October 28

Saint Jude

Apostle traditionally invoked in desperate or difficult situations.

1st centuryMiddle EastBiblical saint

Who Was This Saint?

Jude was among the apostles of Christ and is remembered devotionally as an intercessor in grave difficulties.

Their Path to Christ

He encourages Christians not to surrender to hopelessness.

Key Virtues

hope
faith
perseverance

What to Imitate Today

Place your hardest burden before Christ with trust.
Keep praying when results are slow.

Patronage and Intercession

Traditionally invoked for: impossible-causes.

Feast Day and Liturgical Notes

October 28 in many calendars. Local observances and ranks can vary.

Prayer with Saint Jude

Saint Jude, pray for me that I may hope in Christ even in difficult and desperate trials.

Scripture and devotion

Scripture: John 14:22-23, Jude 1:20-25

Sacraments: Hope through the sacraments

Devotions: Intercessory prayer

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