The Dedication of St. Mary ad Nives (5 August): Butler's Lives of the Saints

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Today we commemorate The Dedication of Saint Mary ad Nives (Our Lady of the Snows), celebrating the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome—the oldest and most important church in the West dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. According to ancient tradition, the Mother of God miraculously marked the location of this great basilica by causing snow to fall in the heat of summer. Father Alban Butler recounts the history of this magnificent church, its connection to Pope Liberius and Pope Sixtus III, the treasured relic of the Holy Crib of Bethlehem, and the Church's enduring devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. This reading reminds us of the powerful role of Our Lady's intercession and encourages Catholics to confidently seek her prayers, entrusting every need to the Mother of Grace. In this video you'll discover: The history of Saint Mary Major The tradition of the miraculous August snowfall The Holy Crib relic preserved in Rome Why Catholics honor the Blessed Virgin Mary's intercession Father Alban Butler's reflections on Marian devotion The significance of one of Christianity's greatest basilicas May this reading inspire greater love for Our Blessed Mother and a deeper confidence in her powerful prayers before her Divine Son. "Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen." 00:00 Introduction 00:16 The Three Patriarchal Basilicas of Rome 00:43 Foundation of Saint Mary Major 00:55 The Miracle of Our Lady of the Snows 01:16 The Holy Crib of Bethlehem 01:49 Pilgrimage to Saint Mary Major 02:14 The Power of Public Prayer 02:37 The Sanctity of the Basilica 02:53 Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary 03:09 Mary's Intercession 03:31 Why Every Christian Should Pray to Mary 04:03 Final Reflection https://sensusfidelium.com/the-lives-of-the-fathers-martyrs-and-other-principal-saints/august/the-dedication-of-st-mary-a-d-nives/ Get Butler's Lives of the Saints here: https://loretopublications.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=102&url=1 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ SUPPORT THE MISSION 🙏 Donate https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📬 Free Catholic Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ 📰 Read on Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ ──────────────────── 📺 WATCH & READ 📺 Sensus Fidelium App https://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 👕 Official Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise/ ──────────────────── 🤝 PARTNER WITH US 📣 Advertise on Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ 🎤 Invite Steve Cunningham to Speak https://sensusfidelium.com/speaking/ ⛪ Parish Formation & Consultation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ ──────────────────── 🌎 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ✝️ Trusted Catholic Businesses https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 🙏🏻PLEASE HELP OUR CHANNEL GROW 🙏🏻 ▶ 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/ 🔴 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 ▶ Follow on Social Media: 🔴 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SensusFidelium/ 🔴 Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 🔴 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 🔴 Truth Social - @SensusFidelium ▶ Follow on iTunes: 🔴 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sensus-fidelium-catholic-podcast/id1477010758 #OurLadyOfTheSnows #SaintMaryMajor #BlessedVirginMary #Catholic #LivesOfTheSaints #SaintOfTheDay #FatherAlbanButler #MarianDevotion #CatholicFaith #Rome #ChristianHistory #HolyMary #CatholicTradition #August5 #MotherOfGod