The hurricane-strength storm heading to Britain has been named after him. But who exactly was St Jude? Show Weather forecasters are warning us that tomorrow's storm could be the worst for decades. And the fact that it has been named after St Jude - the patron saint of lost causes - isn't exactly reassuring. We've been told to expect winds of up to 90mph, torrential rain, travel chaos and possible disruptions to the power supply, so perhaps we should start to despair. But Monday also happens to be the feast day for this particular saint, so it might not be all bad news. So who was St Jude? Here are the 10 things you need to know about the patron saint of lost causes and desperate cases... 1. St Jude was one of Jesus' 12 apostles, chosen to spread the word of the gospel. 2. He was also known as Thaddeus or Thaddaeus - said to be a surname for the name Labbaeus which means "heart" or courageous". 3. He is believed to have written the book of Jude. Religious scholars say it contains some of the finest expressions of praise to God in the Bible's New Testament. 4. Jude became associated with desperate situations because of a letter he wrote to the Churches of the East. In it he says that the faithful must keep going even in harsh or difficult circumstances. 5. He is thought to have been martyred in Beirut in around 65 AD, along with fellow apostle Simon the Zealot. He is often depicted showing a club or axe, symbolising the way he died. 6. He is also sometimes pictured with a flame above his head. This refers to the Pentecost, where he and the other apostles received the Holy Spirit. 7. The personal ads sections of some newspapers occasionally include messages from people calling on St Jude for help in times of need, or thanking him for his support and guidance. 8. Some choose to carry the image of St Jude on a medal or as a pendant on a necklace to provide comfort. 9. The Shrine of St Jude can be found at the parish church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Faversham, Kent. It was set up in the 1950s by the church's friars, who noticed they were getting an increasing number of requests for St Jude prayer cards. Donations to "The Shrine of St Jude" began to come in, but one didn't exist - so Friar Elias Lynch set one up. The shrine is visited all year round, but particularly on St Jude's feast day - October 28. 10. St Jude is not to be confused with Judas Iscariot - another of the 12 apostles, but the one who betrayed Jesus. Your storm picturesTweet your pictures to us @DailyMirror or post them on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/dailymirror. You can also email Have you ever been close to giving up? Does life seem like too much to handle? Consider St. Jude, the patron saint of lost causes. Many of us feel like giving up at some point or another in our lives, but Christ reminds us that He has already overcome this world, and reassures us that we can overcome temptation and despair through the power of His Name. The earliest leaders of the church, the apostles of Christ, were instrumental in spreading the good news of the Gospel to the entire world and teaching others that we can always rely on Him. While we should not worship these human beings, we can look to them and learn from their example as they looked to their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Jude himself was a sibling of Jesus, and so was able to share from firsthand experience the power of perseverance in His Name. 11 Facts About St. Jude Thaddeus#1 When did St. Jude live? Tradition also holds that Jude was the son of Mary, who was married to Clopas; this Mary is the cousin of Mary, the mother of Jesus. #2 Who was St. Jude? There is also debate between Protestants and Catholics as to whether or not Jude was a brother of Jesus Himself. Catholics hold that he was, while Protestants do not believe so. #3 How did Jude contribute to the early church? #4 What is the subject of the book of the Bible he
wrote? The subject of the book of Jude is a warning against false teachers or those who proclaim a false gospel. Readers are commended to hold fast to the true Gospel. #5 How did he die? #6 How did he continue to impact the early church? #7 When was he canonized? His feast day is October 28. #8 How does someone become a saint? The next level involves further research, and if warranted the person is beatified and is given the new title “Blessed.” The final level of investigation determines whether or not miracles were performed. Proof of at least two miracles performed by God through this person must be verified. Once this is proven, the Pope may canonize this person as a saint through a public proclamation. This process was institutionalized much later in the Catholic Church; early champions of the faith, including key biblical figures, were automatically canonized by the first meeting to authorize universal sainthood. #9 How is he honored in the
Catholic Church today? #10 What about St. Jude makes him the patron saint of lost causes? Another tradition is that Christians who prayed to the apostles refused to pray to Jude because his name was too similar to that of Judas Iscariot. Feeling ignored, Jude was supposedly eager to help anyone who required assistance, even interceding in the direst circumstances, including the most desperate of lost causes. #11 Is there any connection to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital? After he gained widespread fame in the entertainment industry, he poured his wealth into the now-famous hospital. They are well known for never accepting payment from families for their services, and for tackling seemingly impossible diagnoses and the rarest conditions. In this way, the legacy of St. Jude is carried forward as parents whose children seem to be “lost causes” can now find hope through the medical research and treatments offered by the hospital. Conclusion Jude’s fierce devotion to the truth of the Gospel in the face of great adversity makes him the ideal candidate as the patron saint of the impossible. His impact today has been perpetuated through his adoption by religious and social orders of various kinds, and he remains a faithful witness to Jesus in all things. Author Bio Why is Jude the patron saint of lost causes?St. Jude is the patron saint of desperate cases and lost causes because he was known for taking on any "lost cause" in order to demonstrate and share his trust in God.
What does St. Jude protect you from?St. Jude, also called Judas, Thaddaeus, or Lebbaeus, (flourished 1st century ce; Western feast day October 28, Eastern feast days June 19 and August 21), one of the original Twelve Apostles of Jesus. He is the reputed author of the canonical Letter of Jude that warns against the licentious and blasphemous heretics.
What does St. Jude symbolize?Aside from being the patron saint of lost causes, St. Jude is a symbol of choosing faith when all seems lost. He is a testament to standing firm in religious truth in the face of an ever uncertain and challenging world.
Who is the saint for hopeless causes?St. Jude, patron saint of hopeless causes, is the most popular saint of the American Catholic laity, particularly among women.
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