The St. Jude Prayer and Novena are powerful and comforting spiritual practices for those facing desperate situations and seemingly hopeless cases.
Named after St. Jude Thaddeus, the patron saint of desperate causes, these prayers offer solace and a sense of connection to a higher power.
When life feels overwhelming and circumstances seem beyond our control, turning to St. Jude is a tradition rooted in faith and hope.
The prayer and novena involve seeking St. Jude’s intercession for assistance in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges.
People often turn to these spiritual tools for strength, guidance, and a renewed sense of optimism during times of great difficulty.
For those standing at the precipice of despair, this prayer becomes a sanctuary of solace, a whispered promise that even in the most desperate moments, hope flickers like a flame that refuses to be extinguished.
St. Jude, the patron saint of lost causes, becomes the steadfast companion in the journey from the depths of desperation to the embrace of hope.
In the Catholic church, St Jude Thaddeus is the patron saint of desperate situations, hopeless Cases and lost causes. That is why when you feel down and you are giving up, seek the intercessions of St. Jude in prayer and novena.
The Unfailing Prayer to St Jude
St. Jude, most Holy Apostle, friend, and faithful servant of Jesus Christ, the Church honors you and always call on you as the patron of desperate situations, hopeless Cases, and lost causes. Please, pray for me for I am so in need of your help.
St Jude, come to my aid in this time of need that I may receive assistance and consolations from heaven for all my needs, sufferings, necessities, tribulations, and in particular, (state your petition).
O St Jude, I promise you that I will be forever grateful for this huge favor, and I will always come to you for intercessions to God during my desperate times. Amen.
St Jude Miracle Prayer
O St Jude Thaddeus, kin to our Lord Jesus Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary.
You are a glorified Apostle and Martyr, known for your miracles and virtues. You always come to the aid of those who trust in you and in dire need through your swift and faithful intercessions.
Dear St Jude, I pray and implore with all my heart that you come to my rescue for the almighty God has given you the power to assist those of us who are almost giving up.
My life right now is full of hardship, sorrows, and tribulations and the paths that I walk on are filled with sharp thorns. When I walk, barely do one moment pass without suffering the pains of the piercing thorns.
My heart and soul are covered by fear, anxiety, darkness, mistrust, and discouragement and despair is taking a toll on me.
I am fast losing faith and hope in life and I am begging you, Dear St Jude, not to leave me in my great hour of need.
Make haste to come to my rescue and I will forever be grateful to God and to you for your help. Amen.
St Jude Novena Prayer
Novena Day 1
Most holy St. Jude – apostle, martyr, and friend of Jesus, today I ask that you pray for me and my intentions!
(State your intentions here)
You are the patron of the impossible. Pray for me and my intentions! O St. Jude, pray that God’s grace and mercy will cover my intentions. Pray for the impossible if it is God’s will.
Pray that I may have the grace to accept God’s holy will even if it is painful and difficult for me.
St. Jude, you loved our Lord, help me to love Him more.
O St. Jude, pray for me that I may grow in faith, hope and love and in the grace of Jesus Christ. Pray for these intentions, but most of all pray that I may join you in heaven with God for all eternity. Amen.
Novena Day 2
Most holy St. Jude – apostle, martyr and friend of Jesus, today I ask that you pray for me and my intentions!
(State your intentions here)
You are the patron of the impossible. Pray for me and my intentions! O St. Jude, pray that God’s grace and mercy will cover my intentions. Pray for the impossible if it is God’s will.
Pray that I may have the grace to accept God’s holy will even if it is painful and difficult for me.
St. Jude, pray that I may have your zeal to preach the Gospel.
O St. Jude, pray for me that I may grow in faith, hope and love and in the grace of Jesus Christ. Pray for these intentions, but most of all pray that I may join you in heaven with God for all eternity. Amen.
Novena Day 3
Most holy St. Jude – apostle, martyr and friend of Jesus, today I ask that you pray for me and my intentions!
(State your intentions here)
You are the patron of the impossible. Pray for me and my intentions! O St. Jude, pray that God’s grace and mercy will cover my intentions. Pray for the impossible if it is God’s will.
Pray that I may have the grace to accept God’s holy will even if it is painful and difficult for me.
St. Jude, you labored for years, pray that I may have patience in my struggles.
O St. Jude, pray for me that I may grow in faith, hope and love and in the grace of Jesus Christ. Pray for these intentions, but most of all pray that I may join you in heaven with God for all eternity. Amen.
Novena Day 4
Most holy St. Jude – apostle, martyr and friend of Jesus, today I ask that you pray for me and my intentions!
(State your intentions here)
You are the patron of the impossible. Pray for me and my intentions! O St. Jude, pray that God’s grace and mercy will cover my intentions. Pray for the impossible if it is God’s will.
Pray that I may have the grace to accept God’s holy will even if it is painful and difficult for me.
St. Jude, you are known for answering lost causes, pray for my most impossible needs.
O St. Jude, pray for me that I may grow in faith, hope and love and in the grace of Jesus Christ. Pray for these intentions, but most of all pray that I may join you in heaven with God for all eternity. Amen.
Novena Day 5
Most holy St. Jude – apostle, martyr and friend of Jesus, today I ask that you pray for me and my intentions!
(State your intentions here)
You are the patron of the impossible. Pray for me and my intentions! O St. Jude, pray that God’s grace and mercy will cover my intentions. Pray for the impossible if it is God’s will.
Pray that I may have the grace to accept God’s holy will even if it is painful and difficult for me.
St. Jude, you sacrificed for the Kingdom of God, pray that I may sacrifice like you.
O St. Jude, pray for me that I may grow in faith, hope and love and in the grace of Jesus Christ. Pray for these intentions, but most of all pray that I may join you in heaven with God for all eternity. Amen.
Novena Day 6
Most holy St. Jude – apostle, martyr and friend of Jesus, today I ask that you pray for me and my intentions!
(State your intentions here)
You are the patron of the impossible. Pray for me and my intentions! O St. Jude, pray that God’s grace and mercy will cover my intentions. Pray for the impossible if it is God’s will.
Pray that I may have the grace to accept God’s holy will even if it is painful and difficult for me.
St. Jude, pray that I may know God’s will in my life.
O St. Jude, pray for me that I may grow in faith, hope and love and in the grace of Jesus Christ. Pray for these intentions, but most of all pray that I may join you in heaven with God for all eternity. Amen.
Novena Day 7
Most holy St. Jude – apostle, martyr and friend of Jesus, today I ask that you pray for me and my intentions!
(State your intentions here)
You are the patron of the impossible. Pray for me and my intentions! O St. Jude, pray that God’s grace and mercy will cover my intentions. Pray for the impossible if it is God’s will.
Pray that I may have the grace to accept God’s holy will even if it is painful and difficult for me.
St. Jude, pray that I may put my trust in God that He knows my needs even better than I do and that He provides.
O St. Jude, pray for me that I may grow in faith, hope and love and in the grace of Jesus Christ. Pray for these intentions, but most of all pray that I may join you in heaven with God for all eternity. Amen.
Novena Day 8
Most holy St. Jude – apostle, martyr and friend of Jesus, today I ask that you pray for me and my intentions!
(State your intentions here)
You are the patron of the impossible. Pray for me and my intentions! O St. Jude, pray that God’s grace and mercy will cover my intentions. Pray for the impossible if it is God’s will.
Pray that I may have the grace to accept God’s holy will even if it is painful and difficult for me.
St. Jude, pray for me that I will not lose hope.
O St. Jude, pray for me that I may grow in faith, hope and love and in the grace of Jesus Christ. Pray for these intentions, but most of all pray that I may join you in heaven with God for all eternity. Amen.
Novena Day 9
Most holy St. Jude – apostle, martyr and friend of Jesus, today I ask that you pray for me and my intentions!
(State your intentions here)
You are the patron of the impossible. Pray for me and my intentions! O St. Jude, pray that God’s grace and mercy will cover my intentions. Pray for the impossible if it is God’s will.
Pray that I may have the grace to accept God’s holy will even if it is painful and difficult for me.
St. Jude, pray for me that I will not lose faith.
O St. Jude, pray for me that I may grow in faith, hope and love and in the grace of Jesus Christ. Pray for these intentions, but most of all pray that I may join you in heaven with God for all eternity. Amen.
Saint Jude Healing Prayer
O, St. Jude, as an apostle, you witnessed and experienced the healing power of our Lord Jesus Christ. You witnessed His love and compassion for those who were dying and sick.
St Jude, you shared the pain and sorrows of the sick when you helped them. You consoled and encouraged them when they were distressed.
I, therefore, pray for your intercessions to our Lord Jesus Christ that (mention the patient) may be healed and the burden that will arise from this sickness be waived from him/her.
I also pray that Jesus Christ uplifts the spirits of his/her loved ones and empower their faith in You and instill hope in their hearts and Your Holy name will be glorified forever and ever. Amen.
St Jude Prayer for a Job
O Lord Jesus Christ, I am desperately in need of a job and work so that I may serve You. My desire to work is a gift from you through the talents that You blessed me with.
Send forth Your Holy Spirit to help me find work so that I may provide security, livelihood, and joy to my family.
St. Jude, I call upon your intercessions to the almighty God in this hour of need. I do not know where I am going or what I am doing and I am begging for your help.
So many responsibilities lay on my shoulders and if I do not find a job, I may sink into depression.
Dear God, empower my spirit so that I may have patience, fortitude and the energy to carry on. Amen.
Saint Jude Prayer for a Broken Relationship
O, Loving St Jude, my partner and I have problems in our relationship. Please, St Jude, beg the Almighty God to shine His divine light on us so that we can see ourselves and each other as we really are.
Dear God, rejuvenate the love that we once had for each other. May the love we have in our hearts radiate to our partner and help us to develop daily in mutual love and self-knowledge.
Oh, God, help us to see and eliminate any vice that may be the cause of our strained relationship. May those acts of selfishness, envy, lust, vanity, and childish self-seeking be replaced with love, care, mercy and forgiveness.
Dear St Jude, let us learn from your example that learning to love and being filled with love is what compliments each other and help us live together abound by God’s love. Amen.
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