Why Catholics Invoke the Holy Name of Mary

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On September 12, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary, honoring the name of the Mother of God and recalling centuries of Christian confidence in her intercession. This sermon recounts the dramatic events surrounding Vienna in 1683, when Polish King John III Sobieski and the Christian forces confronted the Ottoman army. Sobieski placed his troops beneath Our Lady’s protection, prepared for battle by receiving Holy Communion, and after victory famously wrote: “I came, I saw, God conquered.” The sermon also recalls Lepanto, Pope Leo XIII’s teaching on the Rosary, and the constant Catholic tradition of turning to Mary in times of danger. St. Bernard urges the faithful: when the storms of life rise, “look to the star, call upon Mary.” St. Bonaventure teaches that her name brings grace when invoked devoutly, while other saints praise the Holy Name of Mary as a source of confidence, protection, and spiritual strength. Whatever battle you face—temptation, fear, discouragement, or spiritual warfare—invoke the names of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph with faith. Most Holy Name of Mary, pray for us. 00:00 Opening Prayer 00:38 Feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary 00:46 Christians Have Always Invoked Mary’s Name 01:09 Growth of Devotion to the Holy Name 01:25 The Feast Extended to the Universal Church 01:33 John III Sobieski & Vienna 01:57 The Army Marches Under Our Lady’s Banner 02:12 Nativity of Our Lady & Preparation for Battle 02:19 Holy Communion Before the Battle 02:31 Victory at Vienna 02:39 “I Came, I Saw, God Conquered” 02:50 Thanksgiving to God and Our Lady 03:06 Mary’s Help Against Our Enemies 03:23 Our Lady, Fatima & the Holy Rosary 03:31 Pope Leo XIII on Lepanto 04:05 The Rosary and Victory 04:23 Call Upon Mary 04:31 St. Bernard: “Look to the Star” 04:45 St. Bonaventure on Mary’s Holy Name 05:01 Confidence Through the Name of Mary 05:16 Place Your Trust in Mary 05:32 Jesus and Mary Honored Together 05:55 Devotion to the Holy Names 06:11 Mary: Joy of Angels, Terror of Demons 06:48 Richard of St. Lawrence on Mary’s Name 07:22 Invoke Mary’s Name With Faith 07:30 Jesus, Mary & Joseph 07:37 Final Blessing For more please visit https://www.themarianfranciscans.org/ Please sign up at this link https://lifecrusade.org/ #HolyNameOfMary #MostHolyNameOfMary #OurLady #VirginMary #Rosary #Catholic #CatholicChurch #TraditionalCatholic #JohnIIISobieski #BattleOfVienna #Lepanto #Fatima #SaintBernard #SaintBonaventure #PopeLeoXIII #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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