The Divine Maternity of Mary & Christopher Columbus: Faith, History, & the Holy Ghost
- Preacher
- Sensus Fidelium
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- Roman Catholic
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- 12:06
About this sermon
Why does the Catholic Church call Mary the Mother of God—and how does devotion to her deepen our love for Jesus Christ? This traditional Catholic homily explores the Divine Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the title Theotokos, the Council of Ephesus, and the October 11 feast established by Pope Pius XI. Drawing on Divine Intimacy and reflections attributed to St. Bonaventure and St. Thomas of Villanova, the sermon explains why Mary’s motherhood is central to understanding the Incarnation. Beginning with Columbus Day and a votive Mass of the Holy Ghost, the homily connects these themes with Mary as the first Christ-bearer. It concludes with reflections on the dignity of motherhood, Mary as a living tabernacle, Holy Communion, and the importance of spiritual reading and daily meditation. Discover how Mary’s words—“My soul magnifies the Lord”—express the purpose of authentic Marian devotion: bringing us closer to Christ. 00:00 Introduction 00:24 Votive Mass of the Holy Ghost 00:40 Columbus Day and Catholic identity 02:24 The Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 03:12 Christ’s humanity and His Mother 04:21 Reflections on the Marian feasts 05:01 Pius XI, Ephesus and the title Theotokos 06:04 Divine Intimacy: Mary’s greatest dignity 06:59 Mary and the Holy Ghost 07:32 St. Bonaventure on the Mother of God 08:02 St. Thomas of Villanova’s reflection 08:38 Marian devotion brings us closer to Christ 09:10 The dignity and sanctity of motherhood 09:43 Mary as a living tabernacle 10:07 Receiving Christ in the soul and Holy Communion 10:40 Spiritual reading and daily meditation 11:25 Asking for grace and Mary’s intercession Subscribe to Sensus Fidelium and share this homily with someone seeking to understand Catholic devotion to Mary. #MotherOfGod #BlessedVirginMary #CatholicHomily #Theotokos #SensusFidelium https://sensusfidelium.us/the-liturgical-year-dom-prosper-gueranger/october/october-11-the-motherhood-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary/ Please remember to say 3 Hail Marys for the priest #CatholicHomily #DivineMaternity #BlessedVirginMary #HolyGhost #ChristopherColumbus #CatholicFaith #TraditionalCatholic #MaryMotherOfGod #LatinMass # 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ 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/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴
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