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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.
St. Jude Journal – February 2026
Our trust in God is such an essential aspect of our spiritual paths—one that doesn’t just happen. We cultivate trust and we invest our faith in trust, so that as…
Weekly Devotions – February 9, 2026
Dear Friend of St. Jude, Our reflection from the readings this week is: “Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify…
Bible Diary for February 8th – 14th
SundayFebruary 8th 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time Jerome Emiliani Josephine Bakhita 1st Reading: Is 58:7-10:Fast by sharing your food with the hungry, bring to your house the homeless, clothe the…
February 2026 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…
Bible Diary for February 1st – 7th
SundayFebruary 1st 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time Blessed Claretian Martyrs 1st Reading: Zep 2:3; 3:12-13:Seek Yahweh, all you poor of the land, who fulfill his commands, do justice and be…
Weekly Devotions – January 26, 2026
Dear Friend of St. Jude, Our reflection from the Gospel this week is: “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” In Matthew’s Gospel, Peter, Andrew, James,…
Bible Diary for January 25th – 31st
SundayJanuary 25th 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Conversion of St. Paul 1st Reading: Is 8:23–9:3:Yet, where there was but anguish, darkness will disappear. He has just afflicted the land of…
Weekly Devotions – January 19, 2026
Dear Friend of St. Jude, Our reflection from the Gospel this week is: “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.” The Holy Spirit in…
Bible Diary for January 18th – 24th
SundayJanuary 18th 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 1st Reading: Is 49:3, 5–6:He said to me, “You are Israel, my servant, through you I will be known.” And now Yahweh has…
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