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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.

Bible Diary February 16th – 22nd

Feb 16, 2025

SundayFebruary 16th 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time 1st Reading: Jer 17:5–8:This is what Yahweh says, “Cursed is the man who trusts in human beings and depends on a mortal for…

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St. Jude Journal – February 2025

Feb 12, 2025

Our Solemn Novena to St. Jude is a meaningful way to respond to God’s invitation to continually deepen our relationship with Him. We hold our simple prayer, “St. Jude, pray…

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Weekly Devotion – February 10, 2025

Feb 10, 2025

Dear Friend of St. Jude, Our reflection from the Gospel this week is: “‘Master, we have worked hard all night and have caught nothing, but at your command I will…

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Bible Diary for February 9th – 15th

Feb 9, 2025

SundayFebruary 9th Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1st Reading: Is 6:1-2a, 3-8:In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted; the…

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February 2025 Day of Prayer for the Healing of Cancer

Feb 5, 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 Devotion — February 3, 2025

Feb 3, 2025

Dear Friend of St. Jude, This Sunday we celebrated the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Simeon waited patiently his whole life to meet Christ.  He never lost hope…

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Bible Diary for February 2nd – 8th

Feb 2, 2025

SundayFebruary 2nd, 2025 Feast of the Presentation of the Lord 1st Reading: Mal 3:1-4:Now I am sending my messenger ahead of me, to clear the way; then, suddenly, the Lord,…

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In Search of Hope and Community

Jan 29, 2025

“One of the things the devotion to St. Jude brings is the sense of being heard, of being helped,” explains Fr. Agustin Carillo, CMF, co-director of the National Shrine of…

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Weekly Devotion — January 27th

Jan 27, 2025

Dear Friend of St. Jude, The word Gospel translates to “good news.” Through the Gospel readings we see the grace of God in action. Jesus’ transformative words brought hope, joy,…

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