Project BLACK MAMBA: Christmastide Daily Double

Tuesday, 3 January is the Optional Memorial of The Most Holy Name of Jesus: Holy Name-link ūnus, Holy Name-link duo, & Wikipedia-link.

Commentary: Wayback Machine. Quoth the Holy Redeemer bulletin:

Christ's name is chosen in heaven, & the Angel Gabriel announces it when he informs the Blessed Virgin of the Incarnation: "Behold thou shalt conceive in thy womb & shalt bring forth a son, & thou shalt call his name Jesus." The month of January is dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus. "In the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, of those that are in heaven, on earth, & under the earth" (Philippians, 2:10).

'Tis also the feast of Saint Anterus, Pope & Martyr (died 236), nineteenth Bishop of Rome, martyred in the reign of the emperor Maximinus Thrax: Martyr-link & Wikipedia-link.

Scripture of the Day
Mass Readings
Christmas Weekday
The First Letter of John, chapter two, verse twenty-nine thru chapter three, verse six;
Psalm Ninety-eight, verses one & three(c) thru six;
The Gospel according to John, chapter one, verses twenty-nine thru thirty-four;

or, for the Holy Name:
The Book of Exodus, chapter three, verses eleven thru fifteen;
Psalm One Hundred Thirteen, verse two;
The Gospel according to John, chapter fourteen, verses six thru fourteen.

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Tuesday, 27 December was the Feast of Saint John, Apostle & Evangelist (first century): Apostle-link ūnus, Apostle-link duo, Wikipedia-link Apostle, Wikipedia-link Evangelist, & Wikipedia-link Revelator.

Commentary: Wayback Machine. Quoth the Holy Redeemer bulletin:

His is the name traditionally given to the author of the Gospel of John. The Apostle John was an historical figure, one of the "pillars" of the Jerusalem church after Jesus's death. He was one of the original twelve apostles & is thought to be the only one to have lived into old age & not be killed for his faith.

'Twas also the feast of Saint Maximus of Alexandria, Bishop (died 282): Saint-link & Wikipedia-link.

'Twas also the feast of Saints Theodorus of Apamea, Martyr, & Theophanes of Nicaea, Bishop (circa 775-842 & circa 778-845), the Grapti ("written upon," i.e. branded), martyred in the reign of the emperor Theophilos: Martyr-link & Wikipedia-link Bros., Saint-link & Wikipedia-link Bishop.

Commentary: As tragic as martyrdom is under all circumstances, it is especially poignant when it comes at the hands of fellow, heretical Christians in the murderous service of their heresy.

Scripture of the Day
Mass Readings
The First Letter of John, chapter one, verses one thru fourteen;
Psalm Ninety-seven, verses one, two, five, six, eleven, & twelve;
The Gospel according to John, chapter twenty, verses one(a) & two thru eight.