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A Prayer for Protection and Peace
Trust can be such a difficult thing, especially in matters of the heart. Broken relationships, broken homes, and broken lives wear us down and affect our ability to trust. We even see trust eroding in our society. People are worried and fearful for our country. They no longer trust government officials, the economy, or community leaders – and this lack of trust destroys every hope for peace.
Read MoreMary, Our Mother
Dear Friend of St. Jude, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your faithful membership in our Circle of Hope. Your prayers and generosity empower our priests…
Read MoreThe Feast Day Celebration of St. Jude
Dear Friend of St. Jude, I was hoping that the COVID-19 news would be better by the time I sat down to write this letter, but unfortunately, it is not.…
Read MoreThe Hope of St. Jude
Dear Friend of St. Jude, As we are bombarded daily and even hourly with news about COVID-19, you’re probably struggling with concerns about your own health and that of your…
Read MoreYou are Never Alone
Dear Friend of St. Jude, Please know you are in my thoughts every day as we make our way together through these difficult times. While you may experience the daily isolation…
Read MoreThe Hope of St. Jude
Dear Friend of St. Jude, You are a treasured member of our Circle of Hope, and I sincerely thank you for all you do for our ministries. Your kindness, compassion and…
Read MoreA Christmas Message of Hope
Dear Friend of St. Jude, At Christmas I think about the poverty into which Jesus was born… about his parents seeking shelter because they were homeless on the day of…
Read MoreThe Feast Day of St. Jude
Dear Friend of St. Jude, I am so very grateful for you! I know you cherish our beloved St. Jude and rely on him for answers to your prayers and…
Read MoreSt. Peregrine, the Patron Saint of Cancer
Dear Friend of St. Jude, Are you or someone you love in need of physical or spiritual healing? Because illnesses, and especially cancer, are among the most urgent requests I…
Read MorePray for Our Country
Dear Friend of St. Jude, If you are like the many people I hear from every day, you are concerned about the unsettled state of our country. Some worry that…
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