St. Jude Novena
Catholic novena
St. Jude Novena
Pray this nine-day Catholic novena through the intercession of St. Jude for impossible causes, desperate situations, renewed hope.
About the St. Jude Novena
St. Jude Thaddeus, one of the Twelve Apostles, has long been invoked by Catholics in desperate and seemingly impossible situations. His short New Testament letter urges believers to remain faithful, pray in the Holy Spirit, and persevere amid confusion. This novena asks his intercession for hope, courage, and trust when ordinary solutions seem exhausted.
When to pray this novena
This novena may be prayed at any time, especially for impossible causes, desperate situations, renewed hope. Many Catholics begin a novena nine days before a feast day, during a period of discernment, or when a particular need calls for patient, persevering prayer.
Common intentions
- Impossible causes
- Desperate situations
- Renewed hope
How to pray the St. Jude Novena
- Begin with the Sign of the Cross.
- Pray the opening prayer and the daily prayer for the appropriate day.
- Name your intention simply before God.
- Conclude with the closing prayer, an Our Father, a Hail Mary, and a Glory Be.
- Repeat for nine days, trusting God’s will and timing.
Opening Prayer
O God, source of every grace, I come before You with trust and humility. Through the intercession of St. Jude, help me pray this novena with faith, repentance, patience, and love. Receive the intention I carry, purify it according to Your holy will, and lead me closer to Jesus Christ.
Day 1: Hope
St. Jude, join your prayers to mine on this day of the novena. Ask the Lord to give me hope, especially in matters of impossible causes. Help me respond to grace with humility, courage, and charity, and lead me closer to Jesus Christ in the sacraments, prayer, and daily fidelity.
Day 2: Trust when afraid
St. Jude, join your prayers to mine on this day of the novena. Ask the Lord to give me trust when afraid, especially in matters of desperate situations. Help me respond to grace with humility, courage, and charity, and lead me closer to Jesus Christ in the sacraments, prayer, and daily fidelity.
Day 3: Perseverance
St. Jude, join your prayers to mine on this day of the novena. Ask the Lord to give me perseverance, especially in matters of renewed hope. Help me respond to grace with humility, courage, and charity, and lead me closer to Jesus Christ in the sacraments, prayer, and daily fidelity.
Day 4: Surrender
St. Jude, join your prayers to mine on this day of the novena. Ask the Lord to give me surrender, especially in matters of impossible causes. Help me respond to grace with humility, courage, and charity, and lead me closer to Jesus Christ in the sacraments, prayer, and daily fidelity.
Day 5: Courage
St. Jude, join your prayers to mine on this day of the novena. Ask the Lord to give me courage, especially in matters of desperate situations. Help me respond to grace with humility, courage, and charity, and lead me closer to Jesus Christ in the sacraments, prayer, and daily fidelity.
Day 6: Patience
St. Jude, join your prayers to mine on this day of the novena. Ask the Lord to give me patience, especially in matters of renewed hope. Help me respond to grace with humility, courage, and charity, and lead me closer to Jesus Christ in the sacraments, prayer, and daily fidelity.
Day 7: A clear path
St. Jude, join your prayers to mine on this day of the novena. Ask the Lord to give me a clear path, especially in matters of impossible causes. Help me respond to grace with humility, courage, and charity, and lead me closer to Jesus Christ in the sacraments, prayer, and daily fidelity.
Day 8: Peace
St. Jude, join your prayers to mine on this day of the novena. Ask the Lord to give me peace, especially in matters of desperate situations. Help me respond to grace with humility, courage, and charity, and lead me closer to Jesus Christ in the sacraments, prayer, and daily fidelity.
Day 9: Thanksgiving
St. Jude, join your prayers to mine on this day of the novena. Ask the Lord to give me thanksgiving, especially in matters of renewed hope. Help me respond to grace with humility, courage, and charity, and lead me closer to Jesus Christ in the sacraments, prayer, and daily fidelity.
Closing Prayer
St. Jude, pray for me before God. Ask the Lord to strengthen my faith, guide my choices, protect me from sin, and grant the grace most needed in this intention. May this novena lead me not only to the help I seek, but to deeper love for Christ and His Church. Amen.
Submit a prayer request
If you are praying this novena for a personal intention, you may also submit a private prayer request.
Related saint profile
Learn more about St. Jude and the saint’s life, patronage, and devotion.
Frequently asked questions
How many days is the St. Jude Novena?
A novena is traditionally prayed for nine days. You may begin on any day, though many Catholics pray a novena during the nine days leading to a feast.
What intentions can I bring to this novena?
This novena is especially suited for impossible causes, desperate situations, renewed hope, but any honest need may be brought before God with humility and trust.
Does praying a novena guarantee the exact result I ask for?
No. A novena is not magic. It is persevering prayer that entrusts a real need to God while asking for grace, conversion, patience, and help according to His will.