Prayer Requests
The 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 concerns. I know, too, that you generously support our Shrine that’s been devoted to St. Jude for more than 100 years. From the bottom of…
Read MoreThe Healing Saints
Dear Friend of St. Jude, Often we read or hear in Scripture these very words from Jesus: ‘Go forth, your faith has saved you!’ Or ‘your faith has made you well.’ We walk in faith to a loving God who heals us with His grace. Today, as we continue on our journey, we ask the…
Read MoreThe Foot of the Cross
Dear Friend of St. Jude, We have spent the last 40 days preparing for this one special day. We’ve fasted, prayed, asked forgiveness, and we’ve journeyed with Christ to the foot of the cross. So, today we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection – the one act that turns our hope in things to come into a promise…
Read MoreThe Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Dear Friend of St. Jude, Our New Year opens with the beautiful celebration of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, on January 1st. As we look forward to all that 2019 brings, I want to thank you for supporting our Pallottine priests and brothers and wish you many blessings. Mary is known worldwide by…
Read MoreThe Coming of Christ
Dear Friend of St. Jude, As we prepare to celebrate the coming of Christ, I am reminded of the millions of people in the world who have never heard of our Savior’s birth, nor have they experienced God’s glorious love made visible in the newborn Jesus. Thanks to your ongoing support of our mission, we…
Read MoreHelp for our Beloved Shrine
Dear Friend of St. Jude, You are an indescribable blessing to our mission and ministry, and a cherished member of our Circle of Hope. Please accept my sincere gratitude for your prayers and faithful support. You’ve probably heard about the torrential rains and widespread flooding in the Northeast. Baltimore certainly got its share of the…
Read MoreIn Honor/In Memory
Dear Friend of St. Jude, On a recent family gathering, we pulled out some family photos and began reminiscing about our loved ones, many of whom have passed. It brought back precious memories of my own mother and father, Lucy and Pasquale Sticco. Memories came flooding back of many cherished people from my past… of…
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 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…
Read MoreMay is the Month of Mary
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…
Read MoreSt. Vincent Pallotti College in India
Dear Friend of St. Jude, Your compassion for the poor is an extraordinary blessing! Thank you for faithfully serving Christ who comes to us in the poor. Today Christ comes to us for help in the faces of impoverished children in Kattoor, India. I hope you will open your heart again to our Pallottine Sisters…
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