“Prayer is not asking. Prayer is putting oneself in the hands of God, at His disposition, and listening to His voice in the depth of our hearts.”
St. Jude Novena
O Holy St. Jude, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return, I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude pray for us all who invoke your aid. Amen.
O Holy St. Jude, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return, I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude pray for us all who invoke your aid. Amen.
September brings with it a rush of change. Children and teachers head back to school. The days grow shorter and colder. It’s a time of transition in many ways. It begins with the feast day of Mother Teresa who reminds us of an eternal truth: through all the seasons and changes of life, the present moment is all we can control. But that’s enough, because every moment is a chance to do something beautiful for God.
Here are 10 sources of inspiration to help you do something beautiful for God this
month.
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Inspiration from Mother Teresa!
“Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.”
God wants you to dream!
If you had the opportunity to share a message with millions of people, what would you say?
Virtue in focus....
Temperance is the virtue of controlling your thoughts, words, actions, and feelings. Who do you know who exemplifies this virtue? In what area of your life do you find it most difficult to practice temperance? What is one way you can become more temperate this week?
A burst of wisdom!
Did you know…
A Duke University study found that spending time in silence not only relieves stress but actually stimulates brain growth in areas that facilitate learning and memory. How could building in a few minutes of silence to your daily routine change your life?
For the young and young at heart…
A powerful message for every parent!
Listen to this incredible speech from Matthew Kelly.
We become the books we read…
How did Mother Teresa become an icon of goodness? Day by day. Allow her to walk shoulder to shoulder with you as you strive to live beautifully for God. Get the book.
Feed Your Soul!
Take your Sunday experience to the next level with this 6-minute reflection on this Sunday’s Gospel.
Let’s Pray!
Dear Jesus, help us to spread your fragrance
everywhere we go.
Flood our souls with your spirit and life.
Penetrate and possess our whole being so utterly
that our lives may only be a radiance of yours.
Shine through us and be so in us
that every soul we come in contact with
may feel your presence in our soul…
–Mother Teresa
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St. Teresa of Calcutta, you allowed the thirsting love of Jesus on the Cross to become a living flame within you, and so became the light of His love to all. Obtain for me from the Heart of Jesus (here make your request). Teach me to allow Jesus to penetrate and possess my whole being so completely that my life, too, may radiate His light and love to others. Amen. Immaculate Heart of Mary, Cause of Our Joy, pray for me. Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, pray for me. (The Feast Day of St. Teresa of Calcutta is celebrated on September 5th.)
Pope from July 23, 685 - August 2, 686
Died: August 2, 686
Give me the scoop on John V.
John V was born in Syria – Antioch, to be specific – and prior to being pope served as one of Pope St. Agatho’s papal legates at the Third Council of Constantinople in 680. Thanks to the agreement wrought by his predecessor, John V was consecrated the same day of his election: July 23, 685.
John was written of highly as being well-educated, energetic, and a fan of moderation, all of which no doubt contributed to his being chosen as Pope No. 82. John V was also extremely generous, having donated 1,900 solidi (4.5-gram gold coins) to assist clergy, monasteries, and houses for the poor.
John reigned for barely a year, dying after an extended illness on August 2, 686. He was buried in St. Peter’s Basilica.
What was he known for?
John V was known for his closeness and familiarity with the goings-on in the imperial court at Constantinople. Thanks to his experience at the Council in 680, John was on great terms with the emperor and his buddies. This friendship allowed him, after being elected, to convince Constantine IV to reduce the tax paid by the Church at papal elections and lift other financial burdens on the Church as well.
Fun Fact...
John V, in addition to being the first pope to not require the emperor’s consent to take office, was also the first of 10 consecutive popes to hail from the East.
What else was going on in the world at the time?
In September of 685, just months after John V took office, Emperor Constantine IV died of dysentery, leaving the throne to his 16-year-old son, Justinian II.
Shoot, and he wasn't even on the Oregon Trail.
Coming next week....Pope Conon
A Little Humor...
Two priests are standing by the side of the road holding up a sign that reads, “The End is Near! Turn yourself around now before it’s too late!” They plan to hold up the sign to each passing car.
“Leave us alone, you religious nuts!” yells the first driver as he speeds by. From around the curve the priests hear screeching tires and a big splash.
“Do you think,” one priest says to other, “it would be better to shorten the sign to ‘Bridge Out’ instead?”
Please know that in these difficult times you are foremost in our hearts and minds as we pray for your health, safety, comfort and peace. St. Jude Shrine is lighting candles for all your special intentions. The cost is only $5.00 and your candle will be a symbol of your devotion to St. Jude.
You may also light a Remembrance Candle which will burn continuously for one year. The cost is $200.00.
You may also light a Remembrance Candle which will burn continuously for one year. The cost is $200.00.
Please visit St. Jude Shrine's website to view our online gift shop. We have many St. Jude items for sale including:
Baby St. Jude Statue for $9
Baby St. Jude Statue for $9
St. Jude Auto Rosary for $8
St. Jude Visor Clip for $12
St. Jude Wooden Rosary for $15
St. Jude Battery Candle for $20
St. Jude Hand Medal for $5
St. Jude Pocket Statue for $5
St. Jude Stretch Bracelet for $8
St. Jude Visor Clip for $12
St. Jude Wooden Rosary for $15
St. Jude Battery Candle for $20
St. Jude Hand Medal for $5
St. Jude Pocket Statue for $5
St. Jude Stretch Bracelet for $8
St. Jude 8" Statue for $20
St. Jude Wax Devotional Candle for $26
St. Jude Chaplet for $14
St. Jude Wax Devotional Candle for $26
St. Jude Chaplet for $14
St. Jude Print in Gold Frame $45
You can also place an order by phone at 877-278-5833.
This Sunday, join us for fellowship in Pallotti Hall after all the Sunday Masses!
If you are in the Baltimore area and would like to become Catholic, please call the Shrine at 410-685-6026 for more information.
There will be a Healing Mass at St. Jude Shrine on November 12th at Noon.
Bible Study will begin on November 5th at 10 am. The theme is: The Role of the Prophets in the Old Testament.
There will be a Healing Mass at St. Jude Shrine on November 12th at Noon.
Bible Study will begin on November 5th at 10 am. The theme is: The Role of the Prophets in the Old Testament.