Novena to Saint Jude Thaddeus
The Novena to Saint Jude Thaddeus is a prayer dedicated to seeking the help of Saint Jude, known as the patron saint of desperate and difficult cases. This novena is typically prayed for nine consecutive days.
Who is Saint Jude Thaddeus?
Saint Jude Thaddeus was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. He is also known as Thaddeus, to distinguish him from Judas Iscariot who betrayed Jesus. In the Gospel of John, he is referred to as "Judas, not Iscariot" (John 14:22).
Saint Jude is often depicted with an image of Jesus on his chest, symbolizing the letter he allegedly sent to King Abgar of Edessa. According to tradition, King Abgar was suffering from leprosy and asked Jesus to heal him. After Christ's resurrection, Jude Thaddeus went to Edessa and healed the king.
Saint Jude Thaddeus is honored as the patron saint of desperate cases, hopeless situations, and impossible causes. Many people pray to him when they feel that all hope is lost.
"Saint Jude Thaddeus, apostle of Christ and glorious martyr, pray for us. We implore your assistance in our distress. Come to our aid in this great need, that we may receive the consolation and help of heaven in all our necessities, tribulations, and sufferings."
How to Pray the Novena to Saint Jude
The Novena to Saint Jude is prayed for nine consecutive days. Here is the prayer structure that can be followed:
Opening Prayer
"O glorious apostle, Saint Jude Thaddeus, true relative of Jesus and Mary, I salute you through the most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Through this Heart, I praise and thank God for all the graces He has bestowed upon you. I implore you, through this Heart, to look down upon me with compassion. Listen to my prayers and grant my petitions. I promise, O blessed Saint Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, and I will never cease to honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to do all in my power to encourage devotion to you. Amen."
Daily Prayer
Each day of the novena, pray the opening prayer above, followed by the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be three times in honor of the Holy Trinity.
Closing Prayer
"May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved, and preserved throughout the world, now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. Saint Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. Saint Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray for us."
Promises to Devotees of Saint Jude
Saint Bridget of Sweden (1303-1373) stated that the Lord revealed to her that whoever honors Saint Jude will receive grace in difficult situations. Saint Jude himself promised to bring our petitions directly before God.
Feast Day of Saint Jude
The Catholic Church celebrates the feast of Saint Jude Thaddeus on October 28, which he shares with Saint Simon the Zealot, another apostle who, according to tradition, was Saint Jude's missionary companion and fellow martyr.
Short Prayer to Saint Jude
"Most holy apostle, Saint Jude Thaddeus, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the name of the traitor who delivered your beloved Master into the hands of His enemies has caused you to be forgotten by many, but the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hopeless cases and of things despaired of. Pray for me who am so miserable. Make use, I implore you, of that particular privilege accorded to you to 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 (mention your request here), and that I may bless God with you and all the elect forever. I promise, O blessed Saint Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, and I will never cease to honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to do all in my power to encourage devotion to you. Amen."
Prayer of Thanksgiving to Saint Jude
Many people who have received help through the intercession of Saint Jude often express their gratitude by publishing their thanks. This is a tradition that has been ongoing for centuries.
"Thank you, Saint Jude, for your help in hearing and answering my prayer. I promise to always honor you and encourage devotion to you. Amen."
Many people who have received help from Saint Jude also promise to spread devotion to him, so that others may also receive assistance in their difficult situations.
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