Hope in Urgent Need
Novena to St. Jude
A traditional Catholic novena to St. Jude for desperate cases, hopeless causes, and those in urgent need. Traditionally prayed October 19 through October 27.
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About This Novena
St. Jude is honored as one of the Apostles and as a powerful helper in desperate situations. Catholics have long turned to him when a case feels lost, when a need is urgent, or when hope needs to be steadied again.
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for desperate cases, hopeless causes, and those in urgent need.
Usual timing
October 19 through October 27
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To Saint Jude, Holy Saint Jude, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke thy special patronage in time of need. To thee I have recourse from the depths of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance.
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Saint Jude pray for us and all who invoke thy aid. Amen.
Prayer to St. Jude
To Saint Jude, Holy Saint Jude, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke thy special patronage in time of need. To thee I have recourse from the depths of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance.
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Saint Jude pray for us and all who invoke thy aid. Amen.
After the prayer
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Recite an Our Father, a Hail Mary, and a Glory Be three times. Keep your promise to St. Jude and make his name known.
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About this novena
Description
St. Jude is honored as one of the Apostles and as a powerful helper in desperate situations. Catholics have long turned to him when a case feels lost, when a need is urgent, or when hope needs to be steadied again.
Traditionally invoked as patron of
desperate cases, hopeless causes, those in urgent need
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for desperate cases, hopeless causes, and those in urgent need.
Usual timing
October 19 through October 27
Saint Jude Thaddaeus, after Georges de La Tour