So that the world may know: Mary and the love that the world can recognize
Mary reveals the Trinitarian love that the world can recognize. So that the world may know: the salvific mission reflected in the Marian mystery. Deep…
Category: Sagrada Escritura
Sanctify them in truth: Mary and consecration in truth
The priestly prayer of Jesus illuminates the Marian consecration in truth. Mary, sanctified by the Word, leads to full truth. Deepen this Marian refle…
Father, the hour has come: Mary and the approaching glorification
Mary and the approaching glorification: how Christ's hour illuminates Mary's maternal role in the Paschal Mystery. Deepen this Marian reflection.
The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth reveals the mystery of divine presence and the joy of salvation. Deepen this sacred encounter in light of Marian t…
In the world you will have tribulation: Mary and peace in trouble
Mary reveals how to find peace in the troubles of the world. In light of John 16:33, discover the Marian path to trust in Christ who has conquered the…
They persevered in prayer: 1 Thessalonians 5:1, 1 Peter 4, and the High Priestly Prayer in John 17
Mary and the apostles persevered in prayer between the Ascension and Pentecost. Explore the connection between Acts 1:14, 1 Peter 4, and the priestly …
Heaven’s Gate: Mary as the Door to Heaven in Patristic Tradition
Heavenly Door: Exploring Mary as the Gate of Heaven in the Fathers of the Church, from Ezekiel to Patristic Theology. Delving into this contemplative …
“That they may be one: Mary and prayer for unity”
Mary intercedes for the unity of the Church in Christ's priestly prayer. Explore the mariological foundation of "ut sint unum" and its ecumenical sign…
Small and you will receive: Mary and the prayer of petition
Mary and the prayer of petition in light of John 16:24. Explore the theological meaning of "Petite et accipietis" in Catholic Marian tradition.
Your sorrow shall be turned into joy: Mary and the transformation of pain
How Mary lived out sorrow transformed into Paschal joy. Deepen the Mariological reflection on "Tristitia vestra in gaudium vertetur" and its redemptiv…
Refuge of Sinners: Mary, Refuge of Sinners
Mary, refuge of sinners, welcomes the exiled children of Eve into her maternal mercy. Deepen this Marian title and its theological foundation.
Go throughout the world: At 1:1, Ef 1, and the Ascension of the Lord in Mt 28
The Ascension of the Lord in Matthew 28, Acts 1, and Ephesians 1 reveals the universal mission of the Church and the permanent presence of Christ. Dee…
Assumed into Heaven: Mary and the glory of the Son’s return
Mary contemplates the glory of the Son who returns to the Father. The Son ascends to the Father, uniting Christology and Mariology in a profound refle…
Totally beautiful: Mary, all fair and spotless
Tota Pulchra: The immaculate beauty of Mary contemplated in light of Song of Songs and Marian tradition. Deepen this grace mystery.
The dresses of salvation: Isa 61 and Lk 1; Our Lady of Fatima
Meditation on the garments of salvation in Isaiah 61 and Luke 1, and their fulfillment in Our Lady of Fatima. Let us deepen this Mariological contempl…
The Virgin Mary in the Announcement of the Lord
The Virgin Mary in the Announcement of the Lord and the mystery of the *fiat* that changed history. Deepened Marian meditation. Discover this foundati…
It will lead you to all truth: Mary and the Spirit that guides
Mary and the Spirit of Truth: A Meditation on John 16:13 and Mary's Role in Leading the Faithful to the Fullness of Divine Truth. Deepen this reflecti…
It expedient you that I go, so that Mary and the departure that fertilizes
Christ's departure fertilizes the presence of the Spirit. Discover how Mary dwells within this mystery and what role she plays in the salvific economy…
The Spirit of Truth testifies: Mary and the testimony of the Spirit
The Spirit of truth bears witness to Christ, and Mary joins in this living testimony. Explore the depth of Mariology in John 15:26-27.
Star of the Sea: Mary as the Star of the Sea in Christian tradition
Stella Maris, Mary as the star of the sea, illuminates Christian tradition from the Church Fathers. Explore the theological and contemplative richness…
DACL – Christian Archaeology and Liturgy Dictionary (Cabrol-Leclercq, 1907-1953): angelological, demonological, and exorcism entries
The DACL (Cabrol-Leclercq, 30 vols., 1907-1953): exhaustive entries on Angels, Archangels, Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Exorcism, Demon, Cherubim, Serap…
Hippolytus of Rome – Apostolic Tradition (c. 215): The first liturgical document on baptismal exorcisms (Sources Chrétiennes 11b)
The Apostolic Tradition of Hippolytus of Rome (c. 215): the first Catholic liturgical document on exorcisms at baptism. French text (Sources Chrétien…
Ecclesiastical Annals (Baronius, 1588-1607) – Angelological and Demonological References in the History of the Church (Years 1-1198)
The *Annales Ecclesiastici* by Cesare Baronio (1538-1607), in 20 vols. (*Theiner, 1864*): the first great systematic Catholic ecclesiastical history y…
Denzinger – Systematic Index of Dogmatic Definitions on Angels and Demons
Complete index of DS (Denzinger-Schoenmetzer) numbers on angelology and demonology: from Constitutum sub Damaso (DS 21) to the Catechism of the Cathol…
Pope Leo XIII – *Exorcism Against Satan and the Rebel Angels* (1890): full text of AAS vol. 23
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O Senhor nos exorte e nos proteja. Amém.
Exorcismo
Em nome da Santa Trindade, Pai, F…
Roman Council of 745 – Case of Aldebert and the eight apocryphal names of angels (Mansi vol. 12)
The Roman Council of 745 (under Saint Zachary) condemned Saint Aldebert for invoking eight angels with non-Biblical names: Uriel, Raguel, Tubuel, Mich…
Second Council of Constantinople (553) – anathema 9 against the apocatastasis of Origen (Mansi vol. 9)
Anathema 9 of the Second Council of Constantinople (553), condemning the Apocalypse of Origen: the fall of angels is irreversible; demons will not be …
ASS, as and in-manuscripts – index of official collections of Catholic Magisterium
Index of the three official collections of Catholic teaching: Acta Sanctae Sedis (ASS, 1865-1908, 41 vols), Acta Apostolicae Sedis (AAS, 1909-present)…
CDF – Decision on the Operation of Angels (July 1, 1983): The Three Canonical Archangels and the Limits of Private Revelation
The Decision of the CDF (Card. Ratzinger, July 1, 1983) on the Opera Angelorum by Gabriele Bitterlich: Limits of Private Revelation, the Three Canonic…
Patristic Angelology – Synthesis of the Church Fathers (2nd-8th Centuries)
The development of angelology by the Church Fathers (Ignatius, Justin, Origen, Athanasius, Basil, Chrysostom, Augustine, Gregory the Great, John Damas…
Pseudo-Dionysius Areopagita – On the Celestial Hierarchy: The Nine Choirs of Angels
*The Celestial Hierarchy* by Pseudo-Dionysius Areopagite (5th-6th centuries): the classic structure of the Nine Choirs of Angels in three hierarchies.…
Saint Raphael the Archangel – God Heals: The companion of Tobit and patron of the sick
The Catholic doctrine on Saint Raphael, archangel: The Book of Tobit, the healing of Sarah and Asmodeus, the magisterium on the angel of healing, patr…
Guardian angels – devotion and Catholic Magisterium
Catholic doctrine on Guardian Angels: biblical foundation (Mt 18:10; Ps 91), patristic tradition, magisterium (Paul V, Pius XII, John Paul II, Benedic…
St. Gabriel the Archangel – the messenger of the Marian Annunciation and patron of communications
Catholic doctrine on Saint Gabriel Archangel: Biblical apparitions, the Annunciation to Mary (Lk 1:26-38), the "kecharitomene," papal magisterium, and…
Saint Michael the Archangel – Devotion and Magisterium: Prince of the Celestial Militia
Catholic doctrine on Saint Michael the Archangel: biblical references (Daniel, Jude, Apocalypse), ancient and contemporary magisterium (Pius IX, Leo X…
Chapter VII, Nos. 49-50 of Lumen Gentium: “The angels in the pilgrim and celestial Church”
**Latin:**Caput VII. De Angelis, qui sunt membra Ecclesiae caelestis in communione cum Ecclesia peregrinante et purificante.**Portuguese:**Capí…
Roman Catechism (1566) – the doctrine on angels and demons
The doctrine of the Roman Catechism of St. Pius V (1566) on angels and demons: creation, spiritual nature, nine angelic choirs, guardian angels, the f…
On Exorcisms and Certain Supplications (1999): The New Roman Rite for Exorcism
The Roman Rite of Exorcism *Exorcismis et supplicationibus quibusdam* (Cong. Culto Divino, 1998-1999), which replaced Chapter XII of the Rituale Roman…
Catholic Catechism – Angels and Demons (Nos. 328-336 and 391-395)
**Sections of the Catechism of the Catholic Church on Angelology (Nos. 328-336) and Demonology (Nos. 391-395):**Existence, nature, and mission of an…
John Paul II – Six Catecheses on Angels and Demons (July-August 1986)
The 5 Catechesis of Saint John Paul II on Angelology and Demonology (July-August 1986): Angels as spiritual creatures, Angels of the Guard, Fall of th…
Paul VI – Confronting Hell (November 15, 1972): The magistral discourse on the devil
The famous General Audience of Paul VI (November 15, 1972) on the Devil - *Liberation from Evil* - reaffirming the personal existence of Satan against…
Fourth Lateran Council (1215) – We firmly believe: dogmatic definition on angels and demons
"We firmly believe," from the Fourth Lateran Council (1215), with the fundamental dogmatic definition regarding angels and demons: "created good by Go…
CDF – Christian faith and demonology (June 26, 1975): The magisterial synthesis on the devil
The document *Christian Faith and Demonology* (CDF, June 26, 1975): the magisterial synthesis on the personal existence and real action of Satan, agai…
John Paul II – *Rosarium Virginis Mariae* (2002): Original Latin text and the Luminous Mysteries.
The full Latin text of the Introduction to the Apostolic Letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae (John Paul II, October 16, 2002): the addition of the Luminou…
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…
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…
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…
John Paul II – “At the Cross with Mary” (Good Friday Letter, 1988): The priesthood and spiritual motherhood of Mary
The Thursday of Holy Week Letter of 1988 (JP II): "Apud Crucem cum Maria" - the ministerial priesthood and spiritual motherhood of Mary received at th…
Puebla (1979) and Aparecida (2007): Mary in the evangelization of Latin America
The Puebla (1979) and Aparecida (2007) Documents: Mary in the Evangelization of Latin America; Incultured Mariology (Guadalupe, Aparecida, Copper Cany…
John Paul II – Catechesi Tradendae, n. 73: Mary, mother and model of catechists
Mary as the first catechist of the Church - Mary who catechized Jesus, the Apostles, and continues to catechize the Church.