What’s your name?

Dzisiejsze Słowo pochodzi z Księgi Rodzaju (Rdz 32, 25 - 29)

Today’s Reading comes from the Book of Genesis
(Genesis 32:25-29)

When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he struck
him on the hip socket; and Jacob’s hip was put out of joint as he
wrestled with him. Then he said, “Let me go, for the day is
breaking.” But Jacob said “I will not let you go, unless you bless me”
So he said to him, “What is your name?” And he said, “Jacob.” Then
the man said, “You shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel, for
you have striven with God and with humans, and have prevailed.”
Then Jacob asked him, “Please tell me your name.” But he said,
“Why is it that you ask my name?” And there he blessed him.

Our life and our name are intertwined
with each other. We received life and we received
a name regardless of our will.

Our name is something precious.
It is our most important piece of
personal information, which we protect.

When you tell someone what your name is,
you permanently give them access to yourself.

What is the meaning of your name?

To what extent is it a herald
of blessings and peace to others?

What is your name?

What does it mean for you?

What emotions awake in you
when you hear your own name?

Glory Be...

Translation: Thomas Harbeck