Novena to Saint Jude Thaddeus

Pray one day at a time for nine consecutive days. Each day, say the day's invocation and the prayer to St. Jude. --- DAY 1 — Hope O glorious Saint Jude Thaddeus, faithful apostle, renew hope in God within me. O glorious Saint Jude Thaddeus, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you as patron of difficult and desperate cases. Pray for me, who am so desolate and distressed (mention your intention). Make use of the special prerogative you have of bringing immediate help where hope has almost been lost. Amen. --- DAY 2 — Trust O Saint Jude, teach me to trust in Christ's mercy. O glorious Saint Jude Thaddeus, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you as patron of difficult and desperate cases. Pray for me, who am so desolate and distressed (mention your intention). Make use of the special prerogative you have of bringing immediate help where hope has almost been lost. Amen. --- DAY 3 — Perseverance O Saint Jude, give me strength not to grow weary in prayer. O glorious Saint Jude Thaddeus, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you as patron of difficult and desperate cases. Pray for me, who am so desolate and distressed (mention your intention). Make use of the special prerogative you have of bringing immediate help where hope has almost been lost. Amen. --- DAY 4 — Faith O Saint Jude, strengthen my faith in God's providence. O glorious Saint Jude Thaddeus, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you as patron of difficult and desperate cases. Pray for me, who am so desolate and distressed (mention your intention). Make use of the special prerogative you have of bringing immediate help where hope has almost been lost. Amen. --- DAY 5 — Humility O Saint Jude, teach me to recognize my dependence on God. O glorious Saint Jude Thaddeus, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you as patron of difficult and desperate cases. Pray for me, who am so desolate and distressed (mention your intention). Make use of the special prerogative you have of bringing immediate help where hope has almost been lost. Amen. --- DAY 6 — Charity O Saint Jude, help me love God and my neighbor. O glorious Saint Jude Thaddeus, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you as patron of difficult and desperate cases. Pray for me, who am so desolate and distressed (mention your intention). Make use of the special prerogative you have of bringing immediate help where hope has almost been lost. Amen. --- DAY 7 — Peace O Saint Jude, grant me the peace that comes from Christ. O glorious Saint Jude Thaddeus, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you as patron of difficult and desperate cases. Pray for me, who am so desolate and distressed (mention your intention). Make use of the special prerogative you have of bringing immediate help where hope has almost been lost. Amen. --- DAY 8 — Gratitude O Saint Jude, teach me to thank God for graces already received. O glorious Saint Jude Thaddeus, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you as patron of difficult and desperate cases. Pray for me, who am so desolate and distressed (mention your intention). Make use of the special prerogative you have of bringing immediate help where hope has almost been lost. Amen. --- DAY 9 — Graces O Saint Jude, present to God the petition I carry in my heart (mention your intention). O glorious Saint Jude Thaddeus, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you as patron of difficult and desperate cases. Pray for me, who am so desolate and distressed (mention your intention). Make use of the special prerogative you have of bringing immediate help where hope has almost been lost. Amen.