Archive for April 2019
2019 Spring Solemn Novena to St. Jude
St. Jude calls us all to experience the intercessory power of Novena prayer in our lives. As we continue to pray during this Spring Novena, there is still time to…
Read MoreWeekly Devotion – April 29th
Everyone finds it difficult to believe things we have not seen. This is even true if it happens to be good news, which we sometimes refuse to believe so as…
Read MoreThe St. Jude Journal – April 2019
Our faith gives direction to our lives as we continue to grow in our relationship with God. Many aspects of our faith come together to bring His loving presence into…
Read MoreWeekly Devotion – April 22nd
Christ is risen! Alleluia! Christ’s Resurrection and His unqualified love for us are His greatest gifts to us. God blesses us with new life, with faith to guide us through…
Read MoreWeekly Devotion – April 15th
For Palm Sunday we hear the story of Jesus’ Passion. Jesus prays in this time of pain—He is nailed to the cross, beaten, and humiliated. Through it all, He calls…
Read MoreThe 2019 Holy Week Prayer Cross at the Shrine
We are grateful for the thousands of devotees who have sent their petitions to be joined together in the St. Jude Holy Week Prayer Cross. The cross is on display…
Read MoreWeekly Devotion – April 8th
During Lent, we pay special attention to our body and how it can help us grow in holiness. By fasting or choosing to abstain from certain comforts, we focus ourselves…
Read MoreApril 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. I invite you to join us…
Read MoreWeekly Devotion – April 1st
On this fourth Sunday of Lent, Jesus tells the parable of the prodigal son. Just as the father never stopped loving His ill-behaved son, God’s love for us is continuous…
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