Pray With St. Jude For Lent

Send your petition to the Shrine » Forward to a friend » Dear Joe, Friend of St. Jude, Today we begin the holy season of Lent as we observe Ash Wednesday, a time to "remember that we are dust, and to dust we shall return." It's not too late to send your intentions to be remembered as we pray together our St. Jude Lenten Meditations, a collection of daily reflections to be sent to you each week during Lent. Lent is our dedicated time to prepare for the mystery of Christ’s death and Resurrection. It is our time to focus on the foundation of our life in Christ, which began with our baptism. We are called to examine how we live our commitment to our faith, to pray for grace and strength, and to reflect on changes we can make in our life that will bring us even closer to God. We are traveling companions on this Lenten pilgrimage, encouraging and sustaining each other. Please allow me and my fellow Claretians to remember you and your special intentions during Lent this year. I invite you to send your petitions to St. Jude, along with the names of any friends or loved ones for whom we should pray. As always, the Claretians are praying with you and for you. Please use the short reflections below as daily reminders of the path we walk together, and may God bless you throughout these 40 days. DAY 1 — Ash Wednesday, February 13th Let's take a moment this first day of Lent to reflect with contrition and resolve: St. Jude, help calm the distractions of our day-to-day life as we prepare to focus even more on our faith during Lent. St. Jude, pray for us. St. Jude Prayer for Lent St. Jude, walk with me this Lent. Open my heart to the wisdom of God in His Word, and give me the strength to share that wisdom with others. Through this time of reflection, may I arrive at Easter energized to celebrate Christ’s Resurrection and more ready than ever to receive God’s love. Amen. Send your special intentions for Lent to the National Shrine of St. Jude. DAY 2 — Thursday, February 14th We take a moment this St. Valentine’s Day and the second day of Lent to reflect with contrition and resolve: St. Jude was a faithful Apostle and follower of Christ. He is always with us to help us follow Jesus’ example this Lent. St. Jude, pray for us. St. Jude Prayer for Lent St. Jude, walk with me this Lent. Open my heart to the wisdom of God in His Word, and give me the strength to share that wisdom with others. Through this time of reflection, may I arrive at Easter energized to celebrate Christ’s Resurrection and more ready than ever to receive God’s love. Amen. Send your special intentions for Lent to the National Shrine of St. Jude. DAY 3 — Friday, February 15th We take a moment this third day of Lent to reflect with contrition and resolve: Sacrifice is a key part of Lent, as we deny ourselves and help others. Consider what you will give up, and how you will find ways to help someone else. God is near to those who pray, fast, and donate their time and money in His name. St. Jude Prayer for Lent St. Jude, walk with me this Lent. Open my heart to the wisdom of God in His Word, and give me the strength to share that wisdom with others. Through this time of reflection, may I arrive at Easter energized to celebrate Christ’s Resurrection and more ready than ever to receive God’s love. Amen. Send your special intentions for Lent to the National Shrine of St. Jude. DAY 4 — Saturday, February 16th We take a moment this fourth day of Lent to reflect with contrition and resolve: Lent prepares us to renew our faith. We first look inward and reflect on how we live Christ’s example. What aspects of your faith do you hope to strengthen this Lent? St. Jude Prayer for Lent St. Jude, walk with me this Lent. Open my heart to the wisdom of God in His Word, and give me the strength to share that wisdom with others. Through this time of reflection, may I arrive at Easter energized to celebrate Christ’s Resurrection and more ready than ever to receive God’s love. Amen. Send your special intentions for Lent to the National Shrine of St. Jude. DAY 5 — Sunday, February 17th We take a moment this first Sunday of Lent to reflect with contrition and resolve: Give us the strength to answer God’s call for continual reflection on His Word and the guidance it holds for us. St. Jude, pray for us. St. Jude Prayer for Lent St. Jude, walk with me this Lent. Open my heart to the wisdom of God in His Word, and give me the strength to share that wisdom with others. Through this time of reflection, may I arrive at Easter energized to celebrate Christ’s Resurrection and more ready than ever to receive God’s love. Amen. Send your special intentions for Lent to the National Shrine of St. Jude. DAY 6 — Monday, February 18th We take a moment this sixth day of Lent to reflect with contrition and resolve: The Claretian Missionaries provide for the needs of youth and families as part of their ministries. Pray that the young people in need in your community will receive the hope and support of St. Jude. St. Jude Prayer for Lent St. Jude, walk with me this Lent. Open my heart to the wisdom of God in His Word, and give me the strength to share that wisdom with others. Through this time of reflection, may I arrive at Easter energized to celebrate Christ’s Resurrection and more ready than ever to receive God’s love. Amen. Send your special intentions for Lent to the National Shrine of St. Jude. DAY 7 — Tuesday, February 19th We take a moment this seventh day of Lent to reflect with contrition and resolve: Every year many new people come into our Church and accept the faith. We pray for all those who will be baptized at Easter. St. Jude Prayer for Lent St. Jude, walk with me this Lent. Open my heart to the wisdom of God in His Word, and give me the strength to share that wisdom with others. Through this time of reflection, may I arrive at Easter energized to celebrate Christ’s Resurrection and more ready than ever to receive God’s love. Amen. Send your special intentions for Lent to the National Shrine of St. Jude. DAY 8 — Wednesday, February 20th We take a moment this eighth day of Lent to reflect with contrition and resolve: Sickness touches each of us throughout life. Today we pray for those who suffer from illness or disease, entrusting them to St. Jude’s healing care. St. Jude Prayer for Lent St. Jude, walk with me this Lent. Open my heart to the wisdom of God in His Word, and give me the strength to share that wisdom with others. Through this time of reflection, may I arrive at Easter energized to celebrate Christ’s Resurrection and more ready than ever to receive God’s love. Amen. Send your special intentions for Lent to the National Shrine of St. Jude. DAY 9 — Thursday, February 21st We take a moment this ninth day of Lent to reflect with contrition and resolve: Ask God to watch over those who place their lives in danger to protect others; firefighters, police, and members of the armed forces. May their sacrifices be honored. St. Jude Prayer for Lent St. Jude, walk with me this Lent. Open my heart to the wisdom of God in His Word, and give me the strength to share that wisdom with others. Through this time of reflection, may I arrive at Easter energized to celebrate Christ’s Resurrection and more ready than ever to receive God’s love. Amen. Send your special intentions for Lent to the National Shrine of St. Jude. DAY 10 — Friday, February 22nd We take a moment this tenth day of Lent to reflect with contrition and resolve: Our faith is strengthened by community. Share some personal time today by making a friendly phone call or visiting someone you know. St. Jude Prayer for Lent St. Jude, walk with me this Lent. Open my heart to the wisdom of God in His Word, and give me the strength to share that wisdom with others. Through this time of reflection, may I arrive at Easter energized to celebrate Christ’s Resurrection and more ready than ever to receive God’s love. Amen. Send your special intentions for Lent to the National Shrine of St. Jude. DAY 11 — Saturday, February 23rd We take a moment this eleventh day of Lent to reflect with contrition and resolve: Temptations distract us on our path to God. We ask God to enlighten our minds, so we can avoid those things which slow our growth in faith. St. Jude Prayer for Lent St. Jude, walk with me this Lent. Open my heart to the wisdom of God in His Word, and give me the strength to share that wisdom with others. Through this time of reflection, may I arrive at Easter energized to celebrate Christ’s Resurrection and more ready than ever to receive God’s love. Amen. Yours in prayer, Fr. Mark Brummel, CMF Director, St. Jude League Join Us Online:

Prayers To Patron Saints For Those In need Or In Time Of Crises

PLEASE CONTINUE TO COPY AND PAST THESE PATRON ST. PRAYERS AND SEND THEM TO ANYONE WHO MAY BE IN NEED OR CRISES. IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP SAYING AND SPREADING THEIR NAMES SO THAT OTHERS MAY KNOW OF THEM AND PRAY FOR THEIR OWN SPECIAL INTENTIONS. THANK YOU!

These 4 Patron Saints are waiting to here from you, they have interceded on my behalf many times and have answered numerous prayers and requests. They can do the same for you in your time of need or crises.

Saint Joseph

O Glorious St. Joseph, thou who hast power to render possible even things which are considered impossible, come to our aid in our present trouble and distress. Take this important and difficult affair under thy particular protection, that it may end happily. 

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O dear St. Joseph, all our confidence is in thee. Let it not be said that we would invoke thee in vain; and since thou art so powerful with Jesus and Mary, show that thy goodness equals thy power. Amen. St. Joseph, friend of the Sacred Heart, pray for us.

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Saint Anthony

Blessed be God in His Angels and in His Saints.

St. Anthony, gentlest of Saints, your love for God and charity for his creatures, made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your word, which you were ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I ask you to obtain for me the favors that I seek 

(mention your request here)

The answer to my prayer may require a miracle, even so, you are the Saint of Miracles.

O gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was full of sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the Infant Jesus, who loved to be held in your arms; and the gratitude of my heart will ever by yours.  Amen.

Prayer to Saint Anthony for lost Items

St. Anthony, perfect imitator of Jesus, who received from God the special power of        restoring lost things, grant that I may find (name your lost item) which has been lost. At least restore to me peace and tranquility of mind, the loss of which has afflicted me even more than my material loss. To this favor, I ask another of you: that I may always remain in possession of the true good that is God. Let me rather lose all things than lose God, my supreme good. Let me never suffer the loss of my greatest treasure, eternal life with God. Amen.

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Saint Jude

O most holy apostle, Saint Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes thee universally, as the patron of hopeless cases, and of things almost despaired of.

Pray for me, who am so miserable. Make use, I implore thee, of that particular privilege accorded to thee, to bring visible and speedy help where help was almost despaired of.

Come to mine assistance in this great need, that I may receive the consolation and succor of Heaven in all my necessities, tribulations, and sufferings, particularly...

(here make your request)

And that I may praise God with thee and all the elect throughout eternity. 

I promise thee, O blessed Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor thee as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to thee. Amen.

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Saint Anne

Glorious St. Anne, filled with compassion for those who invoke you and with love for those who suffer, heavily laden with the weight of my troubles, I cast myself at your feet and humbly beg of you to take the present affair which I recommend to you under your special protection.

Vouchsafe to recommend it to your daughter, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and lay it before the throne of Jesus, so that He may bring it to a happy issue. Cease not to intercede for me until my request is granted.

(Here ask for favor you wish to obtain.)

Above all, obtain for me the grace of one day beholding my God face to face, and with You and Mary and all the saints, praising and blessing Him through all eternity. Amen.

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Good St. Anne, mother of her who is our life, our sweetness and our hope, pray to her for us and obtain our request. 

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Remember to always give thanks when requesting prayers or when prayers have been answered and to say the Patron Saints name aloud so others so may know of your good fortune so that they may invoke them for their own special intentions.

Pray the Solemn Novena to St. Jude And Your Intentions

Dear Joe, Friend of St. Jude, I want to remind you that it’s not too late to send your intentions for the Solemn Novena to St. Jude that takes place tomorrow through February 10th at the National Shrine of St. Jude. St. Jude learned from Jesus not to be afraid to ask for what is needed. As devotees of St. Jude, we can ask with confidence and hope that through St. Jude’s intercession we may find answers to our prayers, healing for our pains, and strength to meet the challenges in our lives. Today I have sent you all nine days of prayer in one message. Please save or print this message and return to it each day of the Solemn Novena to St. Jude. DAY 1 — Saturday, February 2nd Today we center ourselves in peace as we begin nine days of Solemn Novena prayer. St. Jude listens to our prayers, and offers us hope for every intention. Intention to St. Jude St. Jude, Patron of Hope, on this first day of our journey in prayer together, I offer you all that I carry deep within my heart. My fears at times get the best of me. Calm my heart, so I might better trust in the God, who loves and comforts me. Prayer to St. Jude Most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hope. Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven as I work with my challenges, particularly (here make your request). I praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen. DAY 2 — Sunday, February 3rd On this 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time, we celebrate the second of nine days of the Solemn Novena as we come together in prayer with our special intentions for St. Jude. Intention to St. Jude St. Jude, I pray for the gift of faith. May your example as an Apostle and martyr allow me to have the same steadfast faith you showed in life. Prayer to St. Jude Most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hope. Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven as I work with my challenges, particularly (here make your request). I praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen. DAY 3 — Monday, February 4th On this third day of Solemn Novena prayer, we join together in the belief that there is power in praying with and for one another’s petitions, as a community gathered in Christ’s name. Intention to St. Jude St. Jude, bless our Church, and particularly all priests, brothers, and religious today. May the leaders of the Church be inspired by Jesus’ humility and lead their people in service to God. Prayer to St. Jude Most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hope. Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven as I work with my challenges, particularly (here make your request). I praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen. DAY 4 — Tuesday, February 5th Today we thank God for all our relationships as we begin the fourth day of Solemn Novena prayer to St. Jude. Intention to St. Jude St. Jude, bless our spouses, parents, family, and friends. May they know the saving presence of our loving God and the concern and support we have for them. Prayer to St. Jude Most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hope. Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven as I work with my challenges, particularly (here make your request). I praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen. DAY 5 — Wednesday, February 6th Today we begin the fifth of nine days of Solemn Novena prayer with St. Jude. This day we remember all those for whom we have promised to pray. Intention to St. Jude St. Jude, your love for the Lord Jesus inspired you to leave everything and follow Him. I ask for your blessing, that I might know and experience deep love for Jesus. Prayer to St. Jude Most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hope. Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven as I work with my challenges, particularly (here make your request). I praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen. DAY 6 — Thursday, February 7th On this sixth of nine days of Solemn Novena prayer, we offer our prayers together. Today I recognize how my Novena makes me stronger in faith and grace. Intention to St. Jude St. Jude, I pray for peace throughout the world. May God’s healing presence touch the hearts of world leaders, so they might work together in good faith to bring an end to all conflict. Prayer to St. Jude Most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hope. Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven as I work with my challenges, particularly (here make your request). I praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen. DAY 7 — Friday, February 8th Today we give ourselves over to trust in God as we begin the seventh of nine days of Solemn Novena prayer to St. Jude. Intention to St. Jude St. Jude, I pray that all those who are baptized may mature in their faith and may you help guide them to make courageous choices in life. Prayer to St. Jude Most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hope. Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven as I work with my challenges, particularly (here make your request). I praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen. DAY 8 — Saturday, February 9th Today we begin the eighth of nine days of Solemn Novena prayer with a prayer for healing. Intention to St. Jude St. Jude, give all those who are sick the hope of health and comfort in God. With you as my ally, I have hope for healing for myself and my loved ones, especially to settle any unrest of our minds and hearts. Prayer to St. Jude Most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hope. Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven as I work with my challenges, particularly (here make your request). I praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen. DAY 9 — Sunday, February 10th Today we mark the last Sunday before the Lenten season as we begin the ninth and final day of the Solemn Novena with an intention and prayer to St. Jude. We are so grateful for this time to offer our petitions to St. Jude. Intention to St. Jude St. Jude, I conclude these nine days of prayer grateful for your friendship. May the strength I gain through your intercession help me to spread your hope to everyone I know who needs your healing presence. Prayer to St. Jude Most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hope. Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven as I work with my challenges, particularly (here make your request). I praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen. Yours in prayer, Fr. Mark Brummel, CMF Director, St. Jude League Join Us Online:

Weekly Devotion To St. Jude

Dear Friends of St. Jude, Our reflection from the readings this week is: Jesus said, "My time has not yet come." But Jesus’ mother then told the servants, "Do whatever he tells you." We always have an excuse for not doing what needs to be done: it’s not time, it’s not safe, it’s not smart, it’s not socially acceptable. But with Christ to guide us, we find the strength and support to do what we must, whether we think we’re ready or not. We pray together: St. Jude, may everything I do begin with the Lord Jesus, continue with His help, and be done under His guidance.                                                    The Prayer to St Jude O most holy apostle, Saint Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes thee universally, as the patron of hopeless cases, and of things almost despaired of. Pray for me, who am so miserable. Make use, I implore thee, of that particular privilege accorded to thee, to bring visible and speedy help where help was almost despaired of. Come to mine assistance in this great need, that I may receive the consolation and succor of Heaven in all my necessities, tribulations, and sufferings, particularly... (here make your request) And that I may praise God with thee and all the elect throughout eternity.  I promise thee, O blessed Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor thee as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to thee.  Amen.

Pray the Christmas Novena with St. Jude

I encourage you to send your petitions to be delivered to altar of St. Jude at the National Shrine during the Christmas Novena of Masses. We will remember your special intentions during these nine Masses and offer them for St. Jude’s intercession. If you have a friend who would like to celebrate the Christmas Novena of Masses, please forward this message to spread the hope and blessings of the devotion to St. Jude. May God bless you this holy day and always. Merry Christmas! DAY 1 — Tuesday, December 25th Today we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior as we begin the first of nine days of the Christmas Novena of Masses. St. Jude listens to our prayers and offers new hope when we become weary. Intention to St. Jude St. Jude, I enter the Christmas Novena of Masses seeking your intercession. May my daily prayers bring hope, healing, and answers for my special intentions. Prayer to St. Jude Most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hope. Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven as I work with my challenges, particularly (here make your request). I praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen. DAY 2 — Wednesday, December 26th On this second day of the Christmas Novena of Masses, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family as we come together in prayer with a special intention to St. Jude. Intention to St. Jude St. Jude, friend of the Holy Family, watch over the Church. Grant all of its daughters and sons the blessings of faith, hope, and charity. May the love of the Holy Family be with us always. Prayer to St. Jude Most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hope. Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven as I work with my challenges, particularly (here make your request). I praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen. DAY 3 — Thursday, December 27th On this third day of the Christmas Novena of Masses, we offer our intentions to St. Jude. Intention to St. Jude St. Jude, I pray that those who face family struggles may know the comfort of God and the support of the Holy Family. Prayer to St. Jude Most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hope. Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven as I work with my challenges, particularly (here make your request). I praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen. DAY 4 — Friday, December 28th Today we begin the fourth day of the Christmas Novena of Masses with prayer. Intention to St. Jude St. Jude, I pray that the sick may receive the care and comfort they need. May they experience your healing touch and may those who care for them be filled with your love. Prayer to St. Jude Most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hope. Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven as I work with my challenges, particularly (here make your request). I praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen. DAY 5 — Saturday, December 29th Today, as we begin the fifth day of the Christmas Novena of Masses, we remember all those for whom we have promised to pray. Intention to St. Jude St. Jude, pray for those who come to you in faith. Intercede on our behalf as we place our deepest needs in your hands. Prayer to St. Jude Most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hope. Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven as I work with my challenges, particularly (here make your request). I praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen. DAY 6 — Sunday, December 30th On this sixth day of the Christmas Novena of Masses, we offer our prayers together. Today we pray for all those who feel alone this Christmas. Intention to St. Jude St. Jude, I pray that all those who feel alone and in need may know the saving presence of God and the support of family and friends. With you as our ally, we are truly never alone. Prayer to St. Jude Most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hope. Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven as I work with my challenges, particularly (here make your request). I praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen. DAY 7 — Monday, December 31st On this New Year’s Eve we reflect on the blessings of the past year as we begin the seventh day of the Christmas Novena of Masses. Intention to St. Jude St. Jude, as this year draws to a close, we come to God in thanksgiving. We thank Him for the gift of the past year, and for all that we were able to accomplish during it. We entrust to Him our hope for a new year full of blessings. Prayer to St. Jude Most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hope. Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven as I work with my challenges, particularly (here make your request). I praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen. DAY 8 — Tuesday, January 1st Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God, as we begin the eighth day of the Christmas Novena of Masses to St. Jude. Intention to St. Jude St. Jude, you who loved Mary and cared for her after her Son’s death, bless my heart with true love and deep devotion to the Blessed Mother during this month of January. Prayer to St. Jude Most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hope. Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven as I work with my challenges, particularly (here make your request). I praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen. DAY 9 — Wednesday, January 2nd Today we begin the ninth and final day of the Christmas Novena of Masses with a special intention and prayer to St. Jude. We are so grateful for this time to offer our petitions to our powerful patron. Intention to St. Jude St. Jude, you are always with me in my faith journey. May your path of hope be mine in the new year ahead. On this final day of the Christmas Novena of Masses, give me the strength to be patient as I grow in faith and the courage to follow Christ wherever He leads. Prayer to St. Jude Most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hope. Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven as I work with my challenges, particularly (here make your request). I praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen.