The Wonders of the Holy Name of Jesus
This real life story is taken from the pamphlet, The Wonders of the Holy Name of Jesus by Fr. Paul O'Sullivan, O.P.
This pamphlet may be purchased through Tan Books. The information on how to obtain a copy of this booklet
will be provided below the story.
This pamphlet may be purchased through Tan Books. The information on how to obtain a copy of this booklet
will be provided below the story.
The World in Danger Saved by the
Holy Name of Jesus
Holy Name of Jesus
"In the year 1274 great evils threatened the world. The Church was assailed by fierce enemies from within and without. So great was the danger that the Pope, Gregory X, who then reigned, called a council of Bishops in Lyons to determine on the best means of saving society from the ruin that menaced it. Among the many means proposed, the Pope and Bishops chose what they considered the easiest and most efficacious of all, the frequent repetition of the Holy Name of Jesus.
The Holy Father then begged the Bishops of the world and their priests to call on the Name of Jesus and to urge their peoples to place all their confidence in this All-powerful Name, repeating it constantly with boundless trust. The Pope entrusted the Dominicans especially with the glorious task of preaching the wonders of the Holy Name of Jesus in every country, a work they accomplished with unbounded zeal.
Their Franciscan brothers ably seconded them. St. Bernardine of Siena and St. Leonard of Port-Maurice were ardent apostles of the Name of Jesus. Their efforts were crowned with success so that the enemies of the Church were overthrown, the dangers that threatened society disappeared and peace once more reigned supreme.
This is a most important lesson for us because in these our own days, dreadful sufferings are crushing many countries and still greater evils threaten all the others. No government or governments seem strong and wise enough to stem this awful torrent of evils. There is but one remedy, and that is prayer.
Every Christian must turn to God and ask Him to have mercy on us. The easiest of all prayers, as we have seen, is the Holy Name of Jesus. Everyone without exception can invoke this Holy Name hundreds of times a day, not only for his own intentions but also to ask God to deliver the world from impending ruin. It is amazing what one person who prays can do to save his country and save society. We read in Holy Scripture how Moses saved, by his prayer, the people of Israel from destruction.
Again, we know that the two cities of Sodom and Gomorrha, which God destroyed by fire for their sins and crimes, would have been pardoned had there been only ten good men to pray for them! Over and over again, we read of kings, emperors, statesmen and famous military commanders who placed all their trust in prayer, thus working wonders. If the prayers of one man can do much, what will the prayers of many do?"
Let us then invoke the Name of Jesus, in addition to reciting the Holy Rosary, asking Jesus and the Blessed Mother to save us from the calamities, wars, terrorism, violence, famines, temptations, evils and illnesses that threaten us. Throughout the day and night, say "Jesus, Jesus, Jesus", while at home, work, leisure and at prayer. It will give great honor to Our Heavenly Father and to Our Lord Jesus. Evil cannot survive where the Name of Jesus is invoked many times.
You can purchase a copy of this booklet by clicking here to read more of the miracles associated with the Holy Name of Jesus.
The Holy Father then begged the Bishops of the world and their priests to call on the Name of Jesus and to urge their peoples to place all their confidence in this All-powerful Name, repeating it constantly with boundless trust. The Pope entrusted the Dominicans especially with the glorious task of preaching the wonders of the Holy Name of Jesus in every country, a work they accomplished with unbounded zeal.
Their Franciscan brothers ably seconded them. St. Bernardine of Siena and St. Leonard of Port-Maurice were ardent apostles of the Name of Jesus. Their efforts were crowned with success so that the enemies of the Church were overthrown, the dangers that threatened society disappeared and peace once more reigned supreme.
This is a most important lesson for us because in these our own days, dreadful sufferings are crushing many countries and still greater evils threaten all the others. No government or governments seem strong and wise enough to stem this awful torrent of evils. There is but one remedy, and that is prayer.
Every Christian must turn to God and ask Him to have mercy on us. The easiest of all prayers, as we have seen, is the Holy Name of Jesus. Everyone without exception can invoke this Holy Name hundreds of times a day, not only for his own intentions but also to ask God to deliver the world from impending ruin. It is amazing what one person who prays can do to save his country and save society. We read in Holy Scripture how Moses saved, by his prayer, the people of Israel from destruction.
Again, we know that the two cities of Sodom and Gomorrha, which God destroyed by fire for their sins and crimes, would have been pardoned had there been only ten good men to pray for them! Over and over again, we read of kings, emperors, statesmen and famous military commanders who placed all their trust in prayer, thus working wonders. If the prayers of one man can do much, what will the prayers of many do?"
Let us then invoke the Name of Jesus, in addition to reciting the Holy Rosary, asking Jesus and the Blessed Mother to save us from the calamities, wars, terrorism, violence, famines, temptations, evils and illnesses that threaten us. Throughout the day and night, say "Jesus, Jesus, Jesus", while at home, work, leisure and at prayer. It will give great honor to Our Heavenly Father and to Our Lord Jesus. Evil cannot survive where the Name of Jesus is invoked many times.
You can purchase a copy of this booklet by clicking here to read more of the miracles associated with the Holy Name of Jesus.
