Dear marie yvette, Friend of St. Jude, I want to remind you that it’s not too late to send your intentions for the Solemn Novena to St. Jude that takes place through October 27th at the National Shrine. St. Jude calls us all to experience the intercessory power of Novena prayer in our lives. We invite you to experience the simple beauty of the Novena service by viewing the St. Jude Solemn Novena video and sharing it with your family and friends on your website, blog, or on Facebook or Twitter. We also invite you to visit the Shrine to pray in this sacred space via our virtual Pilgrimage to the Shrine. Today I have sent you all nine days of prayer in one message. Please save or print this message and return to it each day of the Solemn Novena to St. Jude. DAY 1 — Saturday, October 19th As we begin the first of nine days of the Solemn Novena for All Souls today, let us remember that we are not alone in life. St. Jude listens to our prayers when life’s path becomes uncertain and guides us to the light of God’s love. Intention to St. Jude St. Jude, through your intercession, help me recognize that God’s love comes in abundance and that with Him I am never alone. Prayer to St. Jude Most holy Apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hope. Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven as I work with my challenges, particularly (here make your request). I praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen. DAY 2 — Sunday, October 20th On this 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, we come together to ask St. Jude for assistance. Sometimes it takes courage to hand our troubles over to God, but He is always there to ease our burdens. Intention to St. Jude St. Jude, come to my assistance. Strengthen me so that I may ask for help when needed and remind me that no problem is too big for God. Prayer to St. Jude Most holy Apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hope. Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven as I work with my challenges, particularly (here make your request). I praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen. DAY 3 — Monday, October 21st In St. Jude’s letter to us, he says we should always remember that we are “beloved in God” and “kept safe for Jesus Christ.” This is his message of hope for us when our life has difficult moments. Together we join in prayer to strengthen our faith. Intention to St. Jude St. Jude, strengthen my faith and keep me always aware of God’s love, even during life’s challenges. Help me share God’s love with others so that their faith in Him will also grow. Prayer to St. Jude Most holy Apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hope. Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven as I work with my challenges, particularly (here make your request). I praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen. DAY 4 — Tuesday, October 22nd On this fourth day of the Solemn Novena, we come together to ask St. Jude to show us how to love our neighbor the way he did as he spread the word of God. Intention to St. Jude St. Jude, you devoted your life to spreading the love of God. Pray that I may learn how to live my life like you. Prayer to St. Jude Most holy Apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hope. Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven as I work with my challenges, particularly (here make your request). I praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen. DAY 5 — Wednesday, October 23rd Today we begin the fifth day of the Solemn Novena prayer to St. Jude with a prayer for our departed loved ones. Intention to St. Jude St. Jude, martyr for Christ, intercede for us that God will grant eternal rest to our departed relatives and friends and to all departed souls. Prayer to St. Jude Most holy Apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hope. Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven as I work with my challenges, particularly (here make your request). I praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen. DAY 6 — Thursday, October 24th As we begin our sixth day of prayer, we celebrate the Feast Day of St. Anthony Mary Claret, founder of the Claretians. The Claretians pray for our petitions at the altar of St. Jude. Intention to St. Jude St. Jude, help me to be like St. Anthony Mary Claret by doing my best to live like Christ. Give me the inspiration to share the word of God through my faith and acts of service. Prayer to St. Jude Most holy Apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hope. Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven as I work with my challenges, particularly (here make your request). I praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen. DAY 7 — Friday, October 25th Today we give ourselves over to trust in God as we begin the seventh of nine days of Solemn Novena prayer to St. Jude. Intention to St. Jude St. Jude, Patron of Hope, please come to my aid. When life’s challenges give me difficulty, show me the way of the Lord. Prayer to St. Jude Most holy Apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hope. Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven as I work with my challenges, particularly (here make your request). I praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen. DAY 8 — Saturday, October 26th Today we reflect on the power of prayer. The more persistent we are in our intercessions, the greater the impact. Intention to St. Jude St. Jude, intercede that God have mercy on those in need of renewed faith. May they be inspired by your works and to continue to pray. May God bless them and answer their prayers today and always. Prayer to St. Jude Most holy Apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hope. Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven as I work with my challenges, particularly (here make your request). I praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen. DAY 9 — Sunday, October 27th This 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time marks the ninth and last day of Solemn Novena prayer for All Souls. On our final day of prayer together, we ask for comfort as we reflect on the memories of loved ones we have lost. Intention to St. Jude St. Jude, the Church honors you as the Patron of Hope. Pray that the Lord will console me as I remember the lives of those I miss. Bring comfort to all who seek your intercession. Prayer to St. Jude Most holy Apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hope. Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven as I work with my challenges, particularly (here make your request). I praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen. Yours in prayer, Fr. Mark Brummel, CMF Director, St. Jude League Join Us Online:
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