Litany of the Holy Name of Jesus

V. Lord, have mercy on us. R. Christ, have mercy on us. V. Lord, have mercy on us. Jesus, hear us. R. Jesus, graciously hear us. V. God the Father of Heaven R. Have mercy on us. V. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, R. Have mercy on us. V. God the Holy Spirit,...

Jesu Dulcis Memoria hymn

Prayer to the Holy Name of Jesus – St. Bernard of Clairvaux

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From St Anthony of Padua

The Name of Jesus Oil has five properties; It floats on the surface of any liquid, It softens hard things, It sweetens bitter things, It is a source of light and provides nourishment for the body. The name Jesus has similar properties: it excels every other name, it softens the hardest of hearts, it sweetens...

Fourth Sunday in Advent

O Emmanuel, you are our king and our law-giver, the One whom the peoples await and their Saviour. O come and save us, Lord, our God. (23rd December) As we continue our preparation for Christmas and the Year of the Holy Name of Jesus (2014), we look at the O Antiphon for 23rd Dec. All...

Third Sunday in Advent

O Rising Sun, you are the spendour of eternal light and the sun of justice. O come and enlighten those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death. (21st December) As we move closer to Christmas, the Church focuses on these special titles of Jesus. They are a good way to deepen our...

Second Sunday in Advent

O Key of David and sceptre of Israel, what you open no one else can close again; what you close no one can open. O come to lead the captive from prison; free those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death. (20th December) In our days, we are familiar with many types...

First Sunday in Advent

O Wisdom of the Most High, Ordering all things with strength and gentleness, come and teach us the way of truth. (17th December) Today, as we prepare for the Year of the Holy Name of Jesus (2014), the first Advent title for Jesus that we consider, is the one given to Him on the 17th...

How great is Your name…

“How great is Your name O Lord, our God, Through all the earth!” Ps: 8:2,10

His commandments are these…

“His commandments are these: that we believe in the name of His Son Jesus Christ and that we love each other as He told us” 1 John 3:23