# Holy Name of Jesus - God's Name in Vain? More Than a Curse Word!

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Podcast: [Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar](https://stenobird.com/podcast/explaining-the-faith-with-fr-chris-alar-1384651)
Published: 2026-01-05T13:16:27+00:00
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Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/d4846225/d89183ad.mp3
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Duration seconds: 3150

## Resource

The Meaning of the Holy Name of Jesus and why we celebrate it as a Feast on January 3. In this easy-to-understand talk, Fr. Chris Alar explains the symbols of Jesus' name, like IHS, and why using God's name in vain is much more than simply swearing.

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