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May every heart confess thy name, And ever Thee adore; And seeking Thee, itself inflame To seek Thee more and more. Month of the Holy Name of Jesus ~ January 12th Chapter 2 What does the Name of Jesus Mean? (continued) WHAT MUST WE DO? (continued) We must therefore do our best to form the habit of saying, “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus,” very often every day. We can do so when dressing, when working—no matter what we are doing—when walking, in moments of sadness, at home and in the street, everywhere. Nothing is easier if only we do it methodically. We can say it countless times every day. ~ Fr. Paul O’Sullivan O.P., The Wonders of the Holy Name (1946)

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O Jesu! Light to all below! Thou Fount of life and fire! Surpassing all the joys we know, All that we can desire. Month of the Holy Name of Jesus ~ January 11th Chapter 2 What does the Name of Jesus Mean? (continued) WHAT MUST WE DO? St. Paul tells us that we must do all we do, whether in word or work, in the Name of Jesus. “All whatsoever you do in word or in work, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ . . . “ (Col. 3:17). In this way, every act becomes an act of love and of merit, and moreover, we receive grace and help to do all our actions perfectly and well. ~ Fr. Paul O’Sullivan O.P., The Wonders of the Holy Name (1946)

O Jesu! Light to all below! Thou Fount of life and fire! Surpassing all the joys we know, All that we can desire. Month of the Holy Name of Jesus ~ January 11th Chapter 2 What does the Name of Jesus Mean? (continued) WHAT MUST WE DO? St. Paul tells us that we must do all we do, whether in word or work, in the Name of Jesus. “All whatsoever you do in word or in work, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ . . . “ (Col. 3:17). In this way, every act becomes an act of love and of merit, and moreover, we receive grace and help to do all our actions perfectly and well. ~ Fr. Paul O’Sullivan O.P., The Wonders of the Holy Name (1946)

When once Thou visitest the heart, Then truth begins to shine; Then earthly vanities depart; Then kindles love divine. Month of the Holy Name of Jesus ~ January 10th Chapter 2 What does the Name of Jesus Mean? (continued) The Name of Jesus gives us such strength that our sufferings become light and easy to bear. ~ Fr. Paul O’Sullivan O.P., The Wonders of the Holy Name (1946)

O Jesu! King most wonderful! Thou Conqueror renown’d! Thou Sweetness most ineffable! In whom all joys are found! Month of the Holy Name of Jesus ~ January 9th Chapter 2 What does the Name of Jesus Mean? (continued) The Name of Jesus gradually fills our souls with a peace and a joy we never had before. ~ Fr. Paul O’Sullivan O.P., The Wonders of the Holy Name (1946)

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Jesu! our only joy be Thou, As Thou our prize wilt be; Jesu! be Thou our glory now, And through eternity. Month of the Holy Name of Jesus ~ January 8th Chapter 2 What does the Name of Jesus Mean? (continued) The Holy Name of Jesus saves us from innumerable evils and delivers us especially from the power of the devil, who is constantly seeking to do us harm. ~ Fr. Paul O’Sullivan O.P., The Wonders of the Holy Name (1946)

But what to those who find? ah! this Nor tongue nor pen can shew: The love of Jesus , what it is, None but his lov’d ones know. Month of the Holy Name of Jesus ~ January 7th Chapter 2 What does the Name of Jesus Mean? (continued) Each time we say “Jesus,” it is an act of perfect love, for we offer to God the infinite love of Jesus. ~ Fr. Paul O’Sullivan O.P., The Wonders of the Holy Name (1946)

O hope of every contrite heart, O joy of all the meek, To those who fall, how kind Thou art! How good to those who seek! Month of the Holy Name of Jesus ~ January 6th Chapter 2 What does the Name of Jesus Mean? (continued) Each time we say “Jesus,” we gain 300 days indulgence* which we may apply to the souls in Purgatory, thus relieving and liberating very many of these holy souls from their awful pains. They thus become our best friends and pray for us with incredible fervor. ~~~~~~ *Although the Church’s regulations on Indulgences, including those regarding ejaculations, have changed, perhaps we may still hope to obtain these same Indulgences from God if we ask Him for them with great confidence. ~ Fr. Paul O’Sullivan O.P., The Wonders of the Holy Name (1946)

2 of 2 NOVENA to the MAGI in Anticipation of the Epiphany Prayer O Holy Magi, thou wert living in continual expectation of the rising of the Star of Jacob, which would announce the birth of the true Son of justice. Obtain for me an increase of faith and charity, the grace to live in continual hope of beholding, one day, the light of heavenly glory and eternal joy, and (here mention your request again). Amen. Prayer to the Infant Jesus Infant Jesus, meek and mild, Look upon me as Thy little child. Look with pity upon me; Suffer me to come to Thee. Heart of Jesus, I adore Thee. Heart of Mary, I implore Thee. Heart of Joseph, pure and just. In these three hearts, I put my trust. Help us, Joseph, in our earthly strife, ever to lead a pure and blameless life. O Holy Magi, pray for us. Amen. Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory Be.

1 of 2 NOVENA to the MAGI in Anticipation of the Epiphany December 28th ~ January 5th Feast of the Epiphany ~ January 6th Day 9 ~ January 5th Introductory Prayer I salute Thee, O divine Heart, with the three Magi who offered their homage to Thee. Regard me, I beseech Thee, with the same love and kindness with which Thou didst receive them, that I may offer with my heart, gold, frankincense and myrrh; that is to say, my intellect, my memory and my will; in complete subjection to Thee; in faith, hope, charity; in thought, word and deed. Accept my offering. Accept my heart, and grant that I may live and die thanking Thee for the invaluable favor of being called to the true faith. Hence, I beg of Thee, by the joy which filled Thy heart, when Thou didst see the first of the Gentiles at Thy feet, to hear my prayer and grant the request I make to Thee in this novena (here mention your request). Amen. (continued)

Nor voice can sing, nor heart can frame, Nor can the memory find, A sweeter sound than Thy blest name, O Saviour of mankind! Month of the Holy Name of Jesus ~ January 5th Chapter 2 What does the Name of Jesus Mean? (continued) Each time we say “Jesus,” let us clearly wish to offer God all the Masses said all over the world for all our intentions. We thus share in these thousands of Masses. ~ Fr. Paul O’Sullivan O.P., The Wonders of the Holy Name (1946)

2 of 2 NOVENA to the MAGI in Anticipation of the Epiphany Prayer O Holy Magi, thou wert living in continual expectation of the rising of the Star of Jacob, which would announce the birth of the true Son of justice. Obtain for me an increase of faith and charity, the grace to live in continual hope of beholding, one day, the light of heavenly glory and eternal joy, and (here mention your request again). Amen. Prayer to the Infant Jesus Infant Jesus, meek and mild, Look upon me as Thy little child. Look with pity upon me; Suffer me to come to Thee. Heart of Jesus, I adore Thee. Heart of Mary, I implore Thee. Heart of Joseph, pure and just. In these three hearts, I put my trust. Help us, Joseph, in our earthly strife, ever to lead a pure and blameless life. O Holy Magi, pray for us. Amen. Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory Be.

1 of 2 NOVENA to the MAGI in Anticipation of the Epiphany December 28th ~ January 5th Feast of the Epiphany ~ January 6th Day 8 ~ January 4th Introductory Prayer I salute Thee, O divine Heart, with the three Magi who offered their homage to Thee. Regard me, I beseech Thee, with the same love and kindness with which Thou didst receive them, that I may offer with my heart, gold, frankincense and myrrh; that is to say, my intellect, my memory and my will; in complete subjection to Thee; in faith, hope, charity; in thought, word and deed. Accept my offering. Accept my heart, and grant that I may live and die thanking Thee for the invaluable favor of being called to the true faith. Hence, I beg of Thee, by the joy which filled Thy heart, when Thou didst see the first of the Gentiles at Thy feet, to hear my prayer and grant the request I make to Thee in this novena (here mention your request). Amen. (continued)

Jesu! the very thought of Thee With sweetness fills my breast; But sweeter far Thy face to see, And in Thy presence rest. Month of the Holy Name of Jesus ~ January 4th Chapter 2 What does the Name of Jesus Mean? (continued) But the Holy Name is something still greater. Each time we say “Jesus,” we give God infinite joy and glory, for we offer Him all the infinite merits of the Passion and Death of Jesus Christ. St. Paul tells us that Jesus merited the Name Jesus by His Passion and Death. ~ Fr. Paul O’Sullivan O.P., The Wonders of the Holy Name (1946)

2 of 2 NOVENA to the MAGI in Anticipation of the Epiphany Prayer O Holy Magi, thou wert living in continual expectation of the rising of the Star of Jacob, which would announce the birth of the true Son of justice. Obtain for me an increase of faith and charity, the grace to live in continual hope of beholding, one day, the light of heavenly glory and eternal joy, and (here mention your request again). Amen. Prayer to the Infant Jesus Infant Jesus, meek and mild, Look upon me as Thy little child. Look with pity upon me; Suffer me to come to Thee. Heart of Jesus, I adore Thee. Heart of Mary, I implore Thee. Heart of Joseph, pure and just. In these three hearts, I put my trust. Help us, Joseph, in our earthly strife, ever to lead a pure and blameless life. O Holy Magi, pray for us. Amen. Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory Be.

1 of 2 NOVENA to the MAGI in Anticipation of the Epiphany December 28th ~ January 5th Feast of the Epiphany ~ January 6th Day 7 ~ January 3rd Introductory Prayer I salute Thee, O divine Heart, with the three Magi who offered their homage to Thee. Regard me, I beseech Thee, with the same love and kindness with which Thou didst receive them, that I may offer with my heart, gold, frankincense and myrrh; that is to say, my intellect, my memory and my will; in complete subjection to Thee; in faith, hope, charity; in thought, word and deed. Accept my offering. Accept my heart, and grant that I may live and die thanking Thee for the invaluable favor of being called to the true faith. Hence, I beg of Thee, by the joy which filled Thy heart, when Thou didst see the first of the Gentiles at Thy feet, to hear my prayer and grant the request I make to Thee in this novena (here mention your request). Amen. (continued)