The Feast Day Celebration of St. Jude

St. Jude Shrine

Dear Friend of St. Jude, You are a cherished member of our Circle of Hope, and I would like you to be part of our 2017 Celebration of the Feast of St. Jude. This year’s celebration coincides with the 100th anniversary of our beautiful Shrine – the Nationwide Center of St. Jude Devotions in Baltimore…

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St. Jude Offers Hope and Healing

Dear Friend of St. Jude, “When you have your health, you have everything.” No doubt you have heard this common saying, and how true it is. Those who have recovered from illness usually say it in gratitude and relief. Illness, be it physical or mental, is a burden that keeps us from fully enjoying life.…

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St. Peregrine, the Patron Saint of Cancer

St. Peregrine cropped

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 receive, I invite you to take advantage of the miraculous healing powers of two powerful saints. If you or someone you love has been stricken…

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In God We Trust

In God We Trust

Dear Friend of St. Jude, As the July 4th holiday approaches and we’re preparing for fireworks, parades and picnics, I ask you to take a moment to remember the true meaning of this holiday: it commemorates the day our country signed the Declaration of Independence so that the “united colonies” could worship freely under God.…

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Urgent Need in Mozambique

Father Peter in Mozambique

Dear Friend of St. Jude, Your prayers and generosity continue to help us bring Christ’s love to the poor and minister to all those seeking hope. You are a special blessing for us! Thank you! I write today with an urgent need in Mozambique where our Pallottine priests and brothers are bringing tangible relief aid…

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May is the Month of Mary

St. Jude with flowers

Dear Friend of St. Jude, As a member of our Circle of Hope, you are a priceless treasure to all of us. In a world where so many people sit by and do nothing to help those crying out in need, you are one of our Lord’s champions for good – one who truly serves…

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Easter Message of Hope

Jesus at Easter

Dear Friend of St. Jude, In just a few days we will celebrate Jesus’ Resurrection. We remember how He loved us; we celebrate because He is still with us, and we believe that He will come again. This is the day when God fulfilled His promise to us by raising Jesus from the dead. Happy…

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Our Lenten Walk with Christ

Jesus dies on the cross

Dear Friend of St. Jude, You are a faithful friend and a treasured member of our St. Jude Circle of Hope. We give thanks to God every day for you and all you do for our mission. Your faith and support are inspirations that help each of our Pallottine priests and brothers to embrace Christ’s…

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The Pallottine Sisters in India

Girls in India

Dear Friend of St. Jude,  your compassion for the needy is an indescribable blessing! Thank you for faithfully serving Christ who comes to us in the poor.  I hope you will open your heart again for our Pallottine Sisters in India who care for abandoned children suffering from HIV/AIDS at our Krupa Bhavan Center in…

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A Christmas Blessing

Stained glass Nativity

Dear Friend of St. Jude, In the days of Jesus’ birth, shepherds were often on the outskirts of society. They were the least likely to be chosen as the first to greet Jesus, yet they immediately responded to God’s Word from the angels and rushed to find the Savior. This Christmas I pray that we, too,…

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