Prayer to Saint Jude Thaddeus for Urgent Causes: How to Fulfill the Purpose Correctly

The prayer to Saint Jude Thaddeus is an act of deep faith carried out with hope, focusing on divine intercession for impossible causes, desperate situations, and urgent needs.

The secret is not in the length of the request, but in the unwavering trust that help will come when all seems lost.

Below, you will find the prayer and a practical step-by-step guide to fulfill this purpose.

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Prayer to Saint Jude Thaddeus (for difficult and desperate cases)

Most holy Apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally, as the patron of difficult cases, of things almost despaired of.

Pray for me, I am so helpless and alone. Intercede with God for me that He bring visible and speedy help where help is almost despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven in all my necessities. Amen.

Step-by-step guide to fulfill the prayer purpose

1 – Mark the starting day

  • Set a specific date to begin (many devotees choose the 28th of the month).
  • Commit to the cycle without hesitation.

2 – Set a fixed time

  • Morning: ideal to start the day with renewed hope.
  • Evening: ideal to calm the heart before sleeping.
  • The key is to create a habit of trust.

3 – Preparation before praying

  • Put your phone on silent.
  • Take a few deep breaths to calm your anxiety.
  • Hold an image or medal of Saint Jude (if you have one).

4 – Say the full prayer

  • Read slowly, feeling every word.
  • Focus on the feeling of relief, not the problem.

5 – Set your personal intention

  • Visualize your specific “impossible” situation being resolved.
  • Be honest and direct about your urgent need.

6 – Always conclude the same way

  • Take a brief moment of silence to feel the peace.
  • Pray an Our Father or Hail Mary (optional).

7 – Maintain consistency

  • Even if the situation seems unchanged, do not stop praying.
  • If you miss a day, resume immediately with double faith.

Important recommendations for the purpose

  • Focus solely on this specific request; do not scatter your energy.
  • The value lies in your trust in the impossible, not just the repetition.
  • Keep your purpose private until the grace is received.