"The name of Jesus is
the glory of preachers, because the shining splendor of that name causes His
Word to be proclaimed and heard. And how do you think such an immense, sudden
and dazzling light of faith came into the world, if not because Jesus was
preached?" - St Bernardine of Siena
Archbishop William Lori of
Baltimore delivers the homily ~ June 2012 ~ Basilica of the National Shrine of the
Assumption
of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore, Maryland ~ USA (CNS/Catholic
Review/Tom McCarthy Jr.)
"But what hast Thou, O my
Jesus, left us,
when quitting this world,
in memory of
Thy love?
Not, indeed, a garment or a
ring, but
Thine own body,
Thy blood,
Thy soul, Thy divinity,
Thy whole
self, without reserve."
St Bernardine of
Siena
Franciscan
friar, itinerant preacher, theological writer
Italy ~
1380-1444
Orphaned
young
Known as "Apostle of Italy"
for efforts to revive faith
in 15th century
FEAST DAY - May
20
Especially known for his devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus,
Bernardine devised a symbol—IHS, the first three letters
of the name of Jesus in
Greek, in Gothic letters on a blazing
sun.
"Jesus, Name full of glory, grace, love
and strength! You are the refuge of those who repent, our banner of
warfare in this life, the medicine of souls, the comfort of those who morn, the
delight of those who believe, the light of those who preach the true faith, the
wages of those who toil, the healing of the sick. To You our devotion aspires;
by You our prayers are received; we delight in contemplating You. O Name of
Jesus, You are the glory of all the saints for eternity. Amen." ~ St
Bernardine
Catholic Culture Library: St. Bernardino Fostered Holy Name
Devotion
St Bernardine,
pray for us!
No comments:
Post a Comment