It’s not too late to light a St. Jude Vigil Light for your special intentions during this Advent season. We will remember your petitions at the National Shrine of St. Jude.
God’s love for us is strong. He seeks us out, always drawing us closer to Him in faith. St. Jude accompanies us in our Advent preparation for the birth of Christ. He offers the light of hope in the darkness of winter.
We will be praying for you this Advent, as always. See below our daily Advent Meditations for this first week of Advent.
| November 27 – First Sunday of Advent
Thank you for taking time to pray the St. Jude Daily Advent Meditations. We look forward to praying with and for you during these holy days. Today the church celebrates its new year. As we enter into the quiet of Advent, resolve to grow in holiness. Even as the world’s pace quickens in anticipation of Christmas, embrace the practices of daily prayer, frequent reflection, and quiet solitude. Allow yourself to hear God’s voice. Light the first candle of the Advent wreath. As the world grows dark with the approach of winter, Advent prayer brings us closer to let the light of hope that St. Jude offers. Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come. Send your special intentions for Advent to the National Shrine of St. Jude today. |
| Monday, November 28
Pray for peace. Jesus’ gentle love is needed all over the world. May peace enter all hearts and places where conflict lingers. Resolve that as you address Christmas cards this year, you will offer a brief prayer for each recipient, asking St. Jude to bless them. For over all, his glory will be shelter and protection: shade from the parching heat of day, refuge and cover from storm and rain. Light a St. Jude Vigil Light for your special Advent intentions today. |
| Tuesday, November 29
Where do you need healing? Your mind? Your spirit? Your body? Ask St. Jude to accompany you on the path to healing. Christmas is a time of giving. If you can assist someone in need today, do so. If you cannot, then offer a prayer for those who suffer from want. But a shoot shall sprout from the stump of Jesse, and from his roots a bud shall blossom. Send your special intentions for Advent to the National Shrine of St. Jude today. |
| Wednesday, November 30
On St. Andrew’s Feast Day, we remember him and other apostles like our patron, St. Jude. Pray that the Claretians, like the apostles, will courageously continue to spread the Gospel. Behold our God, to whom we looked to save us! Let us rejoice and be glad! Light a St. Jude Vigil Light for your special Advent intentions today. |
| Thursday, December 1
Generosity is the mark of Jesus’ disciples. Give honor and glory to God during Advent by sharing your gifts freely with those in need. Ask God for the grace and insight to use your time on earth wisely. The way of the just is smooth; the path of the just you make level. Send your special intentions for Advent to the National Shrine of St. Jude today. |
| Friday, December 2
Advent is the season of waiting. Today embrace the opportunities you have to wait joyfully on others—including the Lord. Pray for those who are afflicted with illness, especially cancer, and ask St. Jude to give them hope. The lowly will ever find joy in the Lord, and the poor rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. Light a St. Jude Vigil Light for your special Advent intentions today. |
| Saturday, December 3
A sense of gratitude does not happen all at once; it is practiced. Give thanks today for all you have been given. Here is your God; He comes with vindication; with divine recompense He comes to save you. Send your special intentions for Advent to the National Shrine of St. Jude today. |
Dear St. Jude, I implore you to please help me in my Marriage, please clear my husband’s mind (head) he is confused and depress, please make him realize that he love me still, and that he wants his family, our kids, us, please St. Jude intersede for us. Amen.
I really really really pray that that I pass my test on Saturday. I need to pass this test and another one in order to keep my job. Please be with me and guide me. For this I pray and ask your intercession.
Dear St. Jude: Please intercede for miracle for finances for my family during this season of ADVENT. We are in need of Spiritual Enlightenemt, peace, grace and indeed God’s Forgiveness. I want to thank you in advance for hearing and answering my prayers on today. Lord, You are indeed my Redeemer, Master and Friend.
Oh Saint Jude, please come to my assistance and interceed for me. You are the saint of hopeless causes and things in despair. I am in despair and am at a loss of hope. Please reunite Robert and, lead him once again to my door. I am so lonely I am so in need of love, please saint Jude, help me. Thank you Amen
Offer strength to address issues at work and long term resolution for both of us.
Dear st. Jude pls take my prayers and petition to God. Pls help me with my special intention. Thank you for all the blessings. Amen
Thank you so much St. Jude for answered prayers and I am devoted to you and your spirit of lending a helping hand to those in need. Please intervene and ask God to heal my daughter’s heart and soul, she does not seem to be herself still, and I pray she will see the light to move forward in her life free of alcohol and free of self doubt. Please hear my prayer and I am not worthy to ask for help, I am a sinner, but my daughter is a good person. St. Jude please help heal her. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen
Dear St. Jude: Thank you for listening to my prayers and taking them to Jesus Christ The Lord.Indeed God knows exactly what I and my family stand in need of JUST for today. This Advent Season is a time that giving of oneselve is a must. Christ lives on in each one of us. Sharing God’s Love and Mercy is what true living is all about. I’m appreciative of St. Jude and The Claretians for the wonderful work that they do for both Christians and non-Christians alike.
Thank you St Jude for being such a good listener and for placing my needs at the feet of our loving God. I will love Jesus Christ forever!
Dear St. Jude: please help me. Please ask our Lord to show me the way. To grant me whatever He wants. Thank you.
St Jude,
I ask that i GET OFFERED THE. l JONB WITH THE AS LIVING PLACE AND DO VERY VERY WELL AI IT..THEY REALLY LIKE ME AND MY IDEAS AS WELL AS MY SELLING TECHNIQUES. PLEASE LET THIS BE OFFERED TO ME Also please let the hsue look decnt and clean for the inspection and that get a new place to live that is really nice and clean and safe
Dear saint Jude please help my family in all our needs Thanks
Dearest St. Jude, Thank You for caring about all of us in need this Advent, your powerful intercession calms and restores us. I pray for all seeking your help. Keep us safe and restore our health. Thank You Very Much.
Dear St. Jude: I need $200.00 for Pre-employment application to cover my medical clearance and First-Aid training by Saturday, December 3rd, 2011. I want to thank-you for hearing and answering by prayers.
st Jude, please bless me and my family this advent season. grant us peace of mind, and that there will be no trouble. and for financial help. amen.