Immaculate Conception Novena Day 2: Queen of Angels

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In this novena reflection leading up to the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, we explore the deep spiritual truths surrounding Mary, Queen of Angels, and her powerful role in our journey toward holiness. This meditation opens with a striking true story shared by Fr. Donald Haggerty from the Archdiocese of New York—a story involving the Missionaries of Charity, a persistent nun, and a dramatic moment of grace that literally “hit him on the head.” From this unforgettable event, we reflect on the way Mary moves hearts, sometimes gently and sometimes firmly, guiding souls toward the vocation God has prepared for them. We contemplate her humility, her pure love, and her unique place in salvation history as the one chosen to bear the Son of God. Drawing from St. John Henry Newman, we meditate on the connection between Mary and the Archangels—St. Gabriel at the Annunciation and St. Michael at the defense of the Christ Child. Their presence reveals the profound spiritual reality that Mary is always surrounded by heavenly assistance and desires the same protection for us. This homily also addresses the devastation of fear in our modern world, reminding us of the angelic message given to Mary: “Do not be afraid.” Fear can deform the soul, but perfect love casts out all fear. Through Mary’s example, we learn how humility opens us to God’s grace and spiritual strength. The reflection concludes with the beloved prayer many of us learned as children—“Angel of God, my guardian dear…”—reminding us of the constant presence of the angels who guide, guard, and protect us. If you are seeking spiritual encouragement, deeper devotion to Mary, or a rich meditation for your novena, this video offers inspiration, theological depth, and heartfelt reflection. 🙏 Mary, Queen of Angels, pray for us. 00:00 – Opening Invocation 00:18 – Beginning the Novena Reflection 00:29 – Story of Fr. Donald Haggerty & Missionaries of Charity 01:05 – “It Is Between God and My Soul” 01:20 – The Novena for His Vocation 01:26 – The Mysterious Accident at the Convent Door 02:01 – The Statue of Mary Falls 02:25 – The Sister’s Remark: “Maybe Now You Will Wake Up” 02:49 – Spiritual Meaning of a Novena’s “Blow to the Soul” 03:10 – Mary, Queen of Angels: Her Heavenly Role 03:36 – The Angels and Mary in Salvation History 04:09 – St. Gabriel and St. Michael in the Life of Christ 04:35 – Mary’s Peace with the Angels 05:01 – Lessons from Mary for Today 05:17 – Chosen by God: Resistance and Spiritual Battle 05:38 – Mary’s Humility and Receptivity to Grace 06:07 – The Angelic Message: “Do Not Be Afraid” 06:34 – Fear, Pride, and the Fall of the Angels 06:59 – Perfect Love Casts Out Fear 07:14 – The Restoration of God’s Plan in Mary 07:21 – Mary’s Intimacy With Angels and With Us 07:28 – Closing Prayer: “Angel of God, My Guardian Dear” For more from this parish please visit https://www.institute-christ-king.org/wausau-sermons & please remember to say 3 Hail Marys for the priest 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Follow the Institute of Christ the King on... Facebook: facebook.com/ICKSP Twitter: twitter.com/ICKSP Instagram: instagram.com/ICKSP 🙏🏻PLEASE HELP OUR CHANNEL GROW 🙏🏻 ▶️ 1. Become a Channel Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SensusFidelium ▶️ 2. Visit the website https://www.sensusfidelium.us for Gueranger, Saint of the Day, Apologetics, Meditation by the Saints, Scripture Study and more. ▶️ 3. Subscribe to Other Video Platforms 🔴 BitChute --- https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium/ 🔴 Rumble --- https://rumble.com/c/c-298311 🔴 My Catholic Tube - https://mycatholictube.com/videos/sensus-fidelium-channel/ 🔴 ODYSEE - https://odysee.com/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 GloriaTV - https://gloria.tv/Sensus%20Fidelium ▶️ 5. YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 ▶️ 6. Please share this video 📲, and help others find Christ inside the Catholic Church! Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the share button. ▶️ 7. Follow on Social Media: 🔴 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SensusFidelium/ 🔴 Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 Parler: https://parler.com/profile/Sensusfidelium/posts 🔴 SP3RN: https://www.sp3rn.com/community/pages/14-sensus-fidelium 🔴 GAB: https://gab.com/Sensus_Fidelium ▶️ 8. Follow on iTunes: 🔴 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sensus-fidelium-catholic-podcast/id1477010758 #MaryQueenOfAngels #ImmaculateConception #CatholicHomily #NovenaReflection #MarianDevotion #CatholicSermon #AngelOfGod #CatholicFaith #MotherMary #SpiritualWarfare #TraditionalCatholic #SaintMichael #SaintGabriel #GuardianAngels #CatholicPrayer

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• Spiritual Warfare