Novena to the Immaculate Conception: Mirror of Justice & Cause of Our Joy

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In this powerful sermon for the Novena to the Immaculate Conception, we reflect deeply on two profound Marian titles from the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary: “Mirror of Justice” (Speculum Justitiae) and “Cause of Our Joy” (Causa Nostrae Laetitiae). Drawing from Scripture, the Church Fathers, ancient liturgical traditions, and the history of the Novena itself, this talk beautifully explains: • The origin of novenas in the early Church • The connection between the Ascension, Pentecost, and nine-day prayer • The historical roots of the Immaculate Conception Novena dating back to the 15th century • How Mary mirrors the divine light of Christ, the Sun of Justice • Why the early Fathers—especially St. Irenaeus—called Mary the “cause of our salvation” and thus the cause of our joy • The profound relationship between Christ’s grace and Mary’s intercession • The role of the Franciscans and the Basilica of the Holy Apostles in Rome in shaping this Novena • Why Mary is central to the coming of Christ: past, present, and future 00:00 – Invocation & Opening Prayer 00:25 – “Mirror of Justice – Cause of Our Joy” 00:40 – Introduction to the Novena 01:02 – The Origin of Novenas in the Church 01:36 – The Great O Antiphons & the Christmas Novena 02:03 – The Two Official Novenas of the Church 02:20 – Beginning the Immaculate Conception Novena 02:45 – Historical Background: 15th Century Origins 02:56 – The Western Schism Ends & Renewed Order 03:14 – Restoration of the Basilica of the Holy Apostles 03:40 – Franciscans Receive the Basilica 03:43 – Feast of the Conception Extended to the Universal Church 04:05 – Franciscans Develop a Solemn Novena 04:15 – Growth of the Tradition Through the Centuries 04:23 – Roman Cardinals Preaching the Novena 04:38 – Tradition in Rome vs. Local Parish Tradition 04:57 – Shared Traditions in the Institute of Christ the King 05:14 – The Fourth-Century Marian Hymn 05:26 – Early Christian Symbolism of Mary in Canticles 06:01 – Tradition Learned in Rome by Superiors & Bishops 06:24 – Choosing Yearly Novena Themes 06:40 – This Year’s Theme: Mary in Fact and Figure 07:27 – Two Types of Marian Titles: Fact & Figure 08:02 – First Invocation: “Mirror of Justice” 08:40 – Meaning: Mary Reflects Christ, the Sun of Justice 09:52 – Christ the Judge & His Rays Through Mary 10:31 – Grace Comes Through Mary’s Intercession 11:16 – Relationship Between Mirror of Justice & Cause of Joy 12:00 – Historical Weight of the Title “Cause of Our Joy” 12:39 – St. Irenaeus: Mary as “Cause of Our Salvation” 13:48 – Mary’s Cooperation in Our Redemption 14:15 – Final Reflection & 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 🔴 GloriaTV - https://gloria.tv/Sensus%20Fidelium 🔴 Brighteon - https://www.brighteon.com/channels/sensusfidelium ▶️ 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 #Catholic #ImmaculateConception #Novena #TraditionalCatholic #MaryMotherOfGod #MirrorOfJustice #CauseOfOurJoy #LatinMass #CatholicSermon #Mariology #CatholicTradition #InstituteOfChristTheKing #CatholicHomily #BlessedVirginMary #CatholicTeaching

Topics

• Justice & Mercy
• Joy