The Name of Jesus

According to Saint Padre Pio who bore the five ever-bleeding wounds of Christ Crucified for fifty years--yes, 50 years--the name of Jesus is the most powerful in all eternity.

"The eternal Father decreed that all creatures should be subject to Him: that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth. [Philippians 2:10] This is what the apostle tells us and this is true," says St. Padre Pio. "Jesus is adored in heaven, and at this divine name," he continues, "moved by gratitude and love, the blessed in heaven never cease to repeat what St. John the Evangelist beheld in a vision: They sang a new song, he says, saying 'worthy art Thou, O Lord, to take the scroll and to open its seals, for Thou wast slain and by the blood didst ransom people for God' [Revelation 5:9]

"This most holy name," says St. Padre Pio, "is venerated on earth; and all the graces for which we ask, in Jesus' name, are fully granted by the eternal Father: Whatever you ask in My name, the divine Master tells us, I will do it. [John 14:13-14]"

Therefore, my friend in Christ, what are you waiting for? Ask our heavenly Father for what you need--but ask for it "in Jesus' name," and believe that you will receive it. Believe. As St. Padre Pio always said, "Pray, hope, and don't worry."

Don't worry, my dear friend. Jesus is with you and He loves you. I do too.