Pope Pius XII and Our Lady

It is generally held by scholars that Pope Pius XII made very significant and notable contributions to Marian theology, public piety and devotion to Our Lady: Rev. Matthew R. Mauriello
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Blessed Chaminade Vignette 25 TODAY'S CHURCH ECHOES CHAMINADE

Recent writings of theologians and popes have stressed the universal role of Mary in the life of the Church. An increasing awareness of the universality of Mary's relation to all persons…
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Mary's Apostolic Mission Chaminade's Contribution To Mariology

Biographical and historical background.
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Why do we call Mary Queen?

Assumption and Coronation must be sharply distinguished. Whereas the assumption has been the object of dogmatic definition (1950), the coronation of Mary has never been more than a pious advocation (rosary), an iconographic motif (since the 12th century) and a devotional custom (coronation of Mary statues known already in the early middle ages). However, the coronation points to a Marian title known in Christian tradition since from the beginning of the 4th century.
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Brief History of Coronation

Since the Council of Nicea in 787, the Church has often asserted that it is lawful to venerate images of Christ, Mary and the saints. This is an ancient practice of the Christian churches...
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The Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary

Includes the Coronation
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Bibliography (only of) Articles in Marian Studies

Includes several articles on the Queenship of Mary
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Madonna and Child: The Development of Christian Symbolism, 50 min,1992.
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