Holy is Her Name

It’s funny how sometime we get so caught up in things that we fail to notice what should have been obvious all along. Yesterday was September 11. It is a date that will forever be remembered with great sorrow and a profound sense of loss.

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Holy is the Name of Mary

Today within the Catholic Church, we celebrate the Optional Memorial of the Feast of the Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Wow – that’s quite the title for a optional Memorial, the lowest possible ranking for a feast.

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What is in a Name?

In the days of old, the naming of a male child was a fairy big deal. There was a ceremony, the circumcision and a whole lot of fuss. This is why, on the 3rd of January, the Church celebrates the Most Holy Name of Jesus.

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The Holy Name Mary and More

It should come as no surprise that Catholics hold the name of Mary in high regard. After all, Mary is the Mother of God, our Heavenly Mother, the New Eve. In many cultures with a heavy Catholic influence, Mary, Marie or Maria are often the name chosen for daughters.

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