Thaddeus of Edessa

This blogs discusses the journey of a Lebanese immigrant who helped found St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Danny Thomas was born on January 6, 1912 in Michigan, USA. His parents were immigrants from Lebanon. Danny’s dream was to become a famous actor in the entertainment business. (St.Jude Children's Research Hospital, 2010) Danny was a charitable and religious man. At one time during prayer, he donated his last 7 $ for charity. However, Danny had bills to pay but no money, so he prayed for a way to pay his hospital bills. The very next day; he was offered an acting role that paid 10 times the money he donated. Since that day, Danny’s belief in the power of praying to God would change his life as well as millions of lives. (St.Jude Children's Research Hospital, 2010) Danny was still struggling to become a famous actor, so again he turned to god. He asked god to help him find his way, and in return Danny would pay back this favor by helping others. In the following years, Danny’s career grew and he became a famous actor worldwide. (St.Jude Children's Research Hospital, 2010) Danny didn’t forget his promise to god. With the help of his friends and Memphis businessmen, he raised enough money to build a hospital and research center for children suffering from cancer. Thus, St. Jude Children Research Hospital was opened in Memphis, helping children from all over the world. (St.Jude Children's Research Hospital, 2010) After this great man passed…

Saint Thaddeus (Jude the Apostle) is the saint I chose to be the model of my Christian life. This is also the saint name I was given at Baptism. I have decided to continue my Christian life by learning from the ways of Saint Thaddeus. We celebrate his feast day on October 28. St. Thaddeus is believed to have been born in the town Paneas, which is located in Galilee. Thaddeus is a relative of Jesus since both of St. Thaddeus’ parents are related Jesus’ parents. St. Thaddeus’ mother is a cousin of…

As a Confirmation candidate, I have selected my saint. His name is St. Jude Thaddeus. He is the patron saint of the impossible and hope. There is not much known on St. Jude’s life. We know he is the Patron saint of hope and impossible causes. He was also one of Jesus’ 12 original apostles. He was known to preach with great passion of the gospel, even under harsh conditions. Through the power of the holy spirit was he able to make a difference in peoples lives with the Word of God. After Jesus’…

When Jesus was on earth, spreading the word of salvation, he chose twelve men to accompany him. We call theses men the twelve disciples.Each of the 12 disciples had a key part in the spreading of the gospel and the building of the church. The names of the twelve disciples are: John, James, Peter, James the Lesser, Matthew, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Simon, Thaddeus, and Judas. These men, for the most part, stood by Jesus, and without them we might not have the bible stories we have…