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Archive for October 2020

Bible Diary for November 1st – 7th

By Ashley Cady | October 29, 2020
Clasped hands in a prayer position resting on an open bible.

SundayNovember 1st 31st Sunday in Ordinary TimeFeast of All Saints 1st Reading: Rev 7:2–4, 9–14:I saw another angel, ascending from the sunrise, carrying the seal of the living God, and…

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October 2020 Solemn Novena to St. Jude for All Souls

By Ashley Cady | October 27, 2020
Fr. Jose Sanchez stands in front of an ornately decorated church altar with candles, flowers, and religious artifacts. The statue of St. Jude is visible in the background above the altar.

St. Jude calls us all to experience the intercessory power of Novena prayer in our lives. As we continue to pray during this October Solemn Novena for All Souls, there…

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Weekly Devotion – October 26th

By Ashley Cady | October 26, 2020
Depiction of St. Jude Thaddeus with a halo around his head, holding a staff in his right hand and an image of Jesus Christ close to his heart with his left hand.

In this week’s Gospel, the Pharisees tested Jesus to see if He correctly understood the law as they did. Jesus’ simple answer was to “love the Lord your God with…

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Bible Diary for October 25th – 31st

By Ashley Cady | October 22, 2020
Clasped hands in a prayer position resting on an open bible.

SundayOctober 25th 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time 1st Reading: Ex 22:20–26:You shall not wrong or oppress a stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt. You shall not…

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2020 St. Jude Prayer Banner

By Ashley Cady | October 22, 2020
An altar in a church dedicated to St. Jude, decorated with candles. A cloth draped over the front reads 'ST. JUDE, PRAY FOR US.

We are grateful for you and the thousands of others who have sent their petitions to be joined together in the Feast of St. Jude Prayer Banner. The banner is…

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St. Jude Journal — October 2020

By Ashley Cady | October 21, 2020

The loss of someone we love often leaves us with a complex range of emotions and thoughts. Along with our loss, we are grateful for the unique gift the person…

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Weekly Devotion – October 19th

By Ashley Cady | October 19, 2020
An altar setup featuring a marble-like pedestal with a decorative tabernacle displaying religious symbols including a cross. To the left stands an enclosed candle holder, and at the base, there is a vase filled with roses. Green plants are partially visible to one side.

Our reflection from the Gospel this week is“Then repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.” In the ancient times of Caesar, the ruler’s…

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Bible Diary for October 18th – 24th

By Ashley Cady | October 15, 2020
Clasped hands in a prayer position resting on an open bible.

SundayOctober 18th 29th Sunday in Ordinary TimeSt. Luke 1st Reading: Is 45:1, 4–6:Thus says Yahweh to his anointed, to Cyrus: “I have taken you by the right hand to subdue…

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Weekly Devotion – October 12th

By Ashley Cady | October 12, 2020
The exterior of the National Shrine of St. Jude, featuring a brick facade with large windows, an entrance adorned with lantern-style light fixtures, and potted plants. A sign reading 'National Shrine of St. Jude' is prominently displayed on the wall.

The king in this week’s Gospel parable became upset that many of those invited to his party did not attend and those that did come did not wear appropriate attire.…

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Pray with us during October 2020

By Ashley Cady | October 10, 2020
A statue of St. Jude, depicted with a halo around the head, holding an image of Jesus Christ to his chest.

The month of October is a special time of prayer and thanksgiving for us at the National Shrine of St. Jude. We celebrate our last Solemn Novena of the year, October…

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