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www.shrineofstjude.org His name is Judas Thaddeus. Thaddeus may be his nick name. Owing to the similarity of his name to that of Judas Iscariot, Saint Jude was rarely invoked in prayer. For that reason, interceding through him is seen as a final resort when all else failed. Thus, he became known as the patron saint of lost or desperate causes. Early translations of the New Testament changed his name to Jude Thaddeus to distinguish him from Judas Iscariot. Saint Jude's feast is commemorated every 28 October, together with Saint Simon, the Zealot. Jude and Simon are two of Jesus' twelve apostles mentioned in the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. In Luke, Jude is described as the son of James, while in the Letter of Jude, he is described as the brother of James. The name Jude  is of Hebrew origin which means the praised one . The name Thaddeus means a courageous heart . Saint Jude Thaddeus's image is traditionally depicted with a Pentecost flame on his crown and ...

See, you are well! Sin no more, that nothing worse befall you. John 5:14 Life of St Patrick Patrick was from Scotland. When Ireland was a land of Druids and pagans, Patrick, at 14, was captured and taken to Ireland as a slave until he was twenty. During that time, he prayed incessantly. In a dream, the people of Ireland was calling out to him for guidance. When he was ordained a bishop, he took the Gospel to Ireland, converting many to Christianity including the Kings, their families, and their entire kingdoms. For 40 years, St Patrick preached and converted all of Ireland. St Patrick is the patron saint for engineers and paralegals. His name is invoked against sins and dangers of snakes. Today, March 17 is the feast of St Patrick. Prayer St Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral, Armagh, Northern Ireland As I arise today, may the strength of God pilot me, the power of God uphold me, the wisdom of God guide me. May the eye of God look before me, the ear of G...

MTV, Song dedicated to the life of St Pedro Calungsod featuring Harry Santos (finalist, Pinoy Pop Superstar, GMA Network) The story of St Pedro Calungsod by the Jesuit Communications The relatives of St Pedro Calungsod.