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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 Devotion – May 17th
In this week’s Gospel we read of Jesus’ Ascension to heaven. The Apostles realized that Christ’s Resurrection and Ascension was not something that happened only to Jesus. It is a promise from God for abundant life and victory over death and sin in all its forms. Christ’s departure does not mean we are left alone.…
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Bible Diary for May 16th – 22nd
SundayMay 16th 7th Sunday of EasterSolemnity of the Ascension of the Lord 1st Reading: Acts 1:1–11:In the first part of my work, Theophilus, I wrote of all that Jesus did and taught from the beginning until the day when he ascended to heaven. But first he had instructed through the Holy Spirit the apostles he…
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Weekly Devotion – May 10th
This week’s Gospel speaks to the core of our faith. We hear Jesus’ most important message for us when He said, “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” This week we are invited to reflect, celebrate, and appreciate the love God has for us. In the eyes of…
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Bible Diary for May 9th – 15th
SundayMay 9th Sixth Sunday of Easter 1st Reading: Acts 10:25–26, 34–35, 44–48:As Peter was about to enter, Cornelius went to him, fell on his knees and bowed low. But Peter lifted him up saying, “Stand up, for I too am a human being.” Peter then spoke to them, “Truly, I realize that God does not…
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May 2021 Day of Prayer for the Healing of Cancer
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…
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Weekly Devotion – May 3rd
Our reflection from the Gospel this week is:“Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it remains on the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me.” What does it mean when Jesus asks us to remain in Him? One way we remain close to Christ is through our devotion…
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Bible Diary for May 2nd – 8th
SundayMay 2nd Fifth Sunday of EasterSt. Athanasius 1st Reading: Acts 9:26–31:When Saul came to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples there, but they were afraid of him because they could not believe that he was a disciple. But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles. He recounted to them how Saul had…
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Weekly Devotion – April 26th
Christ’s message in this week’s Gospel is both inspiring and challenging. Just as a shepherd protects his sheep, Jesus watches over us. We are asked to give our whole selves over to God. Our devotion to St. Jude gives us the strength we need to trust in God and turn ourselves over to Him. We…
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Bible Diary for April 25th – May 1st
SundayApril 25th 4th Sunday of EasterSt. Mark 1st Reading: Acts 4:8–12:Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, spoke up, “Leaders of the people! Elders! It is a fact that we are being examined today for a good deed done to a cripple. How was he healed? You and all the people of Israel must know that…
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