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Updated: March 9, 2026 If you’ve spent any time working in ministry, you know the "summer slump" is real. As families head out for vacations, sports tournaments, and much-needed lake days, pews
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St. Jude Shop has stocks of reliable, high-quality goods. You may begin shopping with us now and have your candles delivered right away! We've got all your worshipping requirements covered with our
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Cultures throughout history have utilized statues in churches for hundreds of years, even before people could read and write. Back then, the ordinary individual wasn’t able to read and understan
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The Rosary has been acclaimed by many great popes, saints, and Christian leaders, all of whom have strongly urged us to utilize it. Many people believe that praying with a Rosary can transform their l
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What location do you envision for your Catholic wedding? In a church? Perhaps even in a cathedral? True, the traditional wedding is held in a house of worship. Still, an increasing number of couples a
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During Lent, your congregation focuses on three main practices — prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Prayer and fasting are fairly straightforward concepts and are easy to explain. But what about almsgiv
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This year marks the 150-year anniversary of the Proclamation of Saint Joseph. Let’s take a closer look at the life of Saint Joseph, his Sainthood, and the church supplies you can purchase to honor Sai
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Depending on what your congregation members are abstaining from during the Lenten season, they may start to experience waves of doubt. This is a natural process as humans struggle with uncomfortable e
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Lent is a season of repentance and reflection as the church and Christians everywhere prepare for the celebration of Christ's death and resurrection. Beginning with Ash Wednesday, 40 days before East
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While Sundays are the primary time for religious growth, once a week is just not enough to form that firm foundation in God that will help children when times are hard as they grow. And with parents'
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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 vari
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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
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