Novena to Saint Jude Thaddeus
Traditional nine-day novena to Saint Jude Thaddeus, Apostle and Patron of Hopeless Cases and Desperate Causes.
Associated Saint: Saint Jude Thaddeus
Opening Prayer
Glorious Apostle, Saint Jude Thaddeus, true relative of Jesus and Mary, I salute thee through the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Day 2 — Saint Jude, Martyr for Christ
Intention: For courage to bear witness to the Catholic faith.
Day 2 Prayer Text
Saint Jude, who shed thy blood for the Gospel in foreign lands, obtain for us holy fortitude to profess our faith without fear.
Closing Prayer
May the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, adored, glorified, and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Amen. Saint Jude, pray for us and hear our prayers. Amen.