SundayJuly 5th 14th Sunday in Ordinary TimeSt. Anthony Zaccaria 1st Reading: Zec 9:9–10:Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion! Shout for joy, daughter of Jerusalem! For your king is coming, just and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. No more chariots in Ephraim, no more horses in Jerusalem,…

Throughout today’s liturgies at the National Shrine of St. Jude, we will pray in a special way for all those who suffer from cancer. Join us today, and on the first Wednesday of every month, as we call upon St. Jude’s intercession for the healing of cancer. This month, we also continue to pray in a…

Our reflection from the Gospel this week is:“He who loves father and mother more than me is not worthy of me.” Jesus challenges His disciples to love God more than anyone or anything else. Does the love of Jesus Christ compel you to put God first in all you do? We pray together:St. Jude, give…

SundayJune 28th 13th Sunday of Ordinary TimeSt. Irenaeus of Lyons 1st Reading: 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a:One day Elisha went to Shunem, and a rich woman invited him to eat. Afterward, whenever he went to that town, he would go to her house to eat. The woman said to her husband, “See, this man who constantly…

St. Jude calls us all to experience the intercessory power of Novena prayer in our lives. As we continue to pray during this June Solemn Novena, there is still time to send your petitions. To enhance your connection to this Novena you can also: View Novena meditations and services Check our website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for daily Novena content Learn more…

In this week’s Gospel, Jesus tells the Apostles that as they go out to spread the word of God, people may respond with opposition and dissent. While this was a warning of what was ahead of the twelve, it was also a statement that they must each carry their own cross just as Jesus did.…

SundayJune 21st St. Aloysius Gonzaga 1st Reading: Jer 20:10-13:I hear many people whispering, “Terror is all around! Denounce him! Yes, denounce him!” All my friends watch me to see if I will slip: “Perhaps he can be deceived,” they say; “then we can get the better of him and have our revenge.” But Yahweh, a…

We know from our own experiences how good it feels to be asked for our help by someone we care about. Placing ourselves in service of those we love gives us a great sense of purpose and fulfillment. Giving to others also strengthens the bond of trust we share with them. It can take a…

Our reflection from the Gospel this week is:“Whoever eats this bread will live forever.” How blessed are we to receive all of the blessings and graces God longs to give us through the Eucharist. Jesus tells His disciples to eat His flesh and drink His blood, and He invites us to take His life into…