The Four Marian Dogmas (With CCC References for Catechetical Study)
Victor R. Claveau, MJ________________________________________1. Mary’s Divine Motherhood (Theotokos)Defined: Council of EphesusMary is truly the Mother of God (Theotokos) because she bore Jesus Christ, who is one divine Person with both a human and divine nature.Doctrinal Significance• Affirms the hypostatic union• Proclaims Jesus Christ as true God and true man• Establishes Mary as Mother of the […]
The Four Marian Dogmas
Victor R. Claveau, MJ Mother of God! What an ineffable title! The grace of the divine maternity is the key which opens up to the weak, human scrutiny the untold riches of Mary’s soul; as it is likewise a challenge commanding for her the utmost reverence of every creature. “She alone by her dignity transcends […]
The Four Marian Dogmas
Mother of God! What an ineffable title! The grace of the divine maternity is the key which opens up to the weak, human scrutiny the untold riches of Mary’s soul; as it is likewise a challenge commanding for her the utmost reverence of every creature. “She alone by her dignity transcends heaven and earth. None […]
Inquisition in the Catholic Church
BENJAMIN D. WIKER To assess the Inquisition properly, we must distinguish between the principle which undergirded it, and the actions of those responsible for implementing the principle. The principle — that the Church must guard the faith against deviations — is an obligation of divine law (cf. Mt. 18:18; 2 Tim. 1:14). The actions taken […]
ROSARIUM VIRGINIS MARIAE
OF THE SUPREME PONTIFFJOHN PAUL IITO THE BISHOPS, CLERGYAND FAITHFULON THE MOST HOLY ROSARY INTRODUCTION 1. The Rosary of the Virgin Mary, which gradually took form in the second millennium under the guidance of the Spirit of God, is a prayer loved by countless Saints and encouraged by the Magisterium. Simple yet profound, it still […]
REDEMPTORIS MATER
(Mother of the Redeemer) Encyclical Letter of John Paul II on the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Life of the Pilgrim Church promulgated on 25 March 1987 1. The Mother of the Redeemer has a precise place in the plan of salvation, for “when the time had fully come, God sent forth his Son, born […]
Christi Matri
(Paul VI) Encyclical of Pope Paul VI promulgated on September 15, 1966. To His Venerable Brothers the Patriarchs, Primates, Archbishops, Bishops and other Local Ordinaries in Peace and Communion with the Apostolic See. Venerable Brothers, Health and Apostolic Benediction. It is a solemn custom of the faithful during the month of October to weave the […]
On the Occasion of the First Day of May
(Paul VI) Encyclical Letter of His Holiness Pope Paul VI promulgated on April 30, 1965.Venerable Brothers, As the month of May draws near, a month which the piety of the Faithful has specially dedicated to Our Blessed Lady, We are gladdened at the thought of the moving tribute of faith and love which Catholics in […]
Le Pelerinage De Lourdes (Pius XII) Warning Against Materialism on the Centenary of the Apparitions at Lourdes
Encyclical of Pope Pius XII promulgated on July 2, 1957. To the Cardinals, Archbishops, and Bishops of France in Peace and Communion with the Apostolic See. Beloved Sons and Venerable Brethren, Greetings and Apostolic Benediction. Deep in Our soul are profound and pleasant memories of the pilgrimage to Lourdes which We had the privilege of […]
Fulgens Corona (Pius XII) Proclaiming a Marian Year to Commemorate the Cebtenary of the Definition of the Dogma of the Immaculate Conception.
Encyclical of Pope Pius XII promulgated on September 8, 1953. To Our Venerable Brethren, the Patriarchs, Primates, Archbishops, Bishops, and other Local Ordinaries in Peace and Communion with the Apostolic See. Venerable Brethren, Health and Apostolic Benediction. The radiant crown of glory with which the most pure brow of the Virgin Mother was encircled by […]