St. Bernadine

"Father, you gave St. Bernadine a special love for the name of Jesus. By the help of his prayers, may we always be alive with the spirit of your love…." (Prayer on the feast of St. Bernadine – 05/20/2009)

Exactly ten years ago, I confided this brief reflection on the above prayer:

God gave St. Bernadine a special gift: Love of the name of Jesus. Everything is a gift from our Father.

St. Ignatius Loyola also had special love for the name of Jesus. He called the religious order he founded – The Society of Jesus.