The Most Holy Name of Jesus (Jn 1:29-34)
The Most Holy Name of Jesus ( Jn 1:29-34) One of my favorite Advent traditions is meditating on the many names of Jesus. As I like to envision the immense joy and peace that came as John identified Jesus as the Lamb of God, there are numerous titles we can embrace for our Lord to bring us closer to Him and know His presence. For my kids, I like to hang ornaments that each have a different name written on simple wood that they can trace and decorate. I'm not sure if there's a single name that is my favorite but think this could be a great activity to work on whether at home with family or in a Sunday School class. The infinite titles for Christ remind me that for one, He is the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end of all, without which, everything else in the world depends upon. At the same time though, through His name exists an everlasting love which He has then extended to each of us. He calls us each by name as well, as we matter and are of infinite importance to ...