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What does it mean?
A repetitive invocation of Jesus, likely expressing prayer or anguish.
In plain terms
She calls out the name of Jesus multiple times.
What can you take from it?
Repetition of a name can signify intense prayer or distress.

Where it applies

  • crisis
  • prayer

Putting it to work

  • repeating a name for strength

Questions to consider

  • What situation prompts repeated names?

Another view

Lacks context on why she is calling out.

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  1. Hold the crucifix up before my eyes so I may see it until I die.

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  2. I fear nothing, for God is with me.

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  3. My Voices did come from God and everything that I have done was by God's order.

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