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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 – August 15th
Jesus shocks the Apostles when He says, “I have come to set the earth on fire.” Fire is often used to represent God’s presence through the Holy Spirit—such as the…
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Bible Diary for August 14th – 20th
SundayAugust 14th 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Maximilian Kolbe 1st Reading: Jer 38:4-6, 8-10:Then the officials told the king, “This man should be put to death, because he is…
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Weekly Devotion – August 8th
Our reflection from the Gospel this week is:“Blessed are those servants whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival.” This week’s Gospel parable teaches us a lesson in faithfulness. It…
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Bible Diary Week of August 7th-August 13th
SundayAugust 7th 19th Sunday in Ordinary TimeSt. Cajetan and St. Sixtus II and Companions 1st Reading: Wis 18:6-9:That night had been foretold to our ancestors, and knowing in what promise…
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August 2022 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…
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Weekly Devotion – August 1st
Our reflection from the Gospel this week is:“Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one’s life does not consist of possessions.” Jesus warns us…
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Bible Diary for July 31st- August 6th
SundayJuly 31st 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time 1st Reading: Eccl 1:2; 2:21-23:All is meaningless—says the Teacher—meaningless, meaningless! For here was a man who toiled in all wisdom, knowledge and skill;…
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Weekly Devotion – July 25
Our reflection from the Gospel this week is:“Lord, teach us to pray.” Each of us may pray differently and with different intensity, depending on our needs and gratitude. Jesus gives…
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Bible Diary for July 24th-July 30th
SundayJuly 24th 17th Sunday in Ordinary TimeSt. Sharbel Makhluf 1st Reading: Gen 18:20-32:Then Yahweh said, “How great is the cry for justice against Sodom and Gomorrah! And how grievous is…
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