de maria nunquam satis 1

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De Maria nunquam satis, “one can never say enough about the Virgin Mary.” Many Fathers and theologians attribute unique perfections to Mary, including perfections not mentioned in Scripture. Some object that there is a risk of ending in excesses that will expose Marian theology to ridicule, even heresy. They addRead More →

croissance spi

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It is written in the Gospel of St. Luke that Jesus “advanced in wisdom, and age, and grace with God and men,” (Lk 2:52). But the Fathers and theologians have pointed out that this growth, as regards wisdom and grace, was only apparent. Indeed, from the first instant of HisRead More →

visitation magnificat

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Leo XIII, in his encyclical Magnæ Dei Matris, affirms about the Most Holy Virgin: “In Mary we see how a truly good and provident God has established for us a most suitable example of every virtue.” To understand to what degree the supernatural virtues have been given by God to theRead More →

annonciation avec maria

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Sacred Scripture has preciously preserved for us the Angel Gabriel’s salutation to the Virgin Mary at the Annunciation. In two short phrases it tells us all: “Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.” (Lk. 1:28) Drawing upon this treasure, Pope Pius IX described this fullness of grace forRead More →