19 Aug 22 – The Power of the Holy Name of JESUS

Today’s Topics:

1) Catholic 101: Father Edward Looney writes why we celebrate the Holy Name of Jesus: “The name of Jesus was first spoken by an angel and is the cause of adoration by the heavenly court. Jesus’ name is reverenced especially during Holy Mass, as the General Instruction of the Roman Missal instructs the Priest to bow his head at the mention of Jesus’ Name.”

2) Catholic 101: What is blessed salt? It is one of the Church’s sacramentals and has a rich history. “Salt is mentioned frequently in Scripture — in both Old and New Testaments. Saint Augustine mentions that blessed salt was used with catechumens — those preparing for baptism — a practice that continued until the liturgical revisions of the Second Vatican Council.”

3, 4) Are blessed bells effective in spiritual warfare?

Blessing of a bell (1908)

Father Ripperger on exorcised bells