A novena is nine consecutive days of prayer to prepare for a feast day or to ask for something with perseverance. The novena to Saint Jude Thaddeus is prayed from October 19 to 27, so that on the 28th, his feast day, your heart is prepared. We suggest an intention for each day, so you can pray it alone or with your family.
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Saint Jude Thaddeus, the patron saint of difficult causes
How to pray it
- Find a quiet moment each day: in the morning, on your way to work, or before going to sleep.
- Begin with the sign of the cross and read the intention for the day.
- Pray the prayer to Saint Jude, an Our Father, a Hail Mary, and a Glory Be.
- If you miss a day, don't worry: resume it the next day.
Prayer for each day
Saint Jude Thaddeus, apostle and friend of Jesus, you who accompany those who no longer know who to turn to: listen to what I place in your hands today. Help me to trust, to not lose hope, and to accept what God wants for me. Amen.
If you want the traditional prayer and more details, read the prayer and novena to Saint Jude Thaddeus: when and how to pray them.
The novena, day by day
Day 1 · October 19: For someone going through a difficult time
Pray today for that person who comes to mind as soon as you read "difficult cause." Tell Saint Jude their name.
Day 2 · October 20: For the health of the sick
Entrust to him those who are ill, those who care for them, and the doctors and nurses who attend to them.
Day 3 · October 21: For the family
Pray for your home: for peace among siblings, for parents and grandparents, and for those who are far away.
Day 4 · October 22: For work
Pray for those looking for work, for those who fear losing it, and for those who work too much.
Day 5 · October 23: For those who have lost hope
Saint Jude is the patron saint of what seems impossible. Pray today for those who no longer expect anything.
Day 6 · October 24: For faith
Ask for a simple and firm faith, for yourself and your loved ones, and for those who are seeking God.
Day 7 · October 25: To give thanks
Today do not ask: give thanks for everything that was resolved, even if it seemed impossible.
Day 8 · October 26: For those who are no longer here
Entrust to him your deceased loved ones and those who miss them.
Day 9 · October 27: For your personal intention
On the last day, place what matters most to you in Saint Jude's hands. Tomorrow is his feast day.
Each day: pray the prayer, an Our Father, a Hail Mary, and a Glory Be, and end with "Saint Jude Thaddeus, pray for us."
And if you need to ask him for something at any other time of the year, you can pray this same novena whenever you like: many devotees start it so that it ends on the 28th, the day of the month dedicated to Saint Jude.
October 28: the feast day
On the 28th, give thanks. Many people go to Mass, visit a church dedicated to the saint (in Madrid, the Santa Cruz parish), or give a medal to someone they accompanied with their prayer. We tell you more in how to celebrate October 28.
Our Saint Jude Thaddeus medals
Wearing the medal during the nine days is a beautiful way to accompany the novena. All our Saint Jude Thaddeus medals are double-sided, with Our Lady of Guadalupe on the back, and we designed them ourselves, Marian and Bárbara. They are handmade in Spain, plated in 18K gold, with natural pearls and stones, and arrive wrapped as a gift in 24-72 h.
- The most beloved: the natural pearl one.
- For him: the tiger's eye one.
- With color: the rubies and sapphires one.
- Elegant blue: the lapis lazuli one.
Is it a gift and you don't know what to write on the card? Here are phrases for gifting a Saint Jude medal.
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