The Holy Name of Jesus: Power and Devotion
There is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. Learn about devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus.
By CandleFaith Team
"Therefore God also highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."
— Philippians 2:9-11
The Name Above Every Name
Devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus is one of the oldest Christian practices. From the earliest days of the Church, Christians invoked the name of Jesus as a sign of faith and a source of power.
Scripture on the Holy Name
- Acts 4:12: "There is no salvation in anyone else, for there is no other name under heaven given to the human race by which we are to be saved."
- John 16:23: "Whatever you ask in my name, I will do."
- Matthew 1:21: "You are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins."
Why the Name Has Power
The name of Jesus is powerful because:
- It is the name of God made man
- It contains all of Christ's promises
- It is a short prayer that anyone can say
- Angels and demons must submit to it
A Simple Devotion
Simply saying "Jesus" is a powerful prayer:
- When tempted, say "Jesus"
- When afraid, say "Jesus"
- When in pain, say "Jesus"
- When joyful, say "Jesus"
The Jesus Prayer
The ancient prayer of the monks of the desert: "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner."
This prayer, repeated constantly, becomes a heartbeat of the soul.
The Litany of the Holy Name
A traditional litany honoring the Holy Name includes:
- Jesus, the image of the Father
- Jesus, the Word made flesh
- Jesus, the Good Shepherd
- Jesus, the Way, the Truth, and the Life
- Jesus, the Light of the World
Wearing the Holy Name
Catholics have traditionally worn:
- Scapulars with the Holy Name
- Medals bearing Jesus' name
- Crucifixes as reminders of His sacrifice
The Name Is a Prayer
Remember: The name of Jesus is itself a prayer. You don't need fancy words. Simply calling on "Jesus" in faith is powerful enough to:
- Break chains of sin
- Bring comfort in sorrow
- Strengthen in weakness
- Give hope in darkness
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux wrote: "The name of Jesus is the most perfect of all prayers."
Light a candle to honor the Holy Name of Jesus and call upon Him in all your needs.