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Statue Of St Jude Holding The Image Of Jesus

National Shrine of St. Jude

We invite you learn about the history of the shrine and join in our devotion to St. Jude, a faithful friend in times of difficulty.

St. Jude is the Catholic patron saint of impossible causes. The National Shrine of St. Jude and the St. Jude League bring together hundreds of thousands of devotees in a community of prayer and hope to our patron saint. We invite you to join us and send your prayers to St. Jude, as he has proven to be a beacon of hope to those facing seemingly impossible trials and tribulations.

Weekly Devotions – April 14, 2025

Apr 14, 2025

Dear Friend of St. Jude, For Palm Sunday we hear the story of Jesus’ Passion. Jesus prays in this time of pain—He is beaten, humiliated, and nailed to the cross.…

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Bible Diary for Holy Week: April 13th – 19th

Apr 12, 2025

SundayApril 13th Palm SundayMartin I 1st Reading: Is 50: 4-7:The Lord Yahweh has taught me so I speak as his disciple and I know how to sustain the weary. Morning…

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2025 Holy Week Prayer Cross at the National Shrine of St. Jude

Apr 10, 2025

We are grateful for the thousands of devotees who have sent their petitions to be joined together in the St. Jude Holy Week Prayer Cross. The cross and prayer candle…

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Weekly Devotions – April 7, 2025

Apr 7, 2025

Dear Friend of St. Jude, During Lent, we pay special attention to our body and how it can help us grow in holiness. By fasting or choosing to abstain from…

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Bible Diary for April 6th – 12th

Apr 5, 2025

SundayApril 6th 5th Sunday of Lent 1st Reading: Is 43:16-21:Thus says Yahweh, who opened a way through the sea and a path in the mighty waters, who brought down chariots…

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April 2025 Day of Prayer for the Healing of Cancer

Apr 2, 2025

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…

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Weekly Devotions – March 31, 2025

Mar 31, 2025

Dear Friend of St. Jude, On this fourth Sunday of Lent, Jesus tells the parable of the prodigal son. Just as the father never stopped loving his ill-behaved son, God’s…

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Bible Diary for March 30th – April 5th

Mar 29, 2025

SundayMarch 30th 4th Sunday of Lent 1st Reading: Jos 5:9a, 10-12:Then Yahweh said to Joshua: “Today I have removed from you the shame of Egypt.” The Israelites encamped in Gilgal…

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Weekly Devotions – March 24, 2025

Mar 24, 2025

Dear Friend of St. Jude, In this week’s Gospel, Jesus’ parable about the unfruitful fig tree tells us of God’s patience. Consequently, it also contains a warning that we should…

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