January 3, 2024, Feast of The Most Holy Name of Jesus, Holy Rosary (Glorious Mysteries)

Today, on the tenth day of Christmas, we honor the Most Holy Name of Jesus, which means Savior. Moreover, the month of January has traditionally been dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus.

This devotion to the Holy Name is deeply rooted in the Sacred Scriptures, especially in the Acts of the Apostles.

God Himself gave this name to express His mission and the purpose of His existence.

We read in the New Testament how the angel Gabriel revealed that name to Mary: “You shall call His name Jesus.”

“His name was called Jesus, which was called by the Angel before He was conceived in the womb.” Luke 2:21.

To St. Joseph, the angel not merely revealed the name but explained its meaning: “You shall call His name Jesus, for He shall save His people from their sins.”

The name of Jesus is a name of love, hope, and joy. Whenever we pronounce it, we ought to bow our heads, as the very name reminds us of the greatest favor we have ever received, salvation.