Saint Jude the Apostle is the general patron saint of “lost causes” or “desperate situations.” This is because Jude was a saint who was often forgotten throughout history because of his name.
On May 23rd, 2008, I was ordained a priest of Jesus Christ. I like to think that my Nana—my Irish grandmother—is having a great laugh right now. She always hoped that I would become a...
For generations, Catholics have publicly thanked Saint Jude for favors received through his intercession. In these pages, patrons of the Rosary Shrine of Saint Jude carry on the tradition!
Are you stressed? Are you overwhelmed with work? Does your day feel like one, big, exhausting effort just to survive? Are you so desperately busy that you’ve started identifying with Wile E. Coyote in his...
St. John Paul II called the thought of the Dominican Friar St. Thomas Aquinas “one of the great philosophical revelations” of his life. He first wrestled with St. Thomas’ writings while studying for the priesthood...
Saint Martin de Porres, the humble Dominican Friar from Peru, was a great friend of the poor and animals and performed many miracles during his life. Since he has gone to look upon the Face...
With St. Jude, all things are possible! In the New Testament, we hear those words, “all things are possible” not once, but twice. First, at the Annunciation when the Angel Gabriel speaks them to the...
Earlier this year, Saint Dominic’s Church, home of the Rosary Shrine of Saint Jude, was proud to host our parishioner, US Army Surgeon General Nadja West, as she told the story of her remarkable upbringing....
Feeling Alone and Depressed? Pray this Prayer to St. Jude for Hope By Philip Kosloski Originally appeared in Aleteia, republished with permission. Depression affects everyone at some point during their lives. Whether it is severe...
‘Saint Jude, Stay With Me’: A True Baseball Story By Nicholas Frankovich Originally published in the National Review, October 2017 – reprinted with permission. Herb Score knew that he owed his life to the patron...