St. Jude (Noun)
Meaning
(New Testament) supposed brother of St. James; one of the Apostles who is invoked in prayer when a situation seems hopeless.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Parishioners pray to St. Jude in desperation, seeking a miracle in their seemingly hopeless situation.
- The church holds a special mass every year to honor St. Jude, the patron saint of desperate cases.
- St. Jude is often seen as a last resort for people who are dealing with impossible circumstances.
- Many people have heard of St. Jude through stories of the miracles attributed to him in the New Testament.
- St. Jude's unrelenting loyalty to his faith has made him an inspiring figure to many who are facing hardship and suffering.