in novena
Easter Novena
Dear Friend of Our Lady and St. Jude, You and I have been so richly blessed with faith. We’ve felt God’s love, His tender compassion, His mercy. Our lives have been greatly enriched. But so...
in Encouragement, News
A Lifetime of Devotion to Saint Jude
A Lifetime of Devotion to Saint Jude Doctor Walt Goulet and his wife, Doctor Janet Goulet—both retired university professors—have been long-time patrons of the Rosary Shrine of Saint Jude. The Saint Jude Messenger recently sat...
in Encouragement
Thank You, Saint Jude!
Here are just a few of the many letters that we receive at the Rosary Shrine of Saint Jude thanking Saint Jude for his miraculous intercession: “Saint Jude, you helped me when I had no...
in Church
What Are Relics And What Do I Do With Them?
What Are Relics And What Do I Do With Them? Fr. Luke Hoyt, O.P. As Catholics, we have a great love for embodied spiritual realities. This is why there has always been a place in...
in Inspiration
Donor Profile: The Shehab Family
In our first newsletter, we brought you the story of how Amy Shehab gave birth to a healthy baby girl, Paige Jude, after a screening and medical advice indicated a high risk of severe genetic...
in novena
Lenten Remembrance of Masses
Dear Friend of Our Lady and St. Jude, On Ash Wednesday, February 14th, our Lenten journey begins once again. We often ask ourselves during this time: What will I give up for Lent? This usually...
in Encouragement, Inspiration
The Threefold Cord: A Reflection for Lent
By Father Anthony Giambrone, O.P. A threefold cord is not easily broken, says Qoheleth, the sage (Eccl 4:12). The Lord thus wisely gives us a threefold program for our Lenten journey: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. The Old...
in novena
A Novena for Our Lady of Lourdes
Dear Friend of Our Lady and St. Jude, What kind of healing do you need most? What illness, difficulties or concerns would you like to entrust to Our Lady of Lourdes this February? Whatever it...
in Inspiration
Two Paths: Jude or Judas
Two Paths: Jude or Judas By Father Luke Hoyt, O.P. It must have been awkward for St. Jude to introduce himself to fellow Christians. “Hi, I’m Jude.” “Oh….um….you mean the one...