Immaculate Conception Novena (Day 7): Visitation Explained: Why Mary Is the Ark of the New Covenant

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“Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.” This powerful reflection draws us deep into the mystery of the Visitation, the Ark of the Covenant, and the profound relationship between Mary, the Mother of God, and Saint John the Baptist. Set during a retreat leading up to priestly ordination, this sermon illuminates how Our Lady—overshadowed by the Holy Spirit and bearing the Eternal High Priest—rushes in love to sanctify souls just as she sanctified John in Elizabeth’s womb. Journey through Scripture as the parallels unfold between the Ark of the Old Covenant and Mary as the Ark of the New Covenant: • The overshadowing of God’s glory • The Sacred Heart as the fulfillment of the Law • Christ as the true Manna from Heaven • Jesus’ eternal priesthood foreshadowed in Aaron’s staff • And the Blessed Mother as an ever-present sign of Christ’s grace This video is a profound meditation on Marian devotion, priestly identity, spiritual sonship, and the mystery of Christ’s abiding presence. Perfect for Advent reflection, Marian catechesis, Eucharistic devotion, and anyone seeking deeper understanding of Our Lady’s role in salvation history. “Hail, full of grace… Ark of the Covenant, pray for us.” 00:00 – Opening Invocation: “Blessed Art Thou Amongst Women” 00:25 – The Mystery of the Fruit of Her Womb 00:47 – Young Men Preparing for Holy Orders 01:08 – The Retreat Before Ordination 01:32 – The Nativity of St. John the Baptist 01:40 – Ordination on the Feast of the Visitation 02:05 – A Meditation on Mary & Elizabeth 02:23 – The Familiar Scene of the Visitation 02:32 – St. John Is Sanctified in the Womb 03:02 – John the Baptist: The First Spiritual Son of Mary 03:40 – Mary Rushing to Sanctify Souls 03:58 – The Gospel: Christ Praises John the Baptist 04:18 – Mary Revealed as the Ark of the New Covenant 04:50 – What the Ark of the Old Covenant Contained 05:14 – The Glory Cloud & God’s Presence 05:33 – David & the Ark: A Foreshadowing of the Visitation 06:01 – “How Can the Ark of the Lord Come to Me?” 06:21 – The Three Months in Obededom’s House 06:40 – David Dancing Before the Ark 06:58 – Scriptural Parallels Between Mary & the Ark 07:37 – The Overshadowing at the Annunciation 08:05 – David & Mary in the Hill Country of Judah 08:50 – Three Months with Elizabeth 09:11 – The Law Written on the Heart of Christ 09:31 – The Sacred Heart & Immaculate Heart 10:01 – The Manna & the Bread of Life 10:47 – Mary’s Nine-Month Communion with Christ 10:57 – The Staff of Aaron & Christ’s Priesthood 11:19 – “A Body Thou Hast Prepared for Me” 11:40 – What the Title “Ark of the Covenant” Teaches Us 12:07 – God’s Presence, Protection & Power 12:31 – Battles Won by the Ark – and by Mary 12:50 – Marian Devotion and the Sacred Heart 13:12 – Holy Communion in Light of the Incarnation 13:40 – Mary at Calvary & the Priesthood of Christ 14:03 – The Ark Running to Us in Our Need 14:36 – Mary Consoles the Sorrowful 14:52 – Final Exhortation: “Hail, Full of Grace” 15:03 – Closing Prayer For more please visit http://www.institute-christ-king.org/wausau-sermons & 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/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 🙏🏻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 🔴 UGETube - https://videos.utahgunexchange.com/@Sensus%20Fidelium 🔴 BrandNewTube - https://brandnewtube.com/@SensusFidelium 🔴 GabTV - https://tv.gab.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 GloriaTV - https://gloria.tv/Sensus%20Fidelium 🔴 Brighteon - https://www.brighteon.com/channels/sensusfidelium ▶️ 4. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ ▶️ 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. #Catholic #MarianTheology #ArkOfTheCovenant #Visitation #SaintJohnTheBaptist #CatholicSermon #Priesthood #CatholicTeaching #BlessedVirginMary #Eucharist #SacredHeart #ImmaculateHeart #BiblicalTypology #CovenantTheology #CatholicFaith #AdventReflection #MaryMotherOfGod #CatholicFor

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• Covenant