No Surrender, No Comromise

The Devil's Attacks on Mankind

With the devil there is no end to his onslaught against God and souls. He constantly tempts men to follow his way--by pleasure, materialism, success, and power. We cannot be unaware of the weakness in men no matter what their status. Human nature is weak. The Church, which is the Visible Manifestation of God on earth, teaches the correct means to overcome these temptations: constant prayer, penance, and the Truth. If we are unaware of the Truth, then we fail.

The Importance of the Holy Name of Jesus

The Feast of the Most Holy Name of Jesus presents us with the proper relationship we must have with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. That name above all names wins salvation for us. Learning to bow one's head at the Name of Jesus reflects our inner respect for Our Lord. St. Paul tells us every knee should bend at the sound of that Holy Name (Philippians 2:10). The Name itself demands respect.

Worldly Disrespect for the Holy Name

Men do not show respect to Our Lord's Name. There is use of this Name without respect and with the intention of attacking that Holy Name and His person. Everything is subject to that Name. Peter cured the blind man in the Name of Jesus. St. Paul tells us that whatever we do in word or in work, do it in the name of Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father (Colossions 3:17).

All of Life is Connected to Reverence of God and His Name

"Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain: for he shall not be unpunished that taketh his name upon a vain thing." (Deuteronomy 5:11)

When we pray in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit we acknowledge our allegiance to God against the snares of the devil. If we don't persevere in this quest for holiness, the ever present assault of the devil attempts to cause us to compromise and to surrender. But the devil does not tempt those who are followers of Jesus to foresake only our allegiance to the Holy Name! A sin against the Sixth Commandment--a minor sin, says the devil--won't hurt us. But this is a lie. All sin hurts us immeasurably and that is why frequent confession is a necessity--to combat that compromise that leads to surrender. Praise His Holy Name often during the day and you will find the Way, the Truth, and the LIFE.

Praised be Jesus Christ,

Now and Forever.

MAY HIS NAME BE PRAISED!

Fr. Jerome Charles Romanowski, Pastor