Named by God

Names that unite us when borders divide

In a world increasingly defined by what separates us, Named By God invites you to discover the invisible threads of connection woven through our most personal identifiers—our names. Join us in exploring how biblical names transcend boundaries, creating pathways for understanding in our diverse global community.

Biblical Wisdom

- Rabbi Rami Shapiro
“Through authentic interreligious dialogue, we can help each other overcome the sense of separateness and alienation that keeps us from awakening to the unity and wonder that is at the heart of ordinary living…”
- Pope Leon XIV
“Together, we must look for ways to be a missionary Church, a Church that builds bridges and encourages dialogue, a Church ever open to welcoming, like this Square with its open arms, all those who are in need of our charity, our presence, our readiness to dialogue and our love.”
- Corrie Ten Boom
“Be united with other Christians. A wall with loose bricks is not good. The bricks must be cemented together.”
- D. Todd Christofferson
“Unity does not require sameness, but it does require harmony. We can have our hearts knit together in love, be one in faith and doctrine... We are different members of the body of Christ, fulfilling different functions at different times-the ear, the eye, the head, the hand, the feet-yet all of one body.”
- Rabbi Rami Shapiro
“Through authentic interreligious dialogue, we can help each other overcome the sense of separateness and alienation that keeps us from awakening to the unity and wonder that is at the heart of ordinary living…”
- Pope Leon XIV
“Together, we must look for ways to be a missionary Church, a Church that builds bridges and encourages dialogue, a Church ever open to welcoming, like this Square with its open arms, all those who are in need of our charity, our presence, our readiness to dialogue and our love.”

The Power of Names

In ancient times, names held power beyond mere identification. According to biblical tradition, to name something meant to hold power over it, creating a special bond between the namer and the named. This profound connection was especially significant in divine-human relationships, where names often marked transformative encounters with God.