Homily for the 30th Thursday in Ordinary Time

Saints Simon and Jude were members of the original twelve apostles. Both were known by other names during their lives. They not only share the same feast day, but they share the same tomb as well. Saint Simon was surnamed “the Zealot”. He was zealous for the honor of Christ and exact in all duties to the Christian life. Saint Jude was also known as “Jude Thaddeus.” Saint Jude is the patron saint of hopeless causes and desperate situations. People often pray to Jude when they feel that there is no one else to turn to. Because Jude had such great faith, we know that nothing is impossible for those who believe in the Lord.