Arm of St. Jude coming to Michigan!

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Father Carlos Martins, CC, a Custos Reliquiarum (ecclesiastically-appointed curate of relics) and  Director of Treasures of the Church, will be here at St. Thomas Church. An immensely popular saint, this tour marks the first time the relic has left Italy. 

Pilgrims will be able to pray with St. Jude on Thursday, October 12.

Veneration will be from 1:00pm to 10:00pm.

Mass in honor of St. Jude will be at 7:00pm.

About the Relic:
Saint Jude’s body was buried in the place of his martyrdom but was transferred to Rome during the time of Emperor Constantine. His tomb rests directly below the main altar of the left transept of St. Peter’s Basilica. Several centuries ago, his arm was removed and placed in a simple wooden reliquary carved in the shape of a priestly arm, imparting a blessing. They reside within the same today.  The tour includes stops in numerous Catholic dioceses spanning most of the country, including Illinois, Minnesota, Kansas, Michigan, New York, Texas, and Oregon, and California. Hosts of the body will include parishes, schools, and prisons. The schedule, continually being expanded, can be found on the tour website at www.ApostleOfTheImpossible.com. 

About the Tour:
When asked why the tour is happening now, Martins responded, “This pilgrimage comes to a nation still reeling from the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.  Many still grieve a loved one claimed by the virus, numerous folks suffer the effects of long-Covid and other pandemic-related medical conditions, long-term isolation has led to depression for many and deterioration in mental health, there is widespread distrust of public policy and media reporting, and many face economic hardship due to closed businesses and inflation. The Apostle’s visit is an effort by the Catholic Church to give comfort and hope to all who need it.” 

A Healing Event:
Martins, who has been ministering with relics for almost 30 years, remarks, “God never disappoints but always ‘shows up’ at an exposition. There are healings at each one. Thousand have been reported to me. Spectacular ones. Attendees have reported cancer, heart disease, tumors, osteoporosis, physical deformities, etc., disappear immediately and completely.” Though a great number of miracles
have been physical (his organization’s website www.TreasuresOfTheChurch.com lists a sample of these), he admits that the most spectacular is the healing of faith, where a new and deeper relationship with God and His saints form in the faithful. “It is wonderful to see a parish, school, or prison renewed after an exposition. That is the basis for this ministry’s existence, and I cannot wait to see how Saint Jude will add to it.” 

Extraordinary Papal Plenary Indulgence:
Pilgrims will be able to receive an extraordinary Plenary Indulgence issued by Pope Francis and published by the Vatican’s Apostolic Penitentiary.

*Note: The Catholic tradition of venerating relics is not worship but a way to honor and draw near to the saints and to petition for their prayers since they are with God (Wisdom 3:1). The explanation of the Catholic practice of the veneration of relics, complete with references for its scriptural foundation, can be found at https://apostleoftheimpossible.com/about-relics/.