We invite you to join us as we pray our yearly novena leading up to the feast of our monastery’s patron, St. Jude, on October 28. We include all our friends and benefactors in our intentions, and all those who have requested our prayers.
Concerning St. Jude, a Father of the Church, St. Cyril of Jerusalem (A.D. 315-386) said:
Jude is indeed worthy of admiration; for his desire is that the glory of Christ should shine forth as the sun does on the material world. His zeal for the salvation of souls was not yet satisfied, although he was among the chosen few to whom the Savior of men had revealed himself. The burning charity which filled St. Jude’s heart toward his fellow creatures made him ardently desire that the knowledge and love of his divine Master should be extended to everyone.
Hymn to St. Jude
Sung to the tune of “We Gather Together To Ask the Lord’s Blessing” (tune here)
Saint Jude we thank thee, we praise thee, we bless thee;
for thine intercession and help at all times.
Please stand by us always to help us and guide us,
to know and do God’s will eternally.
Novena Prayer to St. Jude
Most holy Apostle St. Jude, 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, 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 is 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 I may bless God with thee and all the saints forever. I promise thee, O blessed St. 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.