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Friends of the Rosary,

Today, January 3, the Church celebrates the Memorial of the Most Holy Name of Jesus. And the month of January is dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus.

Whenever we pronounce it, we should bow our heads, for the very name reminds us of the greatest favor we have ever received, salvation.

The name of Jesus, which means Savior, was revealed to Our Lady at the annunciation by the angel Gabriel: “You shall call His name Jesus.”

To St. Joseph, the Angel not merely showed the name but explained its meaning: “You shall call His name Jesus, for He shall save His people from their sins.”

His name was called Jesus, which was called by the Angel before He was conceived in the womb.” Luke 2:21.

The name of Jesus is a name of infinite mercy, hope, and love. It comforts us and gives us hope for every grace. “If you ask the Father anything in My name, He will give it to you.”

Persons who played prominent roles in the history of salvation often received their names from God Himself. Adam — man of the earth; Eve — mother of all the living; Abraham — father of many nations; Peter — the rock.

The sacred name of the Redeemer, given by God Himself, expressed His mission and the purpose of His existence: to save the human race.

The mention of the Holy Name has a kind of sacramental power: it conveys the grace which enables men to think, speak, love, sacrifice, and act like Him.

Ave Maria
Come, Holy Spirit, come!
To Jesus through Mary!

Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.
Please give us the grace to respond with joy!

+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New York

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