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Individual Biography

In desperate and "hopeless" circumstances, the Faithful have always turned to the sure help of St. Jude Thaddeus - Apostle, cousin of Our Lord and martyr for the Catholic Faith. Ths powerful Saint is invoked especially in cases of extreme need, of grevious illness, of poverty, or when circumstances seem utterly hopeless. But he is also a special defender of and helper in regaining purity. St. Jude obtained remedies and comfort for countless people who have turned to him in prayer.  

Although little historical information exists about this Apostle, St. Jude Thaddeus relates the ancient traditions on St. Jude's life. It explains his relationship to Our Lord and describes his preaching of the Gospel in Persia. There, along with St. Simon the Apostle, he performed many miracles, defeated two magicians, converted thousands - including kings - and was finally martyred. This booklet also contains the entire text of the Epistle of St. Jude, with an explanation of this little-known New Testament book, plus famous and powerful prayers and novenas to St. Jude, which are alone worth the price of the booklet. In all, St. Jude Thaddeus is a little gem that is both fascinating to read and that will be a source of power in prayer for the rest of one's life - especially during those times when everything else seems absolutely hopeless.  

The Patron Saint of 'Hopeless' Cases