The Holy Rosary: Weapon of Conversion & Faith

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What do you think of Christ? On the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, this powerful Catholic sermon explores the question every soul must ultimately answer—and Our Lady’s role in leading hearts to her Divine Son. A Jewish man searching for truth encounters the remarkable prophecy of Isaiah 53 and recognizes its fulfillment in Jesus Christ. His story recalls the conversion of Alphonse Ratisbonne, whose encounter with the Blessed Virgin transformed him from an unbeliever into a Catholic priest devoted to the conversion of souls. Drawing upon St. Robert Bellarmine, the sermon considers two mysteries: why so many people resist the Gospel despite its compelling evidence, and why many Catholics live as though the Faith were not true. Truth does not change to accommodate us; our hearts must be changed by grace. Even during times of scandal, betrayal, and confusion within the Church, Christ remains faithful to His Bride. Like St. John beneath the Cross, Catholics are called to remain close to Jesus and Mary, persevere in prayer, learn the Faith, receive the sacraments, practice penance, perform works of mercy, and pray the Holy Rosary. Our Lady continues to say what she said at Cana: “Do whatever He tells you.” May the Queen of the Most Holy Rosary obtain the conversion of sinners, the renewal of the Church, and the triumph of her Immaculate Heart. 00:00 Opening Prayer 00:14 Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary 01:09 What Do You Think of Christ? 01:42 A Jewish Inquirer Encounters Isaiah 53 03:35 “That Is Jesus Christ—What Do We Do Now?” 05:04 St. Robert Bellarmine’s Two Great Marvels 06:02 The Conversion of Alphonse Ratisbonne 07:50 The Church’s Trials and Perseverance 09:47 Betrayal, Denial and Fidelity 10:16 Truth Does Not Change—Hearts Must Change 10:55 Prayer, Grace and the Power of the Rosary 12:45 Our Lady’s Words at Cana 14:00 The Call to Holiness and Perseverance 14:34 Closing Invocation Why would anyone convert or stay in the Church at these times? For more please visit http://www.institute-christ-king.org/wausau-sermons & remember to say 3 Hail Marys for the priest #OurLadyOfTheRosary #HolyRosary #CatholicSermon #CatholicFaith #VirginMary #Isaiah53 #JesusChrist #CatholicChurch #Conversion #PrayTheRosary #ImmaculateHeart #TraditionalCatholic #QueenOfTheHolyRosary #AlphonseRatisbonne #SensusFidelium 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ 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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• Faith
• Holiness