Posts by Leslie Emrich
Mary, the Mother of God
Dear Friend of St. Jude, You are a cherished member of our Circle of Hope, acting as a pillar of support for our priests, brothers, and all those we assist.…
Read MoreThe Holy Season of Lent
Dear Friend of St. Jude, No question, some days are harder than others. We have certainly seen our share of challenging times over these past few months amid the stories…
Read MoreThe Feast of St. Jude
Dear Friend of St. Jude, I have a very important date to note on your calendar! The Feast Day of St. Jude is quickly approaching on October 28th. As a…
Read MoreFeeling Miserable, Sad, and Troubled
Please pray to St. Jude when you are feeling miserable, sad, or troubled. I had been very stressed over some financial issues and was losing hope. I was feeling all…
Read MoreEmployment for My Children
I made a pilgrimage to the Shrine to pray specifically for my children who were all struggling with employment issues. Within one week, my oldest son was offered a new…
Read MoreHelp with An Anxiety Disorder
Thank you St. Jude for always being there for me. Recently I had been suffering from an anxiety disorder that at times paralyzed me. During my recent move, I came…
Read MoreA New Teaching Position
St. Jude, please pray for all teachers! I lost my teaching position at the end of last school year. I live in a very tight job market, and it is…
Read MoreMultiple Cancer Survivor
I am a triple cancer survivor, having had a tumor on my right kidney removed over 25 years ago, prostate cancer over 6 years ago, and a brush with skin…
Read MoreA Beautiful Home to Rent
I began a Novena to St. Jude to help my family find housing. We had to move out of our home quickly and were not finding any place to live.…
Read MoreA Rent Miracle
Thank you St. Jude for your recent prayers. A heartwarming incident happened yesterday that could only be called a miracle. Our landlord actually lowered our rent for the next six…
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