Catholic Saints St. Jude
Oct 28, 2025
Dr. Jim Prothrow, a Scripture professor at the Augustine Institute, dives deep into the Letter of Jude and its significance for contemporary Christians. He explores Jude's identity within Jesus' family and how early church leaders like him fought against false teachings. Prothrow emphasizes the importance of personal faith formation and prayer while addressing scandals within the church. He also highlights Jude’s warnings from the Old Testament, urging believers to know Scripture and embrace the sacraments to stay steadfast in their faith.
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Identity And Place Of Jude
- The Letter of Jude is a short, often-neglected New Testament epistle in the Catholic Epistles collection.
- It comes from a Jude identified as a servant of Jesus and brother of James, likely Jesus' cousin.
Primary Purpose: Guard The Faith
- Jude's main purpose is to warn against false teachers who have infiltrated the church.
- He urges Christians to contend for the faith handed down by Jesus and the apostles.
Threats Come From Inside
- Jude describes false teachers as insiders who blaspheme and encourage immorality, even attending Christian feasts.
- Their presence as leaders makes addressing scandal within the community urgent and complex.