Novena for Terri-First Day

St. Jude Novena

First Day--

The word Apostle means a messenger.

The Apostles of the Lord Jesus Christ were
the messengers He sent throughout the world
to tell all mankind the glad tidings, the good
news of the Gospel.

Ordinary men from the fishing crafts of small
inland seas, from the tax-collectors' benches,
from the homes of the less than middle class,
they were normally destined for obscure lives
and unhonored graves.

But they met the Savior of the world. He
spoke the compelling words, "Come, follow
me." They could have ignored His invitation
and returned to their nets, to their coins, to
their mediocrity. Wisely they accepted His
invitation. They lived for three years with the
master, received from Him incredible power
and authority, and went out to be His
spokesmen.

Among this historic Twelve the least know
was the Apostle Jude. Today however he is
loved and honored by millions, who call him
the saint of the impossible. In his honor we
pray:

O God, who through Thy blessed Apostle
Jude hast brought us into the knowledge of
Thy name, grant that by advancing in virtue
we may set forth his everlasting glory, and by
setting forth his glory we may advance in
virtue. Through Our Lord Jesus Christ, thy Son,
who livest and reignest with Thee in the unity
of the Holy Ghost. God, world without end.

Amen.