Feast of the Holy Name of JESUS: January 3. This is celebrated on different dates depending on the rite. In the Novus ordo this is called an optional memorial of the Most Holy Name of Jesus. In the 1962 Missal of the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite this feast is celebrated on January 2.
Jesus is a masculine given name derived from Iēsous (Ἰησοῦς Greek; Iesus Latin) in Aramaic it is Yeshua or Y'shua (Hebrew: ישוע). In the translated Hebrew scriptures it comes in the form of Joshua. Meanings of the name include: God saves, God (is) salvation, saving-cry, God (is) my help.
Traditionally, the entire month of January is dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus.
However, the 8 days after Christmas signify the date of the Circumcision of Jesus. On that day Jesus was given His name as foretold by the angel. The circumcision of Jesus is an event from the life of Jesus, according to the Gospel of Luke chapter 2, which states:
"And when eight days were fulfilled to circumcise the child, his name was called Jesus, the name called by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. "
The monogram signifying the Holy Name of Jesus consists of the three letters: IHS. In the Middle Ages the Name of Jesus was written: IHESUS; the monogram contains the first and last letter of the Holy Name. (IMAGE SOURCE/SHARE GOOGLE)
POWERFUL NOVENA PRAYER TO THE HOLY NAME OF JESUS (Say for 9 days)
O Merciful Jesus, Who didst in Thy early infancy commence Thy office of Savior by shedding Thy Precious Blood, and assuming for us that name which is above all names; we thank Thee for such early proofs of Thine infinite love. We venerate Thy sacred name, in union with the profound respect of the Angel who first announced it to the earth, and unite our affections to the sentiments of tender devotion which the adorable name of Jesus has in all ages enkindled in the hearts of Thy Saints.
Animated with a firm faith in Thy unerring word, and penetrated with confidence in Thy mercy, we now most humbly remind Thee of the promise Thou hast made, that where two or three should assemble in Thy name, Thou Thyself wouldst be in the midst of them. Come, then, into the midst of us, most amiable Jesus, for it is in Thy sacred name we are here assembled; come into our hearts, that we may be governed by Thy holy spirit; mercifully grant us, through that adorable name, which is the joy of Heaven, the terror of Hell, the consolation of the afflicted, and the solid ground of our unlimited confidence,
all the petitions we make in this novena.
all the petitions we make in this novena.
Oh! blessed Mother of our Redeemer! Who didst participate so sensibly in the sufferings of thy dear Son when He shed His Sacred Blood and assumed for us the name of Jesus, obtain for us, through that adorable name, the favors we petition in this novena.
Beg also, that the most ardent love may imprint on our hearts that sacred name, that it may be always in our minds and frequently on our lips; that it may be our defense and our refuge in the temptations and trials of life, and our consolation and support in the hour of death. Amen. Say 1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary and 1 Glory Be each day of the novena.
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