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The History Behind The Candles

When you walk into any Catholic church, one of the first things you will see is an abundance of candles. From candles lining the altar and near the tabernacle to glowing in front of the various statues in the church, there is likely not a single direction you can look in without seeing a candle. [...]

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What You Can Learn From The Holy Family

The Holy Family is the family that you can model your own after. That’s right, you shouldn’t model your family after the “perfect” family on social media or the ones you see on television shows. Instead, take lessons from the Holy Family to help your family continue to learn and grow in their faith. In [...]

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How to Prepare for Ash Wednesday

It’s February so, believe it or not, the start of Lent is right around the corner. Prepare for Ash Wednesday by ordering all of the church supplies you need from St. Jude Shop. Learn more about the practice of Ash Wednesday, its significance to the observance of Lent, and how you can make more of [...]

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The Significance of the Monstrance

Of all the religious items and church supplies you purchase for your church, perhaps none is as divine as a monstrance. It is believed to contain the presence of Christ himself, making it an essential piece to have on display during Mass for Eucharistic adoration. Purchase a monstrance for your church today, as well as [...]

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Be Thankful! Tips for Practicing Gratitude

Thanksgiving is here! It’s a wonderful time of year, full of family, friends, and of course, food! Across the U.S., families are preparing to host gatherings and enjoy delicious dishes like turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberries, stuffing, and various types of pie. For Catholics, this time of year takes on special meaning. After all, gratefulness is [...]

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Behind the Symbols

At St. Jude Shop, you will find an extensive array of goods and articles designed specially for believers and churches around the world. From baptism mementos to clergy apparel, we are sure to have something you will love and treasure for years to come. You have likely noticed that certain symbols repeat on our merchandise [...]

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Requests Denied: The Order Of Matrimony Continued

As discussed in our previous blog,many revisions were made to the Marriage Rite. These revisions can be found in the newest translation, Order For Matrimony available online at your Catholic supply store; however, there were a few revisions that many Bishops had hoped for, that were not granted by the Vatican. These passed over changes [...]

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Order For Matrimony

If you are a Catholic that is planning on getting married this year, or anytime thereafter, you will want to be aware of the changes that have been made in the Catholic tradition when it comes to your wedding ceremony. A new translation of a revision that happened in the early 1990’s was recently released [...]

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Palm Leaves For Palm Sunday

In ancient times palm branches served as a representation of goodness and victory. This glorious plant could be found depicted on coins and carved into the walls of architecture. Palm branches became a symbolic way to show, honor, and thank Jesus for his leadership.Today, palm branches are an essential part of Palm Sunday in the [...]

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FUNdraisers

When it comes to donating, churches tend to have a pretty good grasp. Many people prepare weekly donations and are prepared for sitting in church and the collection baskets make their rounds.It’s unfortunately true that many churches cannot financially thrive without additional fundraising. There are so many church supplies, charities and parish families that need [...]

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