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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 – June 2021
Our prayer to St. Jude can be deeply meaningful as we offer our needs for his intercession. The stress and heaviness that accompany difficult challenges are lightened knowing that when we call on St. Jude, he is there to give us hope and support. And we can experience peace of mind and heart when we…
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Weekly Devotion – June 14th
Our reflection from the Gospel this week is:“But once it is sown, it springs up and becomes the largest of plants.” In Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the mustard seed. The Kingdom of God grows in the hearts of people amidst all opposing appearances. In spite of all hardships, the Spirit will continue…
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Bible Diary for June 13th – 19th
Sunday June 13th 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Anthony of Padua 1st Reading: Ez 17:22-24: Thus says Yahweh: “At the top of the cedar I will take one of its uppermost branches, a tender twig and plant it. On a lofty, massive mountain, on a high mountain of Israel I will plant it. It…
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Weekly Devotion – June 7th
The death that Jesus endured for us upon the cross is perpetuated through the Mass. When we participate in the Holy Eucharist, we take our place at Calvary at the foot of the cross, and we experience the greatest love the world has ever known. What is more, we have the privilege of receiving into…
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Bible Diary for June 6th – 12th
SundayJune 6th Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of ChristSt. Norbert 1st Reading: Ex 24:3-8:Moses came and told the people all the words of Yahweh and all his laws. The people replied with one voice: “Everything that Yahweh has said, we shall do.” Moses wrote down all the words of Yahweh, then rose…
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June 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 31st
Our reflection from the Gospel this week is:“And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” Sunday’s Gospel tells us of the ascension of Jesus into heaven and begins a new chapter for the disciples. While it was the end of Jesus’ physical presence, the ascension marked the beginning of Jesus’…
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Bible Diary for May 30th – June 5th
SundayMay 30th Solemnity of the Most Holy TrinitySt. Joan of Arc 1st Reading: Dt 4:32-34, 39-40:Ask of the times past. Inquire from the day when God created man on earth. Ask from one end of the world to the other: Has there ever been anything as extraordinary as this? Has anything like this been heard…
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Weekly Devotion – May 24th
This Sunday the Church celebrated Pentecost—the descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples of Jesus after His Ascension. Just as the disciples received the Holy Spirit, Jesus also gives us the same Holy Spirit, who is our divine teacher and helper. Through the help of the Holy Spirit, we may grow in the knowledge…
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