These little booklets were treasures that I received in the mail this week. Out of the goodness of her heart,
Lori sent me these in response to a post I wrote on
Daily Mass awhile back. It was God's perfect timing that they arrived this week during a rough patch... Lets just say that my husband and I knew it was going to be a sacrificial summer (I will spare the gory details) but it's another thing to live it! I have seen these booklets around but can't say I have ever (that I remember) picked one up to read it all the way through. Today I read
The Wonders Of The Holy Name and if I were to describe it in one word:
Gem. The
simple wisdom offered was just what I needed today. It didn't take much, just the
simple invocation of the sweet name of
Jesus. After all, I am not a learned theologian, nor an expert in the faith. I have so much to learn, even the
simple and most obvious things. I am nothing but overjoyed when I find a new
simple secret that involves
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus. It fills the deepest desires of my heart to ingest
simple nuggets,
simple food for the soul...
Jesus. Did I use the word
simple enough to tell you how much I love s
imple? Especially when it comes to
simply Jesus. I am certainly not implying that
Jesus is
simple but invoking the name of
Jesus has
simply taken on new meaning(s), more than I can count. Life is
simply Jesus and
Jesus is
simply Life.
Needless to say, I plan on buying more to Pay It Forward
. Many thanks, dear Lori!
"This booklet is lovingly dedicated to the Sweet Mother of Jesus. No one loves the name of Jesus as she does."~Fr. Paul O'Sullivan
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The Wonders of His Holy Name is one of my favorite little books, it really packs a punch doesn't it!
ReplyDeleteThose are a couple of my favorite books too!!!
ReplyDeleteLove saying "Jesus, Jesus, Jesus" all the time!!
(whispered under my breath--in a reverant way of course)
Love the 4th pictures, especially that great water slide--what fun!!! I want to live in your neighborhood....for more reasons than one!
Praise God that you received this gem at a much needed time.
ReplyDeletePax Christi - Lena
I almost always learn something new when I stop by, Tiffany. How lovely of Lori to send these your way. i'll have to look into these little booklets.
ReplyDeleteNothing better than random acts of kindness when you need it most :-) I will have to check out these little books myself since you speak so highly of them. Don't you just love how God works? I know that when I need something the most (of course I usually am not very aware of this need at that time) is when He provides and showers us with love!
ReplyDeleteTiffany, I'm not familiar with those books but I will definitely have to find them. I think we can learn much more about our Faith when it's presented simply. I can get "lost in the translation" at times, when it's complex!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you are enjoying these books. You are very welcome. The Holy Name book has brought me immeasurable comfort as well.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen these pamphlets. They sound wonderful, and what grace to receive them when they could bring you such comfort. Another great "Pay It Forward" post. I'm still reading (and loving) the book from your last "Pay It Forward"!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your wonderful resources.