How to study systematically the Marian Magisterium in the locus mariological – usage guide (109+ posts)

Complete guide to using the *Locus Marianus* for systematically studying Marian magisterium: 109+ posts covering 20 centuries of papal and conciliar t…

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John Paul II – Ecclesia in America No. 11 (1999): Guadalupe and the incultured Mariology of the American Continent

Section 11 of the Apostolic Exhortation *Ecclesia in America* (John Paul II, January 22, 1999) on Guadalupe and the incultured evangelization of the A…

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John Paul II – With Saint Mary, from listening to God to serving life (2001): Letter to the Servants of Mary

Letter of John Paul II to the Servite Friars (September 29, 2001), on the occasion of the General Chapter: "With Saint Mary, from God's listening to l…

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John Paul II and Saint Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort – Totus Tuus and the true devotion

Saint Louis Marie Grignon de Montfort and the Treaty of True Devotion: the source of John Paul II's "Totus Tuus" motto and the central reference of co…

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Catechesi tradendae, n. 73 (1979) – full Latin text: Maria Mater et exemplar catechistarum

Full text in Latin, Italian, and Portuguese of No. 73 from Catechesi Tradendae (John Paul II, 1979): Mary as a "living catechism" and "mother and mode…

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Pope Benedict XVI – Verbum Domini No. 27: Mary, Mother of the Word of God (2010)

Mary as Mother of the Word of God, primary interpreter of Sacred Scripture, model of Lectio Divina.

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John Paul II – Marian Catecheses (1995-1997): The Largest Marian Cycle of Contemporary Magisterium.

The 70 weekly catecheses of John Paul II on Mary (1995-1997): the greatest Marian synthesis of contemporary magisterium, organized into five major sec…

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Saint John XXIII – The Mariology of the Good Pope: Mater et Magistra, Peace on Earth, Eternal God

The mariology of Pope Saint John XXIII (1958-1963): Marian texts from the encyclicals *Mater et Magistra* (1961), *Pacem in Terris* (1963), and *Aeter…

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Leo XIII – in October (1891): Mary, Co-Redemptor and Mediator of all graces (Pontifical Doctrine IV, nn. 372-388)

The encyclical *Octobri mense* (Leão XIII, 1891): the largest Marian encyclical of the 19th century, with the doctrine of Mary's mediation, universal…

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Pontifical Doctrine IV: Marian Documents – Complete Index and Reading Guide (PAMI/BAC, 1954)

Complete index and reading guide for Doctrine Pontificia IV: Marian Documents (PAMI/BAC, 1954). 388 Marian documents from pontifical and conciliar mag…

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Saint Gregory II, III, and the Second Council of Nicaea – Mary’s veneration and images (Pontifical Doctrine IV, nos. 62-97)

Popes Gregory II, Gregory III, and the Second Council of Nicaea (787) defend the legitimate veneration of Mary's images, distinguishing adoration from…

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Medieval Popes: Leo IX to Innocent III – Scholastic Mariology (Pontifical Doctrine IV, nos. 100-121)

From Saint Leo IX to the Fourth Lateran Council (1215) and Innocent III: Medieval Mariology in 22 documents, from creeds to speeches on the Assumption…

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Council of Ephesus (431) – Theotokos, Mother of God (Pontifical Doctrine IV, nos. 17-18)

The Council of Ephesus (431) defines Mary as Theotokos - Mother of God. Greek and Portuguese texts from the greatest Marian council in Christian histo…

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Saint Siricus and Saint Celestine I – Ever Virgin and Theotokos (Pontifical Doctrine IV, nos. 15-16)

Popes Saint Siricus and Saint Celestine I establish the papal doctrine of Mary's perpetual virginity and her divine motherhood, preparing for the Coun…

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Mary as a new Eve: The patristic typology that founded Mariology

Mary, the new Eve, is the patristic typology that founded mariology. Explore the origins of this doctrine in Saint Irenaeus and its enduring influence…

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“Gaudium et Spes – Mary, the new Eve and glory of the Church (Vatican Council II)”

Articles on Mariology from *Gaudium et Spes* (Vatican Council II, 1965) in Latin and Portuguese: Mary as the image and beginning of the glorified Chur…

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Evangelii Gaudium: Apostolic Exhortation of Francis – Mary, Mother of Evangelization (Full Text)

# **Exortação Apostólica Evangelii Gaudium**## **(Francisco, 24 de novembro de 2013)**...### **Capítulo 5: Maria, Mãe da Evangelização e …

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Spe Salvi – Encyclical of Benedict XVI – Mary, Star of Hope (Full Text)

Encíclica Spe Salvi (Bento XVI, 30 de Novembro de 2007)

Capítulo sobre Maria, Estrela da Esperança

Mariologia …

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Mulieris Dignitatem – Apostolic Letter of John Paul II on the Dignity of Woman (Full Text)

**Apostolic Letter "Mulieris Dignitatem" (John Paul II, August 15, 1988)***Excertos do Original Latino:*> "Mulieris dignitatem, quae in se ipso…

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Redemptoris Mater Encyclical of John Paul II on the Mother of the Redeemer (Full Text)

Introdução The Redemptoris Mater is an encyclical of Pope John Paul II, published on March 25, 1987, on the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the…

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The Paraclete Spirit: Act 8:1; PD 3 and the promise of the Spirit in Jn 14

Paraclete Spirit in Acts 8:16; 1 Peter 3, and John 14: Three texts from Year A united by the promised gift of Christ. Let us delve deeper into this Ma…

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Mary, Cooperator of Redemption: The Delicate Question of Co-Redemptor

Mary as Cooperator of Redemption: Explore the issue of co-redemptrix, Mary's suffering at the cross, and her unique role in Christ's salvific work.

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Mary’s Unshakeable Faith: Demonstration of Her Testimony and Foundation of the Church’s Faith (2026)

I. The Theological Foundation of Mary’s Faith: The Announcement The theological foundation of Mary’s faith is rooted in the announcement narrated by Luke 1:26-38. Exegetical…

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Mary’s Rosary, St. Dominic of Guzman: Demonic Testimony and Contemplation

The most rich theologically, Bamonte's statement about Mary's Rosary describes its mediating function with an image of rare beauty: ...

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The Intercession of Mary at the Cross (1987): The Demonic Testimony, According to Father Giovanni Bamonte

The doctrine of Mary's intercession constitutes one of the richest and most precisely defined areas of dogmatic mariology. Its basis...

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The Universal Spiritual Maternity of Mary (1987): The Demonic Testimony According to Father Giovanni Bamonte

The doctrine of Mary's spiritual motherhood constitutes one of the most developed and at the same time most disputed chapters of dogmatic mariology. I…

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The Redemption of Mary and the Immaculate Conception (1854): The Demonic Testimony as Theological Confirmation

The doctrine of Mary's redemption constitutes one of the most delicate and precise chapters in dogmatic mariology. The question is not whether Mary wa…

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The exorcism of Anthony of Lyon (1790-1871) and the demonic testimony about the Virgin Mary

In the history of Mariology, there are treasures that come from unexpected sources. Among the most disturbing and theologically rich are statements ma…

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Irineus of Lyon and Mary: The Eva-Maria Antithesis in 2nd Century Theology

Irineus of Lyon, bishop of Gallia, who died around the year 200 AD, is one of the most decisive figures for understanding patristic mariology...

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The epitaph of the apple tree and Mary: the earliest Marian epigraphic testimony

Hierapolis' Abas, bishop of Roman Phrygia in the second half of the 2nd century, occupies a unique place in the history of Marian testimony. His epita…

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Meliton of Sardis and Mary: The Paschal Mystery and the Virgin in Second-Century Theology

Melitus of Sardis, bishop of the ancient city of Sardis in Lydia, who died around the year 190 A.D., holds a unique place in the history of Marian the…

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Saffic Pact and Mary: Gnosticism of the 3rd century and divine motherhood

Pistis Soptia is one of the most extensive and disturbing Gnostic texts in Christian apocrypha literature. Likely written in the 3rd century, in Copti…

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Salomonic Odes and Mary: The Hymns of the Fourth Century and Virgin Maternity

The Odes of Solomon constitute one of the oldest and most intriguing testimonies to early Christian devotion to Mary. Likely composed in the 2nd centu…

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Hegesip and Mary: The Historical Testimony Against Second-Century Gnosticism

Hegesippus is a 2nd-century Christian theologian whose fragments have reached us through Eusebius of Caesarea. In the seventh episode of the Mariology…

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Saint Justin Martyr and Mary: The Parallel of Eve-Mary in 2nd Century Apologetics

Saint Justin Martyr is the first to explicitly formulate the Eve-Mary parallel in Christian literature. In episode six of the Mariology Podcast, Prof.…

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The Presentation of the Lord: History, Mariology, and Liturgical Tradition

The Presentation of the Lord is celebrated on February 2nd and is one of the oldest feasts in the Christian liturgical calendar. In the second episode…

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Mariology Podcast: Science, Method, and Three Central Arguments

The Mariology podcast is born as a service to the Portuguese-speaking Church, responding to a very identified need: the absence of mariological conten…

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Seat of Wisdom: Mary as the Throne of Eternal Wisdom

Mary as the Seat of Wisdom incarnates the throne of eternal wisdom. Explore the depth of Mariology through this title in Scripture and Tradition.

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I am the true vine: Mary and the branch that bears fruit

Mary as a fertile branch on the true vine. Explore the Mariology of John's discourse and its profound contemplative resonance.

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Ever Virgin (Aeiparthenos): the perpetual virginity of Mary

Explore the doctrine of Mary's perpetual virginity, defined in tradition as *Aeiparthenos*. Delve into this central theological mystery of Catholic fa…

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He who has seen me has seen the Father: Mary and the visible face of God

Mary contemplates the visible face of God made flesh. Explore how divine motherhood reveals the Father through the incarnate Son in this mariological …

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I am the door: Mary as the gate that opens to life

Meditation on Mary as the Gate of Heaven in light of John 10:9, from the Announcement and patristic tradition. Let us deepen this Marian and eschatolo…

27/04/2026

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Immaculate Conception, what does it mean and the difference to the Pure Conception.

Immaculate Conception vs. Perpetual Virginity: Understanding the Dogma and the meaning of *kecharitôménē* in Marian theology.

26/04/2026

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Mary in the Old Testament, the prefigurations of the Virgin in Hebrew Scripture

Explore the prefigurations of Mary in the Old Testament: from the protoevangelium to Marian types in Eve, Judith, and the Ark of the Covenant. Delve i…

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Grace in Greek: χάρις (charis) Chariotized: κεχαριτωμένη (kecharitôménē) Theology of grace: θεολογία της χάρης (theologia tis charis)

"Chosen One" in Luke 1:28: The Greek perfect participle reveals the permanent fullness of grace in Mary. Deepen Mariology with De La Potterie.

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Our Lady of Reconciliation, Mary, mediator of peace

Explore Mary's role as a mediator of peace: biblical foundations, LG 62 theology, Eve-Mary typology, and the reconciling message of Fátima.

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Jesus Son of Mary, divine motherhood at the heart of faith

Mary is Mother of Jesus and Mother of God. From historical motherhood to the *Theotokos* of Ephesus, spiritual motherhood in John 19. Deepen this cent…

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Theotokos (Mother of God): the central title in Mariology

Theotokos, Mother of God, is the central title in Mariology. Defined at Ephesus in 431, it underpins all Marian reflection. Explore its patristic and …

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Virginity of Mary, the three aspects of the dogma

Study the three aspects of Mary's virginity, its biblical foundation, and the magisterial definition that supports this central dogma. Delve into the …

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Hippolytus of Rome, Mariology and Patristic Theology

Hippolytus of Rome and pre-Nicene patristic mariology: Mary's virginity, typology of Dan 2:34, and the Roman School. Let us delve deeper into this the…

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