Prayer to Saint Jude in Hopeless Cases

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, 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 (mention petition), and that I may praise God with thee and all the elect forever. Amen.