Novena · October 19–27

Novena to St. Jude

Nine days of prayer to St. Jude, patron of difficult cases. It is traditionally prayed October 19–27, before his feast on October 28, and you can pray it any time you need it.

Please pray when you are safely parked.

Day 1 · Hope

Today’s Scripture

“Because no word shall be impossible with God.”Luke 1:37

Today we pray

For everyone carrying a problem that feels impossible.

Name your own intention in silence, then pray the prayers below.

Prayer to St. Jude

Most holy Apostle, Saint 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 (here make your request), and that I may praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, O blessed Saint Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor granted me by God, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen.

Our Father

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Mary

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Glory Be

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Carry St. Jude with you

How to pray the St. Jude novena · Scripture: Douay-Rheims Bible (public domain).