"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
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
Italy ~ 1380-1444
Orphaned young
Franciscan friar, itinerant preacher, theological writer
Orphaned young
Franciscan friar, itinerant preacher, theological writer
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!
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