Novena prayer to Saint Jude, the saint of desperate causes and difficult situations. This prayer can be recited for nine consecutive days to ask for Saint Jude's intercession in a time of particular need.

First Day:

O Saint Jude, faithful apostle and friend of Jesus, I come to you with gratitude in my heart for your powerful intercession in times of despair. I trust in your love and compassion. Saint Jude, I beg you to help me in my difficult situation [state your intention here]. I ask you to give me the grace of strength, hope and perseverance to get through these dark times in my life. Please intercede for me with God, our heavenly Father, and help me to find peace and consolation. Amen.

Day Two:

O Saint Jude, courageous apostle, you carried the Gospel of Jesus to distant regions, spreading the light of faith. Please help me find the light in my own life, especially in these dark times [mention your intention here]. Show me the path of hope and trust in God. Saint Jude, intercede for me and for all those who find themselves in desperate situations. Give us the strength to persevere in faith. Amen.

Third day:

O St Jude, model of humility and patience, I turn to you in humility, acknowledging my limitations and weakness. I ask you to help me accept my present situation [mention your intention here] with patience and courage. Saint Jude, intercede for me that I may find inner peace, trust in God, and the grace to overcome the challenges before me. Amen.

Fourth day:

O Saint Jude, apostle of divine love, you have been chosen by Jesus to be a witness to his infinite mercy. I beg you to help me feel God's love and mercy in my life, especially in my difficult situation [mention your intention here]. Saint Jude, I ask you to obtain for me the grace of total trust in God's love and abandonment to his will. Intercede for me, Saint Jude, that I may experience spiritual healing and consolation. Amen.

Fifth day:

O St Jude, model of unshakeable faith, you persevered in faith despite challenges and trials. Please obtain for me the grace of faith in God in my own difficult situation [mention your intention here]. Saint Jude, intercede for me that my faith may grow and strengthen, even in the midst of uncertainty. Help me to maintain my trust in God, knowing that he hears my prayers. Amen.

(Continue this prayer for the next four days, adjusting the prayer intention each day according to your specific needs.)

Day Six:

O holy Jude, model of steadfast faith, you persevered in faith despite challenges and trials. Please obtain for me the grace of faith in God in my own difficult situation [mention your intention here]. Saint Jude, intercede for me that my faith may grow and strengthen, even in the midst of uncertainty. Help me to maintain my trust in God, knowing that he hears my prayers. Amen.

Day Seven:

O St Jude, model of unwavering faith, you persevered in faith despite challenges and trials. Please obtain for me the grace of faith in God in my own difficult situation [mention your intention here]. Saint Jude, intercede for me that my faith may grow and strengthen, even in the midst of uncertainty. Help me to maintain my trust in God, knowing that he hears my prayers. Amen.

Eighth day:

O St Jude, model of steadfast faith, you persevered in faith despite challenges and trials. Please obtain for me the grace of faith in God in my own difficult situation [mention your intention here]. Saint Jude, intercede for me that my faith may grow and strengthen, even in the midst of uncertainty. Help me to maintain my trust in God, knowing that he hears my prayers. Amen.

Ninth day:

O Saint Jude, model of steadfast faith, you persevered in faith despite challenges and trials. Please obtain for me the grace of faith in God in my own difficult situation [mention your intention here]. Saint Jude, intercede for me that my faith may grow and strengthen, even in the midst of uncertainty. Help me to maintain my trust in God, knowing that he hears my prayers. Amen.

Saint Jude, beloved apostle, I turn to you with gratitude for your intercession and compassionate love. I beg you to continue to watch over me in my difficult situation [mention your intention here]. Saint Jude, I entrust my worries and concerns to you, knowing that you are the saint of hopeless causes. Please intercede for me with God, that I may receive the grace of peace, healing, and strength to face all difficulties. Amen.

May this novena to Saint Jude bring you comfort, hope, and answers to your prayers in times of despair. St Jude is known for his powerful intercession, and his faithfulness to Jesus makes him an inspiring model of perseverance and faith. Remember to adjust the prayers according to your personal needs and intentions.