NOVENA TO SAINT JUDE THADDEUS

(Patron of Hopeless Cases)

L. Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Thy faithful and kindle in them the fire of Thy love. Send
forth Thy Spirit, and they shall be created.
A. And Thou shalt renew the face of the earth.

Let Us Pray:
O God, who didst teach the hearts of Thy faithful people by sending them the light of Thy Holy
Spirit, grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgement in all things, and evermore to rejoice in His
holy comfort. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

(First Day)
The Epistle of St. Jude... verse 3:
"I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith once for all
delivered to the saints.”

L. O my Redeemer, has that terrible hour come upon us in which there remain but few Christians
animated by the spirit of faith, that moment in which Thy just wrath will withdraw Thy protection from
us? Have the vices, the evil habits of our age at last irrevocably moved Thy justice to vengeance?

A. O Author and Perfecter of our faith, I we entreat Thee in the bitterness of our contrite heart
not to permit the beautiful light of faith to be extinguished in us. Recall Thy former mercies, cast a
compassionate glance on the vine which Thou hast planted with Thy right hand and which was watered
by the sweat of the apostles, irrigated by the precious blood of thousands and thousands of martyrs, and
by the tears of so many noble penitents, and fructified by the prayers of so many innocent confessors
and virgins.

L. Divine Mediator, look upon those zealous souls who, raising themselves incessantly to Thee,
pray for the support of our most precious treasure, the true faith. Arrest, O just God, the sentence of our
rejection; turn away thy glance from our vices and fix it on the adorable Blood which purchased our
salvation when shed on the Cross and daily begs it for us on our altars.

A. We beseech Thee, preserve us in the true Catholic faith. Sin afflicts us, disappointments
consume us, misfortunes oppress us but preserve Thy holy faith in us, because enriched with this
precious gift, we will willingly bear every pain and will let nothing alter our happiness. On the contrary,
without the supreme treasure of the faith, our misfortune will be unspeakable and immense.

L. O good Jesus, Author of our faith, preserve it pure in us; keep us firm in the bark of Peter,
faithful and obedient to his successor and Thy vicar here on earth so that the unity of Holy Church may
be preserved, sanctity promoted, the Apostolic See free and protected and the universal Church
extended for the benefit of souls.

A. O Jesus, Author of our faith, humble and convert the enemies of Holy Church, grant peace and
true unity to all Christian kings and princes and to all the faithful strengthen and support us all in Thy
holy service so that we may live for Thee and die in Thee. O Jesus, Author of our faith, for Thee I live and
for Thee I die. Amen.
(Second Day)
The Epistle of St. Jude ... verse 6:

"And the angels also who did not preserve​their original state, but forsake their abode he has
kept in everlasting chains under darkness for the judgement of the great day."

L. Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in the battle, that we perish not in the fearful
judgement.

A. Saint Michael, champion of the Kingship of Christ, pray for us.

L. O Jesus! life-spring of the soul!

The Father's Power and Glory bright!
Thee with the Angels we extol;
From Thee they draw their life and light.

A. Thy thousand, thousand hosts are spread,

Embatted o'er the azure sky:
But Michael bears Thy standard dread,
And lifts the mighty Cross on high.

L. He in that sign the rebel powers

Did with their dragon prince expel
And hurled them from the heaven's
high towers,
Down like a thunderbolt to hell.

A. Grant us with Michael still, O Lord,

Against the Prince of pride to fight;
So may a crown be our reward,
Before the Lamb's pure throne of light.

L. To God the Father and the Son and

Holy Paraclete to Thee,

A. As evermore hath been betore, | Be glory

through eternity. Amen.

L. O glorious Prince of the heavenly host, Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in the battle
and in the fearful warfare that we are waging against the principalities and powers, against the rulers of
this world of darkness, against the evil spirits. Come thou to the assistance of men, whom Almighty God
created immortal, making them in His own image and likeness and redeeming them at a great price from
the tyranny of Satan.

A. Fight this day the battle of the Lord with thy legions of holy Angels, even as of old thou didst
fight against Lucifer, the leader of the proud spirits and all his rebel angels, who were powerless to stand
against thee, neither was their place found any more in heaven. And that apostate angel, transformed
into an angel of darkness who still creeps about the earth to encompass our ruin, was cast headlong into
the abyss together with his followers.

L. But behold, that first enemy of mankind and a murderer from the beginning, has regained his
confidence. Changing himself into an angel of light, he goes about with the whole multitude of the
wicked spirits to invade the earth and blot out the Name of God and of His Christ, to plunder, to slay and
to consign to eternal damnation the souls that have been destined for a crown of everlasting life, This
wicked serpent, like an unclean torrent, pours into men of depraved minds and corrupt hearts the poison
of his malice, the spirit of lying, impiety and blasphemy, and the deadly breath of impurity of every form
of vice and iniquity.

A. These crafty enemies of mankind have filled to overflowing with gall and wormwood the
Church, which is the Bride of the Lamb without spot: they have laid profane hands upon her most sacred
treasures. Make haste, therefore, O invincible Prince, to help the people of God against the inroads of
the lost spirits and grant us the victory. Amen.

(Third Day)
The Epistle of St. Jude... verse 7:

"… as Sodom and Gomorrah, and the neighboring cities which like them committed sins of
immorality and practiced unnatural vices have been made an example undergoing the punishment of
eternal fire.”

L. O good Jesus, I know that every perfect gift and above all others, that of chastity depends on
the powerful action of Thy divine Providence; I know that without Thee a creature can do nothing.

A. This is why I beseech Thee to defend, by Thy grace, the purity of my soul and of my body. And
if have ever received any impression whatsoever of a sentiment capable of soiling this ineffable virtue,
do Thou, O supreme Master of my faculties, blot it out from my soul that with a clean heart I may
advance in Thy love and in Thy service offering myself chaste all the days of my life, on the most pure
altar of Thy divinity. Its the Cross that I adore. The Cross of the Lord is with me. The Cross is my refuge.

L. Jesus, Lover of chastity, Mary, Mother most pure, and Joseph, chaste guardian of the Virgin, to
you I come at this hour, begging you to plead with God for me.

A. I earnestly wish to be pure in thought, word, and deed in imitation of your own holy purity.
Obtain for me, then, a deep sense of modesty which will be reflected in my external conduct. Protect my
eyes, the windows of my soul, from anything that might dim the luster of a heart must mirror only
Christlike purity. And when the "Bread of angels” becomes the “Bread of men"| in my heart at Holy
Communion, seal it forever against the suggestions of sinful pleasures. Heart of Jesus, Fountain of all
purity, have mercy on us.

L. Confirm me, O God, by the grace of Thy Holy Spirit. Grant me power to be strengthened in the
inner man, and to cast out of my heart all unclean thoughts not to be drawn away with various desires
but to view all things as passing away, and myself also as passing with them. For nothing is lasting under
the sun, where all is vanity and affliction of spirit. Oh, how wise is he who judges in this way.
 A. Grant me, O Lord, celestial wisdom, that I may learn above all things to seek Thee and to find
Thee, above all things to relish Thee and to love Thee, and to understand all other things as they are,
according to the order of Thy wisdom. Grant that I may prudently avoid all impure temptation and
patiently endure those I cannot avoid, resisting to the end, by the power of Thy Grace. Amen.

(Fourth Day)
The Epistle of St. Jude... verse 10:

“But these men deride whatever they do not know and the things they know by instinct like the
dumb beasts become for them a source of destruction."

L. O Lord Jesus,
Let me know myself,
Let me know Thee
And desire nothing but Thee alone.

A. Let me hate myself

And love thee
And do all things for the sake of Thee.

L. Let me humble myself

And exalt Thee
And think of nothing but Thee alone.

A. Let me die to myself

And live in Thee.
And take whatever happens as coming
from Thee.

L. Let me forsake myself

And walk after Thee
And ever desire to follow Thee.

A. Let me flee from myself

And turn to Thee
That thus I may merit to be
defended by Thee.

L. Let me fear for myself,

Let me fear Thee
And be among those who are
chosen by Thee.

A. Let me distrust myself

And trust in Thee
And ever obey for the love of Thee.

L. Let me cleave to nothing

 But only to Thee
And ever be poor for the sake of Thee.

A. Look upon me
That I may love Thee
Call me
That I may see Thee
And forever possess Thee. Amen.

L. O most holy Virgin Mary, who didst bear Jesus our Savior and didst shed the everlasting Light
upon the world; O Mother of divine knowledge, whose merciful intercession hath procured the grace of
increasing in knowledge and piety for countless minds that were rude and ignorant, I choose thee as the
guide and patroness of my studies.

A. By thine intercession, O Mother of fruitful studies, may the Holy Spirit fill my spirit with light
and fortitude, prudence and humility: may He give me goodwill, intelligence, memory and ability in
sufficient measure, and above all, a spirit of docility both in mind and heart, that I may proceed in all
things according to the counsels of divine Wisdom.

L. Defend me, good Mother, against the spirit of pride and presumption, of vain curiosity and
instability; keep me from every occasion stumbling, from all erroneous opinion, and from all things that
might corrupt my faith and disturb the clearness of my understanding, the purity of my heart and the
peace of my soul.

A. Grant, O Mary, that under thy protection, I may ever be submissive to the directions and
teachings of Holy Church, my mother, and may advance in the way of truth and virtue surely,
courageously and without wavering; at length may I attain to the knowledge the love and the everlasting
possession of Jesus Christ, thy Son, our Lord. Amen.

(Fifth Day)
The Epistle of St. Jude... verse 15:

"Behold the Lord has come with thousands of His holy ones to execute judgment upon all​…”

L. Day of wrath and doom impending,

David's word with Sibyl's blending
Heaven and earth in ashes ending!

A. O what fear man's bosom rendeth.

When from heaven the Judge descendeth,
On whose sentence all dependeth!

L. Wondrous sound the trumpet flingeth,

Through earth's sepulchres it ringeth.
All before the throne it bringeth.

A. Death is struck, and nature quaking,

All creation is awaking,
To its Judge an answer making.

L. Lo! the book exactly worded,

Wherein all hath been recorded;
Thence shall judgment be awarded.

A. When the Judge His seat attaineth,

And each hidden deed arraigneth,
Nothing unavenged remaineth.

L. What shall I, frail man, be pleading?

Who for me be interceding,
When the just are mercy needing?

A. King of majesty tremendous,.

Who dost free salvation send us
Fount of pity, then befriend us!

L. Think kind Jesus! my salvation

Caused Thy wondrous Incarnation;
Leave me not to reprobation.

A. Faint and weary Thou hast sought me,

On the Cross of suffering bought me,
Shall such grace be vainly brought me?

L. Righteous Judge! for sin's pollution

Grant Thy gift of absolution,
Ere that day of retribution.

A. Guilty, now I pour my moaning,

All my shame with anguish owning:
Spare, O God, thy suppliant groaning!

L. Through the sinful woman shriven,

Through the dying thief forgiven.
Thou to me a hope hast given.

A. Worthless are my prayers and sighing,

Yet. good Lord, in grace complying.
Rescue me from fires undying.

L. With Thy sheep a place provide me.

From the goats afar divide me,
To Thy right hand do thou guide me.

A. When the wicked arc confounded,

Doomed to shame and woe unbounded,
 Call me, with thy Saints surrounded.

L. Low I kneel, with heart's submission,

See, like ashes my contrition!
Help me in my last condition!

A. Ah! that day of tears and mourning!

From the dust of earth returning,
Man for judgement must prepare him.
Spare, O God, in merey spare him!
Lord, all-pitying, Jesus blest.
Grant them thine eternal rest.
Amen.

(Sixth Day)
The Epistle of St. Jude... verse 20:

"But as for you, Beloved, build up yourselves

upon your most holy faith, praying in the Holy
Spirit.”

L. O Holy Spirit, who on the solemn day of Pentecost didst suddenly descend upon the Apostles
gathered in the Upper Room in parted tongues as it were of fire and didst so enlighten their minds,
inflame their hearts, and strengthen theirwills that henceforth they went through the entire world and
courageously and confidently proclaimed everywhere the teaching of Christ and sealed it with shedding
of their blood, renew, we beseech thee, the wondrous outpouring of Thy grace in our hearts also.

A. How grievously our minds are afflicted with ignorance concerning the nature and dignity of
those divine truths which form the object of faith, without which no man may hope for salvation. How
far men go astray from a just estimation of earthly goods, which too often are put before the soul itself.
How often our hearts, do not beat with love of the Creator as they ought, but rather with an ignoble lust
for creatures. How often are we led by a false respect for human judgement, when we ought to profess
openly the precepts of Jesus Christ and to reduce them to action with a sincere heart and with the loss, if
need be, of our worldly substance. What weakness we manifest in embracing and carrying with a serene
and willing heart the crosses of this life. I which alone can make the Christian a worthy follower of his
divine Master.

L. O Holy Spirit, enlighten our minds, cleanse our hearts, and give new strength to our wills; to
such a degree, at least, that we may clearly recognize the value of our soul, and in like manner. Despise
the perishable goods of this world, that we may love God above all things and for the love of Him, our
neighbor as ourselves; that we may not only be free from in professing our faith publicly, but rather may
glory in it; finally, that we may accept not only prosperity but also adversity as from the hand of the Lord,
with all confidence that He will turn all things into good for those who lovingly tend towards Him. Grant,
we beseech Thee, that we, by constantly answering the sweet impulses of Thy grace and doing that
which is good with a persevering heart, may deserve one day to receive the rich reward of glory
everlasting. Amen.

(Seventh Day)
The Epistle of St. Jude... verse 21:

"Keep yourselves in the love of God.”

L. I love Thee, O Jesus, who are perfect charity; Thine essence art true God and true man; in
whom are contained the treasures of the Divinity and all the fullness of grace which descends to us upon
this earth.

A. I love Thee, dear Jesus, who for love of me hast made Thyself like unto me: enkindle within
me the flame of Thy sacred love, which Thou didst bring from heaven, that loving Thee, I may grow into
Thy likeness.

L. I love Thee, divine Jesus, my Lord and Master, because Thou has redeemed and freed me,
poor slave of sin, by Thy Precious Blood of Thy sweet mercy, grant that I may enjoy the full fruit of Thy
Redemption.

A. O sweetest Jesus, I implore that I may love Thee more and more!

L. Most loving Redeemer, at Thy departure from this world Thou didst not wish to leave us
orphans. In Thy compassionate love Thou didst institute the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar, wherein
Thou hast given us Thyself in order to draw our hearts to Thee and enrich us with the plentitude of Thy
graces. In this sacred mystery it is Thy desire to hear our prayers and to be our refuge in every need, our
support in all difficulties, our comfort in every affliction.

A. Thou art wonderful, O Lord, in all Thy works, but in none more wonderful than in the
Sacrament of Thy love. With deepest reverence and awe we behold the divine Majesty, whom heaven
and earth cannot contain, enclosed under the humble appearance of bread. Here the Creator and Ruler
of the entire universe condescends to dwell with the children of men and invites the poor and needy to
come to Him.

L. O Jesus, our Advocate, both High Priest and Lamb of God forever, it was for our redemption
and sanctification that Thou didst offer Thyself upon the altar of the Cross. In Thy boundless love Thou
didst desire that this sacrifice of salvation should be daily renewed throughout the entire world until the
end of time that through the merits of Thy Passion obtain the forgiveness of our sins and be filled with
Thy grace and blessing.

A. In every place there is a sacrifice and there is offered to My name, a clean oblation. The holy
Mass is our only means of worthily adoring and thanking our heavenly Father. Through this sacrifice, the
divine justice is unceasingly honored and appeased and the treasures of grace are opened to us. O God,
how impenetrable is Thy wisdom how infinite Thy power, how boundless Thy goodness and love!

(Eighth Day)
The Epistle of St. Jude... verse 23:

"… but others, save, snatching them from the fire."

L. Ask what Thou wilt, O dearest Lord

Nothing will we deny;
 But only give us countless souls
For Thee before we die.

A. Let others pray about themselves,

Thy grace leads many ways;
Give us souls, ‘tis thus
Thy Spirit in us prays.

L. A life-long sorrow, if thou wilt,

And sharp enduring pain;
All, all were light, if souls for Thee
Might be the precious gain.

A. Tears will be sweet, for Thou has wept

And blood, if needs must be;
No cost too great to purchase souls,
O dearest Lord for Thee.

L. Whatever be the price, O Lord,

This grace to us impart

A. Souls from the world and sin set free,

Souls for Thy Sacred Heart.

L. Eternal God, Creator of all things, remember that the souls of infidels have been created by
Thee and formed to Thine own image and likeness.

A. Behold, O Lord, how to Thy dishonor hell is being filled with these same souls. Remember that
Jesus Christ, Thine only Son, has suffered a most cruel death for their Salvation. Do not permit, we
beseech Thee, O Lord, that Thy divine Son be despised any longer by infidels, but rather be Thou
appeased by the prayers of Thy saints and of the Church the most holy spouse of Thy Son, and vouchsafe
to be mindful of Thy mercy. Forget their idolatry and infidelities bring them also to know Him whom
Thou didst send, Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who is our health, life, and resurrection through whom
we have been redeemed and saved, to whom be all glory forever. Amen.

L. Divine Heart of Jesus, convert sinners, save the dying, deliver the holy souls in purgatory.

A. Almighty and everlasting God, who seekest not the death of sinners, but always that they may
live graciously receive our prayer, and deliver the heathen from the worship of idols and gather them
into Thy Holy Church unto the praise and glory of Thy name. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

(Ninth Day)
The Epistle of St. Jude... verse 25:

"...to the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, belong glory and majesty dominion
and authority, before all time, and now, and forever. Amen."
 L. We pray Thee, O Almighty and Eternal God, who through Jesus Christ has revealed Thy glory to
all nations, to preserve the works of Thy mercy that Thy Church, being spread through the whole world,
may continue with unchanging faith in the confession of Thy Name.

A. We pray Thee, who alone art good and holy, to endow with heavenly knowledge sincere zeal,
and sanctity of life, our Sovereign Pontiff, the vicar of our Lord Jesus Christ, | in the government of His
Church: | likewise our beloved bishop all other bishops, prelates, and pastors of the Church and
especially those who are appointed to exercise among us the functions of the holy ministry, and conduct
Thy people in the ways of salvation.

L. We pray Thee, O God of might, wisdom, and justice, through whom authority is rightly
administered, laws are enacted, and judgement decreed, assist with Thy Holy Spirit of Counsel and
Fortitude the President of the Philippines that his administration may be conducted in righteousness and
be eminently useful to Thy people over whom he presides by encouraging due respect for virtue and
religion, by a faithful execution of the laws in justice and mercy, and by restraining vice and immorality.
Let the light of Thy divine wisdom direct the deliberations of Congress and shine forth in all proceedings
and laws framed for our rule and government so that they may tend to the preservation of peace, the
promotion of national happiness, the increase of industry, sobriety, and useful knowlege; and may
perpetuate to us the blessings of equal liberty.

A. We pray for His Honor, the Mayor of Manila, for the members of the Board, for all judges,
magistrates, and others officers who are appointed to guard our political welfare that they may be
enabled, by Thy powerful protection, to discharge the duties of their respective stations with honesty
and ability.

L. We recommend likewise to Thine unbounded mercy all our brethren and fellow citizens
throughout the Philippines that they may be blessed in the knowledge and sanctified in the observance
of Thy most holy law, that they may be preserved in union and in that peace which the world cannot
give, and that after enjoying the blessings of this life, they may be admitted to those which are eternal.

A. Finally, we pray to Thee, O Lord of mercy, to remember the souls of Thy servants departed
who are gone before us with the sign of faith and repose in the sleep of peace the souls of our parents,
relatives, and friends the souls of those who, when living. were devotees of St. Jude, and particularly of
such as are lately deceased the souls of all benefactors who proved their claim to our grateful and
charitable remembrance. To these, O Lord, and to all who rest in Christ, grant, we beseech Thee, a place
of refreshment, light, and everlasting peace, through the same Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior. Amen.

NOVENA PRAYERS

All: O GLORIOUS APOSTLE,

St. Jude Thaddeus, true relative of Jesus and Mary, I salute thee through the most Sacred Heart
of Jesus! Through this Heart, I praise and thank God for all the graces He has bestowed upon thee.
Humbly prostrate before thee, I implore thee through this Heart to look down upon me with
compassion. Oh, despise not my poor prayers; let not my trust be confounded. To thee, God has granted
the privilege of aiding mankind in the most desperate cases. Oh, come to my aid, that I may praise the
mercies of God! All my life I will be grateful to thee and will be thy faithful client, until I can thank thee in
heaven. Amen.
 L. Blessed Apostle, with confidence we invoke thee!

A. Blessed Apostle, with confidence we invoke thee!

L. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, aid us in our distress!

A. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, aid us in our distress!

Pray for us, that before death, we may expiate all our sins by sincere repentance and the worthy
reception of the holy sacraments!
Pray for us, that we may appease the Divine Justice and obtain a favorable judgement!
Pray for us, that we may be admitted into the company of the blessed to rejoice in the presence
of our God forever.
Most Holy Apostle, St. Jude Thaddeus, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the name of the
traitor who delivered thy beloved Master into the hands of His enemies has caused thee to be forgotten
by many, but the Church honors and invokes thee universally as the patron of hopeless cases and of
things despaired of.
Pray for me, who am so miserable; make use, I implore thee, of that particular privilege accorded
to thee to bring visible and speedy help where help almost despaired of. Come to my assistance in this
great need that I may receive the consolations and succor of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations
and sufferings, particularly (here make your request) and that may bless God with thee and all the elect
forever.

I promise thee, O Blessed Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor and I will never cease to
honor thee as my special and powerful patron and to do all in my power to encourage devotion to thee.
Amen.

L. St. Jude Thaddeus, pray for us!

A. And for all who invoke thy aid!

Let Us Pray
O St. Jude Thaddeus, thou relative of Jesus Christ, thou glorious apostle and martyr, renowned
for thy virtues and miracles, faithful and prompt intercessor of all who honor thee and trust in thee!
Thou art a powerful patron and helper in grievous afflictions. I come to thee and entreat thee from the
depths of my heart, come to my aid with thy powerful intercession, for thou hast received from God the
privilege to assist with thy manifest help, those who almost despair of all hope. Look down upon me: my
life is a life of crosses, my days are days of tribulation and my heart is an ocean of bitterness. All my paths
are strewn with thorns and scarcely one moment passes but is witnesses of my tears and sighs;
uneasiness, discouragement, mistrust and almost despair prey upon my soul. Thou can't not forsake me
in this sad plight. I will not depart from thee until thou hast heard me. Oh hasten to my aid, I will be
grateful to thee all my life. I will honor thee as my special patron. I will thank God for the graces
bestowed upon thee and will encourage devotion to thee according to my power. Amen.

L. St. Jude Thaddeus, pray for us.

A . And for all who invoke thy aid.

OH MY GOD,
 I firmly believe, that Thou art really and corporally present in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar.
I adore Thee here present, from the very depths of my heart, and I worship Thy sacred presence with all
possible humility. O my soul, what joy to have Jesus Christ always with us, and to be able to speak to
Him, heart to heart, with all confidence. Grant, O Lord, that I having adored Thy divine Majesty, here on
earth in this wonderful Sacrament, may be able to adore You eternally in heaven. Amen.

(One Our Father, Hail Mary & Glory Be... for your Special Intentions)

BENEDICTION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

(if the Blessed Sacrament is exposed)

BLESSING FOR THE SICK

Grant, almighty and eternal God, everlasting health to those who believe. Hear us for thy sick,
for whom we implore the aid of Thy tender mercy, that being restored to bodily health they may give
thanks to Thee in Thy church, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

They shall lay their hands upon the sick and they shall recover. May Jesus, the Son of Mary, the
Lord and Redeemer of the world, through the merits and intercession of His Holy apostle Jude Thaddeus
and all His saints, show them favor and mercy. Amen.
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Novena Text from the National Shrine of Saint Jude Thaddeus, (Mendiola, Malacañang, San
Miguel, Manila)