Immaculate Conception Novena (Day 9): Mary, Health of the Sick: On Her Tender Love

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In this moving Advent novena sermon, we reflect deeply on the Blessed Virgin Mary—Health of the Sick, Refuge of Sinners, and Comfort of the Afflicted. Drawing from personal experiences, Church tradition, sacred art, and Marian theology, this homily beautifully explores Mary’s maternal role in salvation history and her tender relationship with Christ from the moment of His conception. The priest shares a powerful personal story of meeting Pope St. John Paul II, memories of childhood motherly comfort, and the universal human longing for a mother's love—perfectly fulfilled in Our Lady. This sermon is ideal for those preparing for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, praying a Marian Novena, or seeking spiritual encouragement during Advent. Learn why Christians have always turned to Mary in sickness, in sin, and in sorrow—and how her mantle still protects us today. 🙏 Mary, Health of the Sick—pray for us. 🙏 Mary, Refuge of Sinners—pray for us. 🙏 Mary, Comfort of the Afflicted—pray for us. 00:00 – Invocation: “In the Name of the Father…” 00:28 – The Purpose of Devotional Life & the Advent Novena 01:00 – Reflecting on the Immaculate Conception 01:26 – Mary’s Role in Salvation & the Litany of Loreto 01:45 – Anecdote: Journey to Rome for Bishop Burke 02:48 – Ordination of Bishop Burke by Pope St. John Paul II 03:36 – Private Audience with St. John Paul II 04:29 – A Mother’s Presence: Personal Encounter With the Pope 05:27 – Marian Devotion of Pope St. John Paul II 06:06 – The Natural Love of Motherhood 07:17 – Contemplating Mary at the Annunciation 08:22 – The Mystery of the Incarnation & Mary’s Relationship with Jesus 09:37 – Christ’s Humanity and Mary’s Tenderness 10:51 – Childhood Memories: How Mothers Comfort 12:21 – Tenderness in Sacred Art 13:45 – Beauty of Catholic Art, Architecture & Music 14:51 – Mary’s Mantle: Spanish Renaissance Imagery 15:38 – Why We Wear the Scapular 16:14 – Mary in Christ’s Public Ministry 16:57 – Christians’ Ancient Devotion to Mary 17:10 – Litany Invocations: Health of the Sick, Refuge of Sinners, Comfort of the Afflicted 16:32 – Morning Marian Invocation: “Protect Me With Your Mantle” 17:24 – Closing Prayers: Mary, Pray for Us 17:32 – Final Blessing 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 🔴 SensusFidelium.TV - https://sensusfidelium.tv/@SensusFidelium 🔴 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/ 🔴 LBRY.tv --- https://lbry.tv/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 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" = 🔔 Please "Like" our videos so that Youtube shares it to others by clicking the "Like" thumbs-up under the video = 👍🏻 ▶️ 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 🔴 Bastyon: https://bastyon.com/sensusfidelium 🔴 GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/sensus_fidelium 🔴 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sensusfidelium/ 🔴 Telegram: https//t.me/RealSensusFidelium ▶️ 8. Follow on iTunes: 🔴 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sensus-fidelium-catholic-podcast/id1477010758 #Catholic #Homily #Advent #ImmaculateConception #BlessedVirginMary #MaryHealthOfTheSick #RefugeOfSinners #ComfortOfTheAfflicted #LitanyOfLoreto #CatholicSermon #TraditionalCatholic #MarianDevotion #JohnPaulII #CatholicFaith #CatholicChu

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• Love & Compassion