Posts by Sara Sammons
Bible Diary for December 21st – 27th
SundayDecember 21st 4th Sunday of Advent Peter Canisius First Day of Winter 1st Reading: Is 7:10-14:Once again Yahweh addressed Ahaz, “Ask for a sign from Yahweh your God, let it…
Read MoreWeekly Devotions – December 15, 2025
Dear Friend of St. Jude, The readings in this third week of Advent speak to us about waiting and preparation for Jesus. The first reading recounts the joy that will…
Read MoreBible Diary for December 14th – 20th
SundayDecember 14th 3rd Sunday of Advent John of the Cross 1st Reading: Is 35:1-6a, 10:Let the wilderness and the arid land rejoice, the desert be glad and blossom. Covered with…
Read MoreWeekly Devotions – December 8, 2025
Dear Friend of St. Jude, Our reflection from the Gospel this week is: “When he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them,…
Read MoreBible Diary for December 7th – 13th
SundayDecember 7th 2nd Sunday of Advent Ambrose 1st Reading: Is 11:1-10:From the stump of Jesse a shoot will come forth; from his roots a branch will grow and bear fruit.…
Read MoreDecember 2025 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…
Read MoreWeekly Devotions – December 1, 2025
Dear friend of St. Jude, Our reflection from the Gospel this week is: “Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come.“ As we…
Read MoreBible Diary for November 30th – December 6th
SundayNovember 30th 1st Sunday of Advent Andrew 1st Reading: Is 2:1-5:The vision of Isaiah, son of Amoz, concerning Judah and Jerusalem. In the last days, the mountain of Yahweh’s house…
Read MoreWeekly Devotions – November 24, 2025
Dear Friend of St. Jude, Our reflection from the Gospel this week is: “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” When Jesus was crucified with two other men…
Read MoreBible Diary for November 23rd – 29th
SundayNovember 23rd 34th Sunday in Ordinary Time Christ the King St. Clement I St. Columban Bl. Miguel Agustín Pro 1st Reading: 2 S 5:1-3:All the tribes of Israel came to…
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