Archive for August 2019
Bible Diary for September 1st – 7th
SundaySeptember 1st 1st Reading: Sir 3:17–18, 20, 28–29:My son, conduct your affairs with discretion and you will be loved by those who are acceptable to God. The greater you are,…
Read MoreWeekly Devotion – August 26th
Our reflection from the Gospel this week is: “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough.” How do we…
Read MoreBible Diary for August 25th – 31st
SundayAugust 25th St. Louis IXSt. Joseph Calasanz 1st Reading: Is 66:18-21:Now I am going to gather the nations of every tongue, and they will witness my glory, for I will…
Read More2019 August 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 August Solemn Novena, there is still time…
Read MoreWeekly Devotion – August 19th
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…
Read MoreBible Diary for August 18th – 24th
SundayAugust 18th 1st Reading: Jer 38:4-6, 8-10:Then the officials told the king, “This man should be put to death, because he is weakening the will of the fighting men and…
Read MoreSt. Jude Journal — August 2019
Our need for healing impacts each of us differently. For many of us, the path to healing starts with prayer. We ask God to give us His healing love, and…
Read MoreWeekly Devotion – August 12th
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…
Read MoreBible Diary for August 11th – 17th
SundayAugust 11th 1st Reading: Wis 18:6-9:The night of the Passover was known beforehand to our fathers, that, with sure knowledge of the oaths in which they put their faith, they might…
Read MoreAugust 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 today,…
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