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| In Honor of St. Jude
Glorious Apostle, St. Jude Thaddeus, I salute you through the Sacred Hear of Jesus. Through His Heart I praise and thank God for all the graces He has bestowed upon you. I implore you, through His love to look upon me with compassion. Do not despise my poor prayer. Do not let my trust be confounded! God has granted to you 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 your grateful client until I can than you in heaven. Amen. St. Jude, pray for us, And for all who invoke your aid. Glory be to the Father… St. Jude Novena "DO NOT FORSAKE ME IN MY SADNESS" To come to your altar our faith brings us here And bring us God's strength for which we now plead. St. Jude, Apostle of Christ, listen to our prayer! That all people, regardless of race, creed or personal differences may live in social harmony, listen to our prayer! That all people will retain their health and that the sick, especially (mention your request), will regain their health according to God's holy will, listen to our prayer! That God will grant eternal rest to our departed relatives and friends (mention your request), and to all departed souls, listen to our prayer! That God will grant us our special intentions, particularly
(mention your request), and for the intentions of all people devoted
to you, listen to our prayer Supplication of Christ in Agony Hear my prayer, O God, give ear to my supplications! In your faithfulness answer me, in your righteousness! Enter not into judgment with your servant for no one living is righteous before you. For the enemy has pursued me, has crushed my life to the ground, and has made me sit in darkness like those long dead. Therefore my spirit faints within me; my heart within me is appalled. I remember the days of old, I meditate on all that you have done; I muse on what your hands have wrought, I stretch out my hands to you; my soul thirsts for you like a parched land. Make haste to answer me, O God, My spirit fails! Hide not your face from me, lest I be like those who go down to the Pit, Let me hear in the mourning of your steadfast love, for in you I put my trust. Teach me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. Deliver me, O God, from my enemies. I have fled to you for refuge! Glory be to the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be world without end. Amen. The
Epistle of St. Jude But as for you, beloved, build up yourselves upon your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit. Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto life everlasting. And some, who are judged, reprove; but others, save, snatching them from the fire. And to others be merciful with fear, hating even the garment which is soiled by the flesh. Now to him who is able to preserve you without sin
and to set you before the presence of his glory, without blemish
in gladness, 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. Prayer in Great Affliction St. Jude Thaddeus, relative of Jesus Christ, glorious Apostle and martyr, renowned for your virtues and miracles, faithful and prompt intercessor of all who honor you and trust in you! You are a powerful patron and helper in great afflictions. I entreat you from the depths of my heart; come to my aid with your powerful intercession, for you have received from God the privilege to assist with your visible help those who almost despair of all hope. Look down upon me. Time and again I find myself discouraged and depressed by the troubles I must face. I know that others around me have burdens as heavy or heavier than mine but I sometimes come close to despairing that I will be able to continue carrying mine. Overwhelmed by these thoughts, I ask your help. Do not forsake me in my sadness. Hasten to my aid.
I will be grateful to you all my life and will honor you as my special
patron. I will than God for the graces bestowed upon you, and will
encourage honor to you to best of my ability. Amen. Glorious Apostle and martyr, St. Jude Thaddeus, whose
life and accomplishments we celebrate and who used your gifts and
talents to bring Christ's love to many people, pray for us today
that the love of Christ in our lives may increase. Pray that we
may renounce every sinful habit and refrain from all selfish actions.
May we always know your intercession in danger and difficulty, and
may we safely reach heaven to adore with you the most Holy Trinity,
the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen. Confusion of the names of St. Jude and the traitor, Judas, effectively discouraged devotion to the saint for many centuries. Devotion to him, consequently, has been of centuries. Devotion to him, consequently, has been of relatively recent origin although there is evidence that this devotion was held in high esteem during the Middle Ages. Impetus to this devotion was undoubtedly given by Our Lord Himself who, in a vision, directed St. Bridget of Sweden to St. Jude with great faith and confidence. "In accordance with his surname, Thaddeus -- the amiable, loving," said Our Lord, "he will show himself most willing to give help." The Gospel tells us that St. Jude was a brother of St. James the Less, also one of the twelve Apostles. These two together with tow other brothers (one St. Simeon of Jerusalem) are described by St. Matthew (13:55) as the "brethren" of Jesus. In the Hebrew language, the word "brethren" indicates a near relationship. Tradition has it that St. Jude's father, Cleophas, was murdered because of his forthright and outspoken devotion to the risen Christ. Mary Cleophas, the mother of St. Jude and St. James the Less, was a cousin of the Virgin Mary. After her death, miracles were attributed to her intercession. St. Jude is shown, traditionally, as carrying the image of Jesus in his had. This represents, according to tradition--our principal source of knowledge of the saint--the imprint of the Divine Countenance that was entrusted to him by Our Lord. The circumstances were these: King Abagaro of Edessa, who suffered from leprosy, sent word to Jesus asking Him to come and cure him. With this request, we are told. the King sent an artist to return with a picture of the master. Impressed with his great faith, Our Lord pressed His Image on a cloth and gave it to St. Jude to bring to the King of Edessa and cure him. The King was cured and together with most of his subjects was converted to Christianity. After the death and resurrection of Jesus, St. Jude traveled throughout Mesopotamia for a period of ten years, preaching and converting many to Christianity. He probably returned to Jerusalem for the Council of the Apostles, and then he and St. Simon visited Libya and Persia where many more converts were made. St. Jude died a martyr's death. Tradition tells us that he was clubbed, possibly into insensibility, and his head was then shattered with a broad ax. Sometime after his death, St. Jude's body was brought to Rome and placed in a crypt in St. Peter's Basilica. Vatican Council II directed that all devotions to the Blessed Mother and the angels and saints should bring the faithful to fuller appreciation of the Sacred Liturgy, and that the devotions should also harmonize with the liturgical seasons of the Church. This devotion to St.. Jude has been written in accord with these wished of Vatican Council II. Vatican Council II, in its Constitution on the Church,
recalls the union that the Church on earth has with the Apostle,
martyrs and all the saints in heaven. The Council, in the Constitutions
on the Church and the Liturgy, warmly recommends that this union
be fostered by prayer and devotion, because our companionship with
the saints joins us to Christ, from whom issues the life and grace
of God's people. The authentic devotion to the saints will be measured,
the Council says, by the intensity of the active love of the faithful,
who seek the intercession of the saints. A novena is a devotion performed for nine consecutive
days or nine other consecutive periods. To make a novena with greater
fruit one should participate in the sacramental prayer of the Church.
One should also have greater confidence in God and in the intercession
of the Saint in whose honor the novena is made. "Those who promote this devotion shall have their names written in My heart, never to be forgotten". Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is rooted in our human hearts as we respond in love to the Son of God made man. It is a beating of our hearts in unison with His. To express that love, these nine meditations -based on the traditional prayer of the Sacred Heart of Jesus-can easily be used throughout the year. We suggest you read, or better still, pray one prayer each day for a period of nine days. By doing so you will be offering your own personal novena, which is reminiscent of the nine First Fridays which have been so much a part of the devotion to the Sacred Heart. There is no need to limit the use of these beautiful prayers to the nine days. Since a novena is basically a commitment to prayer for a period of time, these nine prayers can help you develop a sense of dedication and a habit of daily prayer. Merciful Jesus, I consecrate myself today and always
to Your Most Sacred Heart. Prayer: With open arms, O Lord, You continue to embrace the universe. I know I am a small part of the universe, Yet in your eyes I am also a very important part. Lord, I welcome your embrace. It is by my surrendering to You that You are able to bring me closer to Your Heart-the source of all love, compassion and kindness. Pause for personal Mediation Our Father… Scripture Reading: "They brought children to be touched by Him. When the disciples saw this, they scolded them. But Jesus said: "Let the children come to Me. Do not discourage them. The Kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Trust Me when I tell you that whoever does not accept the Kingdom of God as a child will not enter it." Luke 18:15-17 Prayer: With open arms, O Lord, we are orphans-lost, abandoned and alone. With you we are saved. Jesus, protect the children of the world. Give me the grace to be an example of your love to them. Pause for Personal Mediation Our Father… Prayer: Lord, allow Your healing hand to heal me. Most loving Heart of Jesus, bring me health in body and spirit that I may serve You with all my strength. Pause for Personal Mediation Our Father… Prayer: Lord, it is written that You care especially for the lost sheep in this world. Today I place into Your hands someone I care about deeply (mention a particular person) To be lost is a terrible feeling, to be unknown and unsure is to live in fear. You know us so well. Let this day, Lord, be another step closer to Your heart for myself and for (mention a particular person). Pause for personal Mediation Our Father… Prayer: O Lord, Your generosity knows no limits! Your burning desire to be one with us knows no bounds! You gave Yourself in Bethlehem, in Galilee, at Calvary. In the gift of our Eucharist You continue to give of Yourself day in and day out. You give us the Eucharist, "so that sins might be forgiven." You give us yourself so that we might "have life, life to the fullest." Today, Lord, I ask You to forgive my selfishness, my pettiness, my sins. Help me live like You lived-a life lived for others, filled with the fullness of grace. Pause for Personal meditation Our Father… Prayer: O Lord, You were no stranger to sorrow, to the loss of family and dear friends. You even knew the fear of death. Whey, Lord, did you face such trials? Was it so You could understand me in my times of trial? Lord, I know You are a God who does not love from afar but loves and cares and saves with all Your heart. I know You suffered in order to show me how to suffer. Lord, I offer You my suffering today; do with it as You will, for it is a powerful gift. It is Yours, Lord; let it be my way of saying "I love You." Pause for personal mediation Our Father… Prayer: Lord, it is only because of the foolishness of Your cross that life makes sense. You abandoned Your own life to teach me what really matters. How I strive after foolish things and use people rather than love people and use things. You died the shameful death on the cross to teach us the joyful lesson in life. Today, Lord, give me the courage to love what is important and to forsake all that is self-serving and deceitful. May my heart be like Your Heart today-filled with compassion and kindness for all. Pause for personal Meditation Our Father… Prayer: Lord, if only we believed fully in You. Our Holy Father's motto is "You are everything." Help me believe that You are every answer to every problem, that You are everywhere to guide, strengthen, encourage and lead. Yes, I believe in You, but my faith is often weak. In times of trial I doubt You and in times of joy I forget You. In the patience of Your Heart, Lord, continue to reveal Yourself to me everywhere. Thank you, Lord for the gift of faith in You. Pause for personal mediation Our Father… Prayer: O Lord, how often I wonder where life will lead. Where am I going-how will it end? Life ends where life began-with You, Lord. You said of Yourself, "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the End." I am Yours, Lord-yesterday, today, forever. I am Yours Lord forgive my past, bring light and peace to my present, and prepare me with a generous heart for the future. I know You will be there for me, My Lord and My God. Pause for personal mediation |
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