WHICH IS THE GREATEST NAME EVER GIVEN OR HEARD IN THE UNIVERSE? JESUS

Most people of the Humanity in the Universe know that the Greatest Name ever given in the history of the universe is the Most Holy Name: *JESUS !*. This is the Name of the Savior of the Humanity. The Holy Name of the Incarnate God Himself. The Holy Name which has complete authority in the entire universe. The only Name capable of granting everlasting life in Heaven.

So how to say or utter that Holy Name of Jesus...? In my humble opinion, I greatly feel that the greatest name of the Greatest and True God of the universe should be uttered with the highest Reverence and titles. When we say the names of worldly people with their titles and surnames, why don't we say the Lord's Holy name with due titles, when HE has many...?

It is quite unfortunate to note that this Very Holy Name of the Divine Master is used by His own chosen people without any special respect or titles! When we know sufficiently how to utter the name of a human leader adding many titles, prefixes and suffixes to his/her name to please him/her, I wonder why we (even the devotees) enunciate the Most High Lord’s Holy Name without any least reverence…! For example, we say, President Abraham Lincoln, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, Mr. Martin Luther King, Mahatma Gandhi, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, etc… A faithful will never call a Pope or Bishop merely by his name. We say Holy Father Benedict the XVI and the normal world at least says Pope or Pontiff Benedict XVI. Likewise, when our Visakhapatnam bishop visited our St Ann’s Catholic Church, Kakinada, he was addressed as His Excellency Dr. Kagithapu Mariadass or Right Reverend Dr. K Mariadass. The non-Christian community addresses him by saying Arch Bishop Dr. K. Mariadass MSFS; DD JUD.

The same is maintained the world-over by all denominations when they come to show their respect to their Bishops or Priests. Many Syrian Christian Bishops in Kerala are affectionately and respectfully called with a title ‘Mar’ (meaning holy) example Major Arch Bishop Mar Varkey Vithayathil, Major Arch Bishop Mar Baselios Cleemis etc… I have never seen in my entire life someone calling a priest by his bare name in India particularly in Kerala. A priest or pastor is addressed as Rev Fr Thomas Choorackal or Fr Sebastian Edakkarotte or Rev Dr Dinakaran or Rev Bishop K. P. Yohannan. The regrettable part is that I see almost all of these Fathers and Pastors calling their Most High Master just JESUS…!

I strongly feel that the Divine Master must be called at least as Lord JESUS or JESUS the Savior. I suggest when we call upon our Lord in prayer we must add at least one of HIS additional Titles or Adjectives with strong devotion and love to the Name of our Lord even if they are not mentioned in the prayer books. For Example, where ever there is only 'Jesus' mentioned I request the devotees to call Lord Jesus or Christ Jesus or Jesus Son of God or Jesus Master of the Universe....!

If we observe closely how people belonging to other religions say the names of their prophets or Gods, it is enough to open the eyes of the Christians to give due respect to the Holy Name of JESUS the son of Almighty God…!!!

I used to watch a devotional program telecast on Surya TV (a leading television network in Malayalam) which shared the positive outlook of different religions by learned and famous Hindu Pundits, Islamic Scholars, and Christian Priests/Pastors. I was happy when I watched the Hindu Swamis and Muslim Clerics pronouncing the names of their idols with a lot of honor as Bhagavan (God) Sri/Shri (a word used in India with respect before a name) Rama Chandra Murthy, Bhagavan Sri Krishna and noticed the Muslims never call their Prophet Muhammad (Mohammed) without the title ‘Prophet’. And I was delighted to watch seeing the Islamic scholars always call their God “Parama Karunyavanaya Allahu” (Most Merciful Allah) or “Sarva Shakthanaya Allahu” (Allah the Almighty). Whenever a Christian Priest or Pastor used their Master’s name they repeatedly simply said ‘Jesus’ (as if they were saying the name of some children or their colleagues)…! It is very unfortunate and saddening. Let me hope that hereafter the devotees of Lord Jesus Christ use HIS most powerful, holy, and greatest Name with due respect and veneration.

Kattachira Miracle by the Blessed Virgin Mother Mary is ONE YEAR old

The miracle of the flex board photo image of the Mother of Lord Jesus, St Mary, kept at the Syrian Jacobite ( Yacobaaya Pally) Chapel at Kattachira near Kayamkulam in Alleppy district of Kerala in India, is continueing non-stop for one year now. The miracle was first seen by Kochu Rani - a local resident woman on 21 st October, 2009 and brought to the notice of the villagers. Soon it spread like wild fire and people from all walks of life including Church Authorities, Critics, Media experts, Political and government officials rushed to the spot to confirm the incident. At first it was thought that the Mother of the Lord was weeping, as the right eye of the photo was shedding tears. Later after a week the liquid that flew from the photo gave out a fragrance and it has been continuing for one year. More than 70 bottles of the liquid is collected so far and all the visitors are having an opportunity to enjoy its inexplicable heavenly fragrance, which as per the witness and testimony of many people , the oil like liquid is considered as a medicine that has been curing numerous diseases. People from all over the country and abroad visit the small church to witness this great miracle. The church is declared as a global Marian Pilgrim Centre by the Head of the Syrian Jacobite Church.

The Devotion and Power of the Holy Rosary:

St. Louis de Montfort, a profound devotee of the Blessed Virgin Mother and a fervent ambassador of the Holy Rosary, expressed with utmost conviction: "I shall affirm, even with my own blood, that whoever, or whatever family, devoutly prays the Rosary every day will never perish."

The devotion to the Holy Rosary was emphasized by the Blessed Virgin Mother Mary herself during Her apparition at Fatima to the three children. Throughout history, Rosary prayers have served as a potent remedy for even the most dreaded diseases, a formidable defense against satanic influences, a guaranteed formula for fostering unity and integrity within families, and a proven means for obtaining favors from God Almighty. The Universal Catholic Church dedicates the month of October to the prayer of the Holy Rosary, with the Feast of the Holy Rosary celebrated worldwide on the 7th of October each year.

St. Don Bosco earnestly implored parents, emphasizing the significance of the Family Rosary as the loving link that binds children to their parents. He encouraged parents to love their children, correct their mistakes, forgive them, and daily offer Rosary prayers together, believing that such practices would fortify families and bring forth peace and joy. He admonished devotees never to overlook the daily recitation of the Rosary, reminding them of the boundless love and blessings bestowed upon them by their Holy Mother.

The Blessed Mother made a promise to St. Dominic, assuring him, "Whatever you ask through the Rosary will be granted."

Countless remarkable incidents and miracles, both past and present, are attributed to the meditation and recitation of the Rosary. One recent account, as reported in a printed media source, appears almost miraculous: Despite the detonation of atomic bombs in Japan, a Jesuit Monastery housing eight monks, located just one kilometer away from the explosion, was miraculously spared. It is believed that their fervent prayers and devotion to the Holy Rosary, along with their earnest plea for protection to the Holy Mother, played a pivotal role in their miraculous survival.