St. Jude, Apostle (28 October): Butler's Lives of the Saints

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Discover the inspiring life of St. Jude the Apostle, as told in The Lives of the Saints by Father Alban Butler. Learn how this holy Apostle, often called Thaddaeus or Lebbaeus, served Christ with unwavering zeal and brought the light of faith to distant lands like Judea, Syria, Mesopotamia, and Persia. This powerful narration reflects on St. Jude’s family ties to Jesus Christ, his missionary journeys, his profound Epistle, and his ultimate martyrdom for the Faith. 🙏 Saint Jude, Apostle and Martyr, pray for us! 📘 Featured Topics: The distinction between Jude and Judas Iscariot His relation to St. James the Less and the Holy Family His question to Jesus at the Last Supper His missionary work across the ancient world The writing and meaning of the Epistle of St. Jude His martyrdom in Persia or Armenia Reflections on humility, detachment, and divine love 00:00 – Introduction 00:10 – The Life of St. Jude the Apostle 00:28 – Meaning of the name Thaddaeus and Lebbaeus 00:43 – Family ties to Jesus Christ 01:07 – Jude’s discipleship and question at the Last Supper 01:53 – His missionary zeal after Pentecost 02:37 – The spread of the Gospel to Syria and Mesopotamia 03:06 – The writing of the Epistle of St. Jude 03:42 – Warnings against heresies and false teachers 04:18 – Exhortation to holiness and compassion 04:34 – Travels and martyrdom in Persia and Armenia 05:17 – Legacy and lessons of faith 05:42 – Reflections on humility, detachment, and divine love 07:00 – Conclusion and spiritual meditation https://sensusfidelium.com/the-lives-of-the-fathers-martyrs-and-other-principal-saints/october/st-jude-apostle/ Get Butler's Lives of the Saints here: https://loretopublications.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=102&url=1 #StJude #ApostleJude #LivesOfTheSaints #CatholicSaints #FatherAlbanButler #StJudeThaddaeus #FeastOfStJude #ChristianFaith #CatholicChurch #BiblicalHistory #SaintStories #Martyrdom #FaithAndHoliness #CatholicTradition #SaintOfTheDay 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ SUPPORT THE MISSION 🙏 Donate https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📬 Free Catholic Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ 📰 Read on Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ ──────────────────── 📺 WATCH & READ 📺 Sensus Fidelium App https://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 👕 Official Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise/ ──────────────────── 🤝 PARTNER WITH US 📣 Advertise on Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ 🎤 Invite Steve Cunningham to Speak https://sensusfidelium.com/speaking/ ⛪ Parish Formation & Consultation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ ──────────────────── 🌎 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ✝️ Trusted Catholic Businesses https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴