The Lord gave me my name

“Hear me, o islands, listen, o distant peoples. The LORD called me from birth, from my mother’s womb he gave me my name.” (IS 49: 1)

We are “called from birth,” and Our Lord called us by name. He knows us from our mother’s womb, and even though we were so small, we received a name from Him. We are so important to Him, and He remembers all our names. Whatever He does during the Holy Week is because of you and me, not because of “humanity.” He loves by names.

“Hail to you, our King, obedient to the Father; you were led to your crucifixion like a gentle lamb to the slaughter.” (Gospel Acclamation)