http://blog.shrineofstjude.org Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:55:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Jesus continues his ministry of healing and preaching in this week’s Gospel. He gets his strength from his daily communion with his Father. Prayer is the first and last act of a follower of Christ. Contemplation complements action. Many get burned out because they forget how essential prayer is in ... http://blog.shrineofstjude.org/post/weekly-devotion-february-6th/ February 5 Sunday 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1 Jb 7:1-4, 6-7 Job spoke, saying: Is not man's life on earth a drudgery? Are not his days those of hirelings? He is a slave who longs for the shade, a hireling who waits for his wages. So I have been assigned months of misery, ... http://blog.shrineofstjude.org/post/bible-diary-for-february-5th-11th/ I met Karla who was visiting the National Shrine of St. Jude to ask for healing and strength as she battles lung cancer. Karla revealed to me that she has been very worried and concerned as she prepares for her treatment. Though her caregiver has assured her that there’re positive ... http://blog.shrineofstjude.org/post/great-is-our-god-mighty-in-power-psalm-1475/ May the Lord bless you and keep you and all those you love, especially those affected by cancer. Throughout tomorrow's liturgies at the National Shrine of St. Jude, we will pray in a special way for all those who suffer from cancer. We invite you to join us tomorrow, and ... http://blog.shrineofstjude.org/post/february-1st-day-of-prayer-for-cancer/ We must always listen and watch for God’s love in our lives. Sunday’s psalm states, “If today you hear God’s voice, harden not your hearts.” Although we all struggle at times, it is God’s love that keeps us strong. With God taking care of us we have nothing to fear. ... http://blog.shrineofstjude.org/post/weekly-devotion-january-30th/ January 29 Sunday 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1 Dt 18:15-20 Moses spoke to all the people, saying: "A prophet like me will the LORD, your God, raise up for you from among your own kin; to him you shall listen. This is exactly what you requested of the LORD, your God, at Horeb ... http://blog.shrineofstjude.org/post/bible-diary-for-january-29th-february-4th/ The people of Nineveh were given the opportunity to reconsider their actions during Sunday’s reading. Maybe we should also take time to think about the things we do. When we consider the things we need to change in our life, it is there that we find the call to follow ... http://blog.shrineofstjude.org/post/weekly-devotion-january-23rd/ January 22 Sunday 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1 Jon 3:1-5, 10 The word of the LORD came to Jonah, saying: "Set out for the great city of Nineveh, and announce to it the message that I will tell you." So Jonah made ready and went to Nineveh, according to the LORD'S bidding. Now ... http://blog.shrineofstjude.org/post/bible-diary-for-january-22nd-28th/ To serve others is not an easy thing. Often those whom we serve fail to demonstrate even the slightest bit of gratitude. To serve is not glorious and does not bring fame or fortune. Yet, it is what we are called to do as the children of God. In Christian ... http://blog.shrineofstjude.org/post/weekly-devotion-january-16th/ January 15 Sunday 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19 Samuel was sleeping in the temple of the LORD where the ark of God was. The LORD called to Samuel, who answered, "Here I am." Samuel ran to Eli and said, "Here I am. You called me." "I did not ... http://blog.shrineofstjude.org/post/bible-diary-for-january-15th-21st/