Today is the memorial of the Holy Name of Jesus. This day celebrates the Name given by the angel from God the Father.
The Word Made Flesh was given a sacred name meaning Saviour. The root is Joshua, the great warrior, strategist, leader, prophet and priest of his people.
He was a type of Christ. Christ has both a human and sacred name. And, when we love someone, is not that person's name numinous?
I remember being eighteen and writing the name of my favorite boyfriend over and over in calligraphy. Do we, for various rational and emotional reasons, for reasons of family, not love certain names?
Love the Name of Jesus. Love Him above all else.
