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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 December 8th – 14th
SundayDecember 8th 2nd Sunday of Advent 1st Reading: Bar 5:1-9:Jerusalem, put off your garment of mourning and unhappiness, put on the splendor and glory of God forever. Wrap yourself in…
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December 2024 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 – December 2nd
As we begin the season of Advent, this week’s Gospel cautions us of the risks of becoming spiritually “drowsy.” It is very easy to get weighed down by our life’s…
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Bible Diary for December 1st – 7th
SundayDecember 1st 1st Sunday of Advent 1st Reading: 1st Reading: Jer 33:14-16:“The days are coming when I shall fulfill the promise that I made in favor of Israel and Judah.…
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Weekly Devotion – November 25th
Our reflection from the Gospel this week is: “My kingdom does not belong to this world.” Jesus has no need to demonstrate His power before Pontius Pilate. He had already…
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Bible Diary for November 24th – 30th
SundayNovember 24th 34th Sunday in Ordinary TimeChrist the KingSts. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions 1st Reading: Dn 7:13-14:As the visions during the night continued, I saw one like a Son of…
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Weekly Devotion – November 18th
Jesus teaches His disciples that all good things here on earth must come to an end. Even the world itself is not meant to last forever but only as long…
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Bible Diary for November 17th – November 23rd
SundayNovember 17th 33rd Sunday in Ordinary TimeSt. Elizabeth of Hungary 1st Reading: Dn 12:1-3:In those days, I Daniel, heard this word of the Lord: “At that time there shall arise…
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Weekly Devotion – November 11th
The generosity of the poor widow during Sunday’s Gospel is both an inspiration and a challenge to us as we strive to be good stewards of the blessings we have…
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