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.
Day 2 · Faith
Today’s Scripture
“But you, my beloved, building yourselves upon your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, unto life everlasting.”Jude 1:20–21
Today we pray
For stronger faith when our prayers seem unanswered.
Name your own intention in silence, then pray the prayers below.
Day 3 · Family
Today’s Scripture
“Jesus answered, and said to him: If any one love me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him, and will make our abode with him.”John 14:23 · Jesus answering St. Jude
Today we pray
For our families: parents, children, and those we miss.
Name your own intention in silence, then pray the prayers below.
Day 4 · Work
Today’s Scripture
“Ask, and it shall be given you: seek, and you shall find: knock, and it shall be opened to you.”Matthew 7:7
Today we pray
For steady work and the needs of our homes.
Name your own intention in silence, then pray the prayers below.
Day 5 · Health
Today’s Scripture
“Come to me, all you that labour, and are burdened, and I will refresh you.”Matthew 11:28
Today we pray
For the sick, and for those who care for them.
Name your own intention in silence, then pray the prayers below.
Day 6 · Peace
Today’s Scripture
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, do I give unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid.”John 14:27
Today we pray
For anyone living with worry or fear.
Name your own intention in silence, then pray the prayers below.
Day 7 · Safe Travels
Today’s Scripture
“Our God is our refuge and strength: a helper in troubles, which have found us exceedingly.”Psalm 45:2 (Douay-Rheims numbering)
Today we pray
For safe roads, and for everyone far from home.
Name your own intention in silence, then pray the prayers below.
Day 8 · Trust
Today’s Scripture
“Cast thy care upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall not suffer the just to waver for ever.”Psalm 54:23 (Douay-Rheims numbering)
Today we pray
To hand our worries over to God.
Name your own intention in silence, then pray the prayers below.
Day 9 · Thanksgiving
Today’s Scripture
“Be nothing solicitous; but in every thing, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasseth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”Philippians 4:6–7
Today we pray
In thanks for every favor received, big and small.
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.
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Carry St. Jude with you
How to pray the St. Jude novena · Scripture: Douay-Rheims Bible (public domain).




