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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.
Bible Diary for July 25th – 31st
SundayJuly 25th St. James 1st Reading: 2 Kgs 4: 42-44:A man came from Baal-shalishad bringing bread and wheat to the man of God. These were from the first part of the harvest, twenty loaves of barley and wheat. Elisha told him, “Give the loaves to these men that they may eat.” His servant said to…
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Weekly Devotion – July 19th
In this week’s Gospel, Jesus asks His disciples to come away for some quiet time, and flocks of people find them and follow them. Jesus is moved by the deep need the people have for a shepherd to guide them, and He reaches out to them. Jesus asks us all to pull ourselves away from…
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Bible Diary for July 18th – 24th
SundayJuly 18th 16th Sunday in Ordinary TimeSt. Camillus de Lellis 1st Reading: Jer 23:1-6:“Woe to the shepherds who mislead and scatter the sheep of my pasture!” This is the message of Yahweh, God of Israel, to the shepherds in charge of my people, “You have scattered my sheep and driven them away instead of caring…
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Weekly Devotion – July 12th
In the Gospel of Mark this week, Jesus tasks His disciples to go out into the world as His missionaries. We too are Disciples of Christ. We are called to spread the hope we are so blessed to know through our devotion to St. Jude. How do we offer hope to others? We do so…
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Bible Diary for July 11th – 17th
SundayJuly 11th 15th Sunday in Ordinary TimeSt. Benedict 1st Reading: Am 7: 12-15:Amaziah then said to Amos, “Off with you, seer, go back to the land of Judah. Earn your bread there by prophesying. But never again prophesy at Bethel for it is a king’s Sanctuary and a national shrine.” Amos replied to Amaziah, “I…
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July 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. We pray together: God of healing mercy, in Jesus your…
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Weekly Devotion – July 5th
In this week’s Gospel, Jesus is astonished by the lack of faith among His own people. Despite knowing Him best, Jesus’ friends and neighbors can’t believe that He is the Son of God. As devotees of St. Jude, we know what it means to seek hope through our faithful prayer. We remember that Jesus was…
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Bible Diary for July 4th – 10th
Sunday July 4th 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time 1st Reading: Ezk 2:2-5:A spirit came upon me as he spoke and kept me standing; and then I heard him speak, “Son of man, I am sending you to the Israelites, to a people who have rebelled against me; they and their fathers have sinned against me…
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Weekly Devotion – June 28th
Our reflection from the Gospel this week is:“Daughter, your faith has saved you.” Jesus spoke these words of hope to the woman who touched Him in the crowd to ignite the spark of faith in her. We see the infinite love of God extending to each and every individual Jesus meets. Do you approach God…
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