Novena to the Immaculate Conception (Day 6): Can Mary Be Both Redeemed and Immaculate?

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Can Mary be both redeemed and Immaculate from the moment of her conception? In this in-depth theological reflection, we explore the development of the Dogma of the Immaculate Conception, its roots in the early Church Fathers, its expression in Christian liturgy, and how theologians such as St. Bernard, St. Thomas Aquinas, and Bl. John Duns Scotus wrestled with the question of Mary’s sanctity and redemption. Learn how the Church came to understand Mary as preserved from original sin, how this relates to Christ’s universal Redemption, and why the faithful across centuries instinctively honored her as Immaculate even before the doctrine was solemnly defined in 1854. This video provides a clear explanation of: • How Mary can be redeemed without ever having sinned • The history of Marian devotion and early Church praise • The theological difficulties and solutions regarding the Immaculate Conception • The role of Duns Scotus and medieval thought • How liturgy and tradition reflected belief in Mary's purity long before dogmatic definition If you're interested in Catholic theology, Marian doctrine, Church history, or simply love Our Lady, this detailed teaching will deepen your understanding and devotion. “O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.” 00:00 – Introduction 00:22 – Can Mary Be Both Redeemed and Immaculate? 00:30 – Early Church Fathers on Mary’s Holiness 01:01 – Development of Belief in the Immaculate Conception 01:29 – Patristic Praise: Early Saints on Mary 02:32 – Distinguishing Worship from Veneration 03:34 – Ancient Marian Prayers in Christian Liturgy 04:00 – Council of Ephesus & Mary as Mother of God 04:41 – Celebration of Mary’s Nativity and Sinlessness 05:02 – Immaculate Conception in Early Christian Thought 05:06 – Why Defining the Dogma Seemed Bold in the 19th Century 05:17 – Medieval Challenges & Biological Misunderstandings 05:41 – Theological Difficulties: Redemption and Original Sin 06:04 – Concerns of Theologians Like St. Bernard 06:33 – St. Thomas Aquinas’s Struggle with the Question 07:06 – Was Mary Sanctified or Immaculately Conceived? 07:20 – Bl. John Duns Scotus and Preservation from Sin 08:12 – Mary’s Redemption Through the Future Merits of Christ 08:35 – Majority of Theologians Supported the Immaculate Conception 09:04 – Providence Preparing for Dogmatic Definition 09:33 – Closing Invocation: “O Mary Conceived Without Sin” For more on the ICKSP parishes in Ireland, & to donate to them, please click here https://institute-christ-king.ie/ & remember to say 3 Hail Marys for the priest https://icksp.org.uk/blog/at-our-mission-in-gabon/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 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 🔴 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. ▶️ 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 #ImmaculateConception #VirginMary #CatholicTheology #MarianDoctrine #CatholicChurch #Mary #BlessedMother #OriginalSin #DunsScotus #Aquinas #ChurchFathers #CatholicTeaching #SensusFidelium #TraditionalCatholic #MotherOfGod

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• Salvation