The Novena to St. Jude Thaddeus is a nine-day devotion directed to the 'apostle of difficult and desperate causes.' St. Jude Thaddeus, cousin of the Lord and son of Mary of Clopas, has been invoked since the early centuries of the Church when human trials seem to have no solution. Through this novena, the faithful meditate on absolute trust in the power of God, strength in adversity, and hope that never disappoints, asking for the powerful intercession of the holy apostle. Praying it prepares the heart for his liturgical feast (October 28), renewing the faith that 'for God nothing is impossible' (Lk 1:37).
Traditionally, it is prayed from October 19 to 27, culminating on the 28th (his feast day), although it can be done at any time of need. Each day begins with the Act of Contrition, followed by the initial prayer to St. Jude Thaddeus. Then, the specific intention and reflection are read, and the prayer of the day is recited. To conclude, the daily final prayer can be added, and at the end of the nine days, the litany to St. Jude. It is recommended to confess and participate in the Eucharist during the novena.
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