Novena to St Jude: For Desperate Situations & Hopeless Cases

Feeling hopeless about a situation? Say this prayer to St. Jude, the patron saint of desperate causes.

The Novena to St. Jude is a powerful prayer in which invoke the intercession of St. Jude, the patron saint of difficult cases and nearly hopeless situations.

Novena Dates: October 19-27 (or any time of the year for 9 consecutive days)
Feast Date: October 28
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NOVENA PRAYER
Most holy Apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally, as the patron of difficult cases, of things almost despaired of, Pray for me, I am so helpless and alone.

Intercede with God for me that He bring visible and speedy help where help is almost despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations, and sufferings, particularly – (make your request here) – and that I may praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, O Blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor granted me by God and to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen.

May the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, and loved in all the tabernacles until the end of time. Amen.
May the most Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised and glorified now and forever. Amen.
St. Jude pray for us and hear our prayers. Amen.
Blessed be the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Blessed be the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Blessed be St. Jude Thaddeus, in all the world and for all Eternity. 
(say this prayer, followed by the Our Father and the Hail Mary)

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