Isn't Jesus the sweetest Name we know? When I was young, we sang of Him with this precious old hymn. Here are just two verses:
Benedict Bauer O.S.B. had this to say about the wonderful Name of Jesus:
Jesus is our all. In His name we may pray to the Father with the assurance of being heard. In His name the Church administers all her sacraments. In His name the Church offers all her prayers, and blesses homes, the fields, and the sick. In His name she casts out evil spirits, and at the hour of our death she bids us "Go forth Christian soul". She assures us that whoever shall call upon this name will be saved. When our soul has departed from this life to seek its eternal home, the Church asks in the name of Jesus "Eternal rest give unto him, O Lord".
According to the ancient mind, a person's name was the expression of his nature, work or mission. Early Christians, accordingly, used our Savior's Name to bring to mind His adorable Person; and in their art, they gave it the following shortened or symbolic forms: The Chi-Rho symbol dates back to the third century
Phil 3:10-11 "At the Name of Jesus, every knee should bow..........every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord"
Jesus, the very thought of thee, with sweetness fills my breast. But sweeter far, thy face to see and in thy presence rest
Nor voice can sing nor heart can frame nor can the memory find a sweeter sound than thy blest Name, O Savior of mankind
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Jesus is our all. In His name we may pray to the Father with the assurance of being heard. In His name the Church administers all her sacraments. In His name the Church offers all her prayers, and blesses homes, the fields, and the sick. In His name she casts out evil spirits, and at the hour of our death she bids us "Go forth Christian soul". She assures us that whoever shall call upon this name will be saved. When our soul has departed from this life to seek its eternal home, the Church asks in the name of Jesus "Eternal rest give unto him, O Lord".
According to the ancient mind, a person's name was the expression of his nature, work or mission. Early Christians, accordingly, used our Savior's Name to bring to mind His adorable Person; and in their art, they gave it the following shortened or symbolic forms: The Chi-Rho symbol dates back to the third century
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Amen! I didn't know that the whole month of January is the month of the Most Holy Name of Jesus. Thanks for the information!
Hi Rosemary,
I found the information on Catholic Culture about the Holy Name month of January. It's one of my favorite sites. http://www.catholicculture.org/
I didn't recall that either. That will give me more to think on, as I sit with Him. Most nights on the way home from mom's, it's just me and Him in the small chapel I stop at. I guess I just take His name lightly, not thinking of the power of that name. I feel His presence in the chapel, in the Eucharist, and in His Word, but there is a presence and power in the name also. It's definitely something to think on.
Thanks, Maryellen, as always.
Hi Tom,
I met the power of that name back in the 70's when the song was on everyone's lips. I was a baby Christian, crying every time I sang or heard this song:
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus
There's just something about that name
Master, Savior, Jesus
Like the fragrance after the rain
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus
Let all heaven and earth proclaim
Kings and kingdoms shall all pass away
But there's something about that name.
Thank you Maryellen. I had always thought there was something powerful about His name. I never knew that this month was dedicated to the Most Holy Name of Jesus. Wishing you a Blessed New Year! ~Amy
Amy, thanks for stopping by. I didn't know January was dedicated to the Most Holy Name until I browsed for information about the Feast Day.
I found more information than I can write about. One site had a really long page listing all the names given to Jesus.
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