St. Jude Thaddeus
Patron of Desperate Causes

Saint Jude Thaddeus is thought to be one of the twelve apostles by many scholars. He is recognized in the Epistle of Jude as the brother of James and possibly a relative of Jesus. He traveled to Mesopotamia where he joined with Saint Simon in Persia. They were martyred together in Persia and their feast day is celebrated on October 28. Over the centuries, Saint Jude has been asked to intercede in hopeless causes.

This chaplet has nine beads with the medal of Saint Jude at one end and a crucifix at the other.

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Prayers

Begin by saying the Prayer to St. Jude Thaddeus:
Most Holy Apostle, St. Jude Thaddeus, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the name of the traitor who delivered your beloved Master into the hands of his enemies has caused you to be forgotten by many. But the true Church honors you as the Patron of Things Despaired Of; pray for me, that finally I may receive the consolations and the succor of Heaven in all my necessities, tribulations and sufferings, particularly (here name your petition) and that I may praise God with you and all the saints throughout Eternity.

On each bead say a Hail Mary and the following invocation:
St. Jude, Apostle and Martyr, and kinsman of Our Lord Jesus Christ, of Mary and of Joseph, intercede for us.

At end say following prayer:
O Holy St. Jude, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to who God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return I promise to make known your name and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude pray for us and all who invoke your aid.

To " make known " the name of St. Jude

The St. Jude novena is unique in that traditionally when you pray to St. Jude you are told you must "promise to publish your request or thanks and encourage devotion to St. Jude". 
What does this mean???
By publishing your message (typically in a newspaper) you demonstrate your faith and commitment to letting God through St. Jude help bring change to your life.  This faith is an important step in showing our openness to receiving God's response to our prayers.  Without such conviction, all of our prayers are doomed to fail.   

The St. Jude Novena Site offers a personalized, interactive experience with its visitors.  It provides extensive, original information related to St. Jude.  The St. Jude Novena Site is the only publication service that adds a special prayer message specific to the poster's request.  In return for publicizing your message, they ask for a modest payment of $10.00.

Other publication links

St. Jude Shrine

St. Jude Prayer Circle