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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 March 15th – 21st
SundayMarch 15th 4th Sunday of Lent 1st Reading: 1 S 16:1b, 6–7, 10–13a:Yahweh asked Samuel, “How long will you be grieving Saul whom I have rejected as king of Israel?…
Weekly Devotions – March 9, 2026
Dear Friend of St. Jude, Our reflection from the Gospel this week is:“Whoever drinks of the water that I shall give will never thirst.” When Jesus meets the Samaritan woman…
Bible Diary for March 8th – 14th
SundayMarch 8th 3rd Sunday of Lent John of God Daylight Savings Begins 1st Reading: Ex 17:3–7:But the people thirsted for water there and grumbled against Moses, “Why did you make…
March 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…
Weekly Devotions – March 2, 2026
Dear Friend of St. Jude, Our reflection from the Gospel this week is:“This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” In this week’s Gospel,…
Bible Diary for March 1st – 7th
SundayMarch 1st 2nd Sunday of Lent David of Wales 1st Reading: Gen 12:1–4:Yahweh said to Abram, “Leave your country, your family and your father’s house, for the land I will…
Weekly Devotions – February 23, 2026
Dear Friend of St. Jude, What a holy time we have entered into this Lent. The season is truly a gift—it is the church’s gift to her people—when we as…
Bible Diary for February 22nd – 28th
SundayFebruary 22nd 1st Sunday of Lent Chair of St. Peter Washington’s Birthday 1st Reading: Gen 2:7–9; 3:1–7:Then Yahweh God formed man, dust drawn from the clay, and breathed into his…
Weekly Devotions – February 16, 2026
Dear Friend of St. Jude, In this week’s Gospel, Jesus reflects on the importance of the Ten Commandments. He urges us to live by these Ten Commandments, telling us He…
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