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Just who is the Immaculate Conception?
Dear friends, today, we're going to clear up some common confusion about a very important doctrine in Catholicism: the Immaculate Conception. You might be wondering, “Just who is the Immaculate Conception?”
First off, let's address a common misconception. The Immaculate Conception refers not to Jesus, but to Mary, His mother. It means that from the very first moment of her conception, Mary was preserved free from original sin. This special grace was given by God in view of the merits of Jesus Christ.
The dogma of the Immaculate Conception was officially defined by Pope Pius IX in 1854. In his papal bull Ineffabilis Deus, he declared that Mary was “in the first instance of her conception, by a singular grace and privilege granted by Almighty God, in view of the merits of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the human race, preserved exempt from all stain of original sin.”
You might wonder how this belief is supported by Scripture. One key reference is found in the Gospel of Luke. When the angel Gabriel greets Mary, he calls her “full of grace” (Luke 1:28). This phrase is interpreted by the Church to mean that Mary was filled with divine grace from the very beginning, thus preserved from original sin.
But why was it necessary for Mary to be immaculately conceived? This doctrine underscores her unique role in salvation history. As the Mother of Jesus, she needed to be a pure vessel, free from sin, to bear the Son of God. Her immaculate state highlights her total openness to God's will and her role as a model of holiness for all Christians.
Mary is often connected to the Ark of the Covenant in Catholic theology. The Ark was the most sacred item in the Old Testament, housing the Ten Commandments, Aaron's rod, and manna, and representing God's presence among His people. Made of the finest materials and covered in pure gold, the Ark symbolized purity and holiness.
Mary, as the New Ark, carried Jesus, the Son of God, within her womb. Just as the Ark housed the word of God in stone tablets, Mary carried the Word of God made flesh. The connection emphasizes her role as the pure vessel chosen by God to bear His Son.
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is celebrated on December 8th each year. It is a holy day of obligation in some countries. This feast reminds us of God's immense grace and the special place Mary holds in our faith.
So, just who is the Immaculate Conception? It is Mary, conceived without original sin, chosen by God to be the Mother of our Savior. This doctrine is a beautiful testament to God's grace and Mary's pivotal role in our salvation.
As we reflect on this profound mystery, let us turn to our Blessed Mother for her intercession:
O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. Amen.
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What every Catholic should know about Advent candles
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Welcome, everyone! As we prepare our hearts and homes for Christmas, let's take a closer look at a cherished tradition: Advent candles. You might have seen these candles in churches or homes, but do you know their deeper meaning? Let's dive in! The Advent wreath is a beautiful symbol of the season, rich with meaning and history. Each candle on the wreath represents a different aspect of our spi...
Was Jesus Really Born on 25th December?
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Hey there, today, we're diving into a question that many of us might have wondered about: Was Jesus really born on December 25th? Grab your cocoa and let's unwrap this fascinating topic together! To get to the bottom of this, we need to travel back in time-way back to ancient Judea. The truth is, the Bible doesn't specify an exact date for Jesus' birth. So, how did December 25th become the chos...
What is Hell Like? Revelations from 5 Mystics
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Introduction [00:00] Dear friends, today, we delve into a topic that has both haunted and fascinated humanity for centuries: What is Hell like? In this gripping exploration, we'll uncover what the Bible and the Catholic Church teach about Hell. We introduce you to five remarkable people who glimpsed the infernal abyss; witness their visions, feel their reactions, and ponder the impact on their ...
Are Married Couples Still Married in Heaven?
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Dear friends, today, we’re diving into a fascinating question that many married Catholics might wonder about: Are married couples still married in heaven? Let’s explore what the Bible, the Catholic Church, and historical Christian thought say about this topic. Marriage is a beautiful sacrament that unites two people in a lifelong bond of love and commitment. But what happens to this bond when w...
What does the Bible say about the Assumption of Mary?
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Dear friends, on the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, let’s explore this beautiful and ancient belief cherished by Catholics worldwide - Mary’s Assumption. The Assumption refers to the moment when Mary, the mother of Jesus, was taken up, body and soul, into heavenly glory. Although the Bible doesn’t explicitly mention Mary’s Assumption, it does allude to its possibility. Reme...
Who is Blessed Carlo Acutis - the teen set to become the first millennial saint?
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Today, we delve into the remarkable life of Blessed Carlo Acutis, a young man whose unwavering faith and love for the Eucharist continue to inspire people worldwide. Let’s explore why he’s on the path to sainthood and understand the process of becoming a saint. Carlo Acutis was born on May 3, 1991, in London, where his father was working. Shortly after, the family moved to Milan, Italy. From a ...
Should We Hold Hands During The Lord's Prayer?
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As Catholics, we are united in faith and in prayer, especially during the Holy Mass. One of the most sacred moments is the recitation of the Lord’s Prayer. You may have noticed that some people fold their hands, some hold hands with those next to them, and others lift their hands in the orans posture. But what is the appropriate gesture during this universal prayer? The orans posture, with hand...
How to Activate the Holy Spirit’s 7 Gifts in Your Daily Life
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How to Activate the Holy Spirit’s 7 Gifts in Your Daily Life
The Surrender Novena (Day 9)
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The Surrender Novena (Day 5)
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The Surrender Novena (Day 1)
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Does Holy Communion REALLY transform into Jesus?
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A Short Morning Prayer for Busy Catholics
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A Short Morning Prayer for Busy Catholics
A Prayer for Couples Seeking to Conceive Children
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A Prayer for Couples Seeking to Conceive Children
Why Do Some Women Still Wear Veils At Mass?
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Why Do Some Women Still Wear Veils At Mass?
The Litany of Humility
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The Litany of Humility
Easter Sunday 2024: A Short Prayer Reflection
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Easter Sunday 2024: A Short Prayer Reflection
Prayer to St Joseph for Protection
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Prayer to St Joseph for Protection
How to Make a Good Confession: A Busy Catholic's Guide
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How to Make a Good Confession: A Busy Catholic's Guide
St Jude Novena: Powerful Prayer for Hopeless Causes
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St Jude Novena: Powerful Prayer for Hopeless Causes
Are You Committing These 5 Mortal Sins Without Knowing It?
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Are You Committing These 5 Mortal Sins Without Knowing It?
Psalm 84: 'How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord'
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Psalm 84: 'How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord'
The Miracle Prayer
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The Miracle Prayer

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  • @angelakenny1215
    @angelakenny1215 2 дні тому

    For my flu to go

  • @DawnCox-u9c
    @DawnCox-u9c 7 днів тому

    Oh my Jesus forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to Heaven especially those in most need of thy Mercy, In the name of Jesus I Pray....AMEN

  • @kimlaurinda261
    @kimlaurinda261 7 днів тому

    Amen

  • @michaelmcmahon9726
    @michaelmcmahon9726 7 днів тому

    Amen

  • @nicholasgonzales9254
    @nicholasgonzales9254 12 днів тому

    amen

  • @Obi_Chisom_Sophia
    @Obi_Chisom_Sophia 15 днів тому

    Amen, eternal rest grant unto them o lord and let your perpetual light shine upon them

  • @angelakenny1215
    @angelakenny1215 21 день тому

    I love saying that decade . God give ye peace

  • @sharoncarbonell3735
    @sharoncarbonell3735 21 день тому

    Thank you for this beautiful video! Blessed Advent and joyous Christmas to you as well!

  • @EstherMakowa
    @EstherMakowa 23 дні тому

    God lam a sinner .have mercy on me

  • @ingridprior1337
    @ingridprior1337 23 дні тому

    Revelation 20:14 Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire. Purgatory is not a place where people wait to go to heaven, but rather a place where they wait upon judgement.

  • @sheryllroseobispo7637
    @sheryllroseobispo7637 28 днів тому

    Amen

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    @ZaynaUsman-iq5py Місяць тому

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    🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @strubabe
    @strubabe Місяць тому

    I love confession. God has been so good to His children. Missing Mass always leads to other sins.

  • @geraldsutton9981
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    Get a copy of "Two Babylons" by Alexander Hislop, a minister from Scotland, who did extensive research into the catholic religion. Read about just where the catholic religion celebrations came from. Did you know that December 25 was the birthday of the pagan god Tammuz....???? (according to Hislop) The book is FULL of foot notes so you can see where he got his information..

  • @davidmusicmaker
    @davidmusicmaker Місяць тому

    Wow, informative, enlightening, reverent, and succinct!

  • @cabellero1120
    @cabellero1120 Місяць тому

    Beautiful

    • @ingridprior1337
      @ingridprior1337 Місяць тому

      How does the Holy Spirit's purifying fire in this life, differs from the purification process in purgatory?

  • @VickiOgle
    @VickiOgle Місяць тому

    I had heard that women covered their head so men didn't get turned on. I also heard it was so ANGELS didn't get turned on. I guess so, because in Cor 11:10 it says " It is for this reason that a woman ought to have authority over her own[c] head, because of the angels. " The Nephilim were supposed to have been produced this way.

  • @allthingspossible4569
    @allthingspossible4569 Місяць тому

    Well. The president of the United States is Biden lol.

  • @abimbolaglorious1753
    @abimbolaglorious1753 Місяць тому

    Amen amen and amen in Jesus mighty name. Amen

  • @ngozirosemaryelumeze772
    @ngozirosemaryelumeze772 Місяць тому

    Amen and may the good Lord bless and continue to protect and strengthen him in Jesus Almighty name, Amen

  • @martine446
    @martine446 Місяць тому

    Father show us to repentence so we may see this victory actualized.

  • @martine446
    @martine446 Місяць тому

    Amen thank you Father that you will protect your word as DJT does your will. Help those who can't see that they will be safe!! This is your will and we receive.

  • @maudani6623
    @maudani6623 Місяць тому

    Heavenly Father, please let him not do anything that will hurt people negatively. May he have a change of heart and mindset. This I ask through Christ our Lord. Amen 🙏 🙏 🙏

  • @Sunshine-v9s
    @Sunshine-v9s Місяць тому

    Amen🙏🙏🙏

  • @emerigrado7406
    @emerigrado7406 Місяць тому

    Amén! And protect his life!!!

  • @dipakaur5894
    @dipakaur5894 Місяць тому

    Amen 🙏🏿

  • @narudulal6481
    @narudulal6481 Місяць тому

    Amen 🙏

  • @MarionTagoe-jk9hi
    @MarionTagoe-jk9hi Місяць тому

    Amen and amen

  • @elizabethsackey4852
    @elizabethsackey4852 Місяць тому

    Amen and Amen 🙏

  • @LindaOGrady-k4p
    @LindaOGrady-k4p Місяць тому

    Amen

  • @TomLee-j3x
    @TomLee-j3x Місяць тому

    We did our part & we know that he will do his.

  • @donald_fitzgerald
    @donald_fitzgerald 2 місяці тому

    Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the masses said throughout the world today, for all the holy souls in purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home and within my family. Amen.

    • @ingridprior1337
      @ingridprior1337 Місяць тому

      How does the purification process in purgatory differ from life on earth?

  • @danielswartz6818
    @danielswartz6818 2 місяці тому

    If you don’t know it, then they are not mortal. You have to know that a sin is mortal before committing it before it becomes mortal for you. There are 3 conditions that must be present for a sin to be mortal. Study the catechism of the Catholic Church before posting.

  • @MarzocchiAlSalil
    @MarzocchiAlSalil 2 місяці тому

    I love you my Lord GOD Aman 💕💕

  • @paulmurray3671
    @paulmurray3671 2 місяці тому

    What the blazes is an "Orans" posture? Why do you think this is important? Get real and quit nitpicking.

  • @Faith-ff3rh
    @Faith-ff3rh 2 місяці тому

    Amen! GOD BLESS YOU! ❤❤❤

  • @tomwoehle3519
    @tomwoehle3519 3 місяці тому

    God said to keep your head covered. That is why!

  • @DominicKapasa
    @DominicKapasa 4 місяці тому

    AMEN 🙏🏽🙏

  • @cynthialee3228
    @cynthialee3228 4 місяці тому

    Eternal rest grant unto them o lord , may the poorsouls rest in peace amen!

  • @DominicKapasa
    @DominicKapasa 4 місяці тому

    🙏🙏🏽 AMEN

  • @mariaisabelcmc7372
    @mariaisabelcmc7372 4 місяці тому

    This video is at the same time inducing to sin: also recive Holy Communion on hands Is sin and great sacrilegy.

  • @lucymacdonald3472
    @lucymacdonald3472 4 місяці тому

    I wore a black veil, a little shiny once or twice but it seemed like I was getting more attention so I stopped. What bothers me is that some women with veils wear tight pants so that defeats the purpose of modesty in my opinion. I rather see a woman with a dress than with a veil & tight pants at church anyday!

  • @SharynPerezMorales
    @SharynPerezMorales 4 місяці тому

    God bless the one who made this video❤ this is going to help me activate the 7 gifts to help me throughout my life. I recieved it from god now its time to do my part🎉 thank you once again🤝

  • @willbranson3216
    @willbranson3216 4 місяці тому

    The 'Busy Catholic' needs to get busy and learn the Faith. The Catechism differentiates between "vincible" and "invincible" ignorance. Catholics have a duty to learn moral law just as citizens need to learn the civil law. Invincible ignorance excuses from mortal sin (and possibly venial sin) IF there wasn't a wilful neglect to learn the right thing to do. Just as in civil law, you can't tell a cop you shouldn't get a ticket for driving 90 mph in a 60 mph zone. You have a duty to look at the posted speed limit. Just like the Jewish elders who crucified Christ. Our Lord tells them they would have had no guilt had he not done so many miracles in their presence. However, they deliberately ignored those miracles out of jealousy - Thomas Aquinas points out.

  • @sharonjones5420
    @sharonjones5420 5 місяців тому

    you have to know it is wrong and do it anyway. Mortal sin is not committed by accident

  • @johncarroll768
    @johncarroll768 5 місяців тому

    I hear a fire alarm, Oh my Jesus, save us from the fires of hell!

  • @ratnavarma414
    @ratnavarma414 5 місяців тому

    Amen

  • @RexPestano
    @RexPestano 6 місяців тому

    Amen po

  • @John-lf6lg
    @John-lf6lg 6 місяців тому

    AMEN I LOVE YOU IMACULATE MOTHER MARY AMEN 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️