John Paul II as a Teacher of Mariology and Marian Devotion

Abstract

According to the methodological principle, the correct interpretation of John Paul II (not only him) suggests taking into account the broader context of his statements. In the presentation of the Pope’s Mariology and Marian devotion, he focuses on what is more or less astonishing. John Paul II used the “Treaty” of St. Louis Grignion de Montfort. He never argued with him, never criticized him, but he did not take over everything. John Paul II consistently teaches the Mariology of Vatican II, not the Mariology of Grignion; strongly promotes the prayer of the rosary, incl. in Rosarium Virginis Mariae, but calls for contemplation of the Mysteries of our faith, which are recalled in it; she appeals and asks people not to be satisfied with simply pray the Rosary.