Month of the Holy Name of Jesus

The name of Jesus means, “God is Salvation.” The name was not unique, even in biblical times, and today is common in Arabicspeaking East and in Spanish-speaking countries. From Apostolic times, the name has been treated with the greatest respect, as honor is due the name which represents our Lord, Himself. The Holy name of Jesus is, first of all, an all-powerful prayer. Our Lord solemnly promises that whatever we ask the Father in His name, we shall receive. God never fails to keep His word. When, therefore, we say, “Jesus,” let us ask God for all we need with absolute confidence of being heard. For this reason, the Church ends her prayer with the words, “Through Jesus Christ,” which gives the prayer a new and Divine efficacy.