Directory of Holy Name Resources

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Reverence for the name of Jesus is not optional for believers. But some people profit spiritually from special devotion to the name of Jesus. Here are some ways that love and reverence is expressed.

Resources in This Category

• Catholic Encyclopedia: Feast of the Holy Name

  http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07420a.htm
  Formerly the second Sunday after Epiphany, no longer on the Roman Calendar. Article's value is mostly historical. Helps round out the description of Catholic devotion to the Holy Name, mentions some of the more beautiful hymns addressed to Jesus.

• Catholic Encyclopedia: Holy Name of Jesus

  http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07421a.htm
  Reverence for the name of Jesus is not optional for believers. Article highlights the Scriptural reasons, and describes some customary ways of showing reverence.

• Catholic Encyclopedia: Litany of the Holy Name

  http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09290a.htm
  Does not give the text of the litany itself, but mentions many of the titles of Jesus Christ.

• Catholic Encyclopedia: Society of the Holy Name

  http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07420b.htm
  A.k.a. Holy Name Society. Men's confraternity to encourage prayer.

• National Association of the Holy Name Society

  http://nahns.com/
  United States Catholic organization promotes the sanctification of its members through devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus. Mission statement, local contacts, information on starting a local chapter.

• Novena to Honor the Holy Name of Jesus

  http://www.saintpatrickdc.org/novena_holyname.shtml
  Includes novena prayers and history.

• St. Bernardine of Siena and the Power of the Holy Name

  http://www.catholictradition.org/Litanies/litany1.htm
  This page has a history of St. Bernardine and his work in promoting devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus. It includes the Litany of the Holy Name and the Chaplet of the Holy Name, as well.

 

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