Saint Jude Thaddeus - The Secular - He was probably born in Caesarea Philippi in Galilee, spoke both Greek and Aramaic and was a farmer. At the Last Supper, he interrupt Jesus shouting, "Lord, what can have happened that You mean to disclose Yourself to us alone and not to the world?" - John 14:22 - He was shocked at this breach between Himself and the world. Only a moment before, Jesus said that 'the world cannot receive the Spirit of Truth'. - John 14:17 - But Thaddeus was saying, 'It's alright to say You are the Messiah but You will never win the secular world without secular techniques'. The Lord Jesus answered that He has fellowship "only with those who love Him". - John 14:22-23 -

He is the author of the "Letter of Jude" whose purpose was to warn against false preachers who lived in sin and divided the Church. He wrote: "These intruders designated for condemnation, are godless persons who pervert the grace of God into licentiousness; they cause divisions and are devoid of the Spirit". - Jude 4,19 - Jude last word on the problem of corruption in the Church is preserved in a memorable benediction. Only God can keep us from error and bring us to Himself: 'Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, to God our Saviour, who alone is wise, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever. Amen'.

Saint Jude Thaddeus is traditionally depicted carrying the image of Jesus with which he cured king Abgar of Edessa. He is also shown with a flame on his head, signifying the Holy Spirit and holding a book, representing the letter he wrote. According to tradition after preaching the Gospel in many countries, Saint Jude died as a martyr in Persia together with Saint Simon the Zealot in about 65 AD. Both are venerated on October 28.

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Sunday, May 24, 2009

I have through years of reading, pondering, reflecting and contemplating, the 3 things that last; FAITH . HOPE . LOVE and I would like to made available my sharing from the many thinkers, authors, scholars and theologians whose ideas and thoughts I have borrowed. God be with them always. Amen!

I STILL HAVE MANY THINGS TO SAY TO YOU BUT THEY WOULD BE TOO MUCH FOR YOU NOW. BUT WHEN THE SPIRIT OF TRUTH COMES, HE WILL LEAD YOU TO THE COMPLETE TRUTH, SINCE HE WILL NOT BE SPEAKING AS FROM HIMSELF, BUT WILL SAY ONLY WHAT HE HAS LEARNT; AND HE WILL TELL YOU OF THE THINGS TO COME.

HE WILL GLORIFY ME, SINCE ALL HE TELLS YOU WILL BE TAKEN FROM WHAT IS MINE. EVERYTHING THE FATHER HAS IS MINE; THAT IS WHY I SAID: ALL HE TELLS YOU WILL BE TAKEN FROM WHAT IS MINE. - JOHN 16:12-15 -