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Posts by Sara Sammons

Bible Diary for December 21st – 27th

By Sara Sammons | December 20, 2025
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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…

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Weekly Devotions – December 15, 2025

By Sara Sammons | December 15, 2025
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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…

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Bible Diary for December 14th – 20th

By Sara Sammons | December 13, 2025
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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…

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Weekly Devotions – December 8, 2025

By Sara Sammons | December 8, 2025
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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,…

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Bible Diary for December 7th – 13th

By Sara Sammons | December 6, 2025
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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.…

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December 2025 Day of Prayer for the Healing of Cancer

By Sara Sammons | December 3, 2025
St. Jude Prayer for the Healing of Cancer: God of healing mercy, in Jesus your Son you stretch out your hand in compassion, restoring the sinner, healing the sick, and lifting up those bowed down. Embrace us now in your loving care, particularly those afflicted with cancer, for whom this intention is offered. May the Spirit of Jesus bring us all health in soul and body, that with joy and thanksgiving we may praise you for your goodness, through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

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 Devotions – December 1, 2025

By Sara Sammons | December 1, 2025
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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…

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Bible Diary for November 30th – December 6th

By Sara Sammons | November 30, 2025
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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…

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Weekly Devotions – November 24, 2025

By Sara Sammons | November 24, 2025
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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…

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Bible Diary for November 23rd – 29th

By Sara Sammons | November 23, 2025
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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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