestochowa, a Polish Marian icon of secular devotion and profound root in the Church. Daniel Afonso 09/05/2022 0 Comments
The Secret of La Salette Discover the secret of La Salette, entrusted by Mary to Mélanie and Maximin, its content, and the Catholic Church’s discernment regarding… Daniel Afonso 06/05/2022 0 Comments
Our Lady of La Salette (1846): the apparition, the message, and the recognition Discover the apparitions of Our Lady of La Salette in 1846, her message of conversion, the visionaries, and the Church's approval. Deepen this… Daniel Afonso 05/05/2022 0 Comments
Our Lady of Akita: the apparitions of Mary in Japan Discover the apparitions of Our Lady of Akita in Japan, the messages of conversion and penance, and the official approval by the Magisterium of… Daniel Afonso 04/05/2022 0 Comments
Why Are There Visions and Apparitions? Visions and apparitions of Mary: their theological meaning, what they communicate and how the Church discerns them throughout history. Go… Daniel Afonso 03/05/2022 0 Comments
Intellectual visions Intellectual visions in Christian mysticism: theological definition, typological distinction and examples linked to the apparitions of Mary. Go… Daniel Afonso 02/05/2022 0 Comments
Visions or apparitions? Corporal, imaginary, and intellectual Marian visions or apparitions? Understand the theological distinctions between types of manifestations and the criteria the Church applies in… Daniel Afonso 29/04/2022 0 Comments
The Magisterium and the Apparitions to Saint Faustina Kowalska The Magisterium of the Church in the discernment of the apparitions to Saint Faustina Kowalska: ecclesial approval and the message of Divine… Daniel Afonso 28/04/2022 0 Comments
Marian antiphon: “Ave maris stella” Text, translation, and theological meaning of the hymn Ave maris stella, an ancient Marian antiphon of the Catholic liturgy in honor of Mary.… Daniel Afonso 27/04/2022 0 Comments
The Magisterium and Private Revelations The Magisterium of the Church assesses Marian private revelations with precise criteria. Learn the foundations of ecclesial discernment… Daniel Afonso 27/04/2022 0 Comments
Under Your Protection: an antiphona to pray, in Latin and Portuguese Marian Antiphone Sub tuum praesidium: the oldest prayer to Mary. Original text, translation, and meaning. Delve into this millenary heritage of… Daniel Afonso 27/04/2022 0 Comments
Hail, Queen of Heaven: Latin text, origin, and use of the Marian antiphona Marian Antiphon "Ave Regina coelorum": Latin text, medieval origin, and theological meaning. Sung from the Presentation to Holy Thursday.… Daniel Afonso 27/04/2022 0 Comments
Marian Antiphon: “Alma redemptoris Mater” Alma Redemptoris Mater: Latin text, translation, and meaning of this Marian antiphon of the liturgy from Advent to February. Deepen your… Daniel Afonso 27/04/2022 0 Comments
Marian antiphons: “Memento salutis auctor” The Marian antiphon Memento salutis auctor: Latin text, translation, and liturgical meaning in the Catholic Christmas season. Deepen your… Daniel Afonso 27/04/2022 0 Comments
Marian Antiphons: “Salve sancta parens” Marian antiphon “Salve sancta Parens”: text, origin, and liturgical meaning. Deepen your knowledge of this prayer dedicated to Mary in the… Daniel Afonso 26/04/2022 0 Comments