St. Jude Center

06/24/2026

06/22/2026

Today we celebrate the feast day of St Paulinus of Nola, a Roman nobleman who abandoned wealth, status, and political ambition to follow Christ.

Ordained a priest and later elected Bishop of Nola, he became renowned for his care of the poor, hospitality to pilgrims, and deep devotion to the martyrs, especially St Felix of Nola.

St Paulinus, pray for us. 🙏

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads, Stepdads, Grandfathers, Godfathers and father figures! Enjoy your day! God bless! 🎉💗🙏

06/20/2026

Today we celebrate the feast day of St. Silverius, a courageous Pope and martyr who stood firm in the truth of the faith even when he faced political persecution and exile. May his unwavering commitment to the integrity of the Church inspire us to remain steadfast in our own convictions and devotion to Christ.

St. Silverius, pray for us. 🙏

06/19/2026

Today we celebrate the feast day of St. Juliana Falconieri, a 14th-century Italian mystic and the foundress of the Servite Third Order. She is the patron saint of bodily ills and sick people.

St. Juliana Falconieri, pray for us. 🙏

06/19/2026

Today we celebrate Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and honors the enduring dignity, freedom, and equality of every person.

Juneteenth calls us to recommit to the dignity of every human person. We celebrate the enduring hope of freedom and join in prayer for healing, unity, and peace. We ask Christ to guide us in recognizing His presence in one another, and to root our communities in love, reconciliation, and respect.

06/18/2026

Today we celebrate the feast day of St. Ephrem the Syrian, the 4th-century deacon and theologian from Syria known for his profound writings, especially his hymns, which enriched the liturgical and devotional life of the early Church. Called the “Harp of the Holy Spirit,” he used poetry and song to combat heresies and uplift the faithful in truth and beauty.

St. Ephrem, pray for us. 🙏