Novenas · Prayer for the season you are in

Bring your need.
Make room for hope.

Nine days of prayer. A rhythm you can return to.

A novena is a practice of prayer over nine days, often offered for a particular intention. Ask St. Jude to pray with you as you bring your need to God.

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A little structure.
A personal intention.

Choose a theme that speaks to what you are carrying. Each complete journey includes a daily prayer, a Scripture reference, a reflection question, and a practical action. Begin on any date, keep track of your days, and print the whole journey if you prefer to pray away from a screen.

You can pray for yourself or someone else. Along the way, join us in remembering every intention entrusted to the Turn to St. Jude prayer book.

Choose a novena

What is on your heart?

Nine Days of Hope is ready to begin. Explore sample prayers and ideas for the four journeys we are developing next.

Available now · Complete nine-day journey

When you feel overwhelmed or alone.

Find a little space for prayer, companionship, and your next step in hope.

Sample prayer, reflection & action

A prayer to begin

St. Jude, pray with me when everything feels too much. Ask God to steady my heart and help me recognize the care around me. Give me courage to reach out, accept help, and take one small step today. Amen.

Something to consider

What is weighing on me most, and what kind of support would help today?

One small action

Reach out to one trusted person. A simple “Could we talk?” or “Would you pray for me?” is enough to begin.

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Planned journey · Sample prayer

Healing & strength.

For illness, recovery, caregivers, and the people you hold in your heart.

Sample prayer, reflection & action

A prayer to begin

St. Jude, pray for the person I hold in my heart. Ask God for healing, strength, and comfort. Guide those who care for them, and help us offer patient, practical love through the days ahead. Amen.

Something to consider

What care or companionship would make today a little easier?

One small action

Ask what would help, or offer one specific kindness: a meal, a call, company, or help with an everyday task.

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Planned journey · Sample prayer

Family & relationships.

For patience, understanding, difficult conversations, and those we love.

Sample prayer, reflection & action

A prayer to begin

St. Jude, pray for our family and the relationships we carry before God. Help us listen with patience, speak with honesty, and act with kindness. Ask God for wisdom about what needs to change and courage for the next good step. Amen.

Something to consider

Where could I listen more carefully, or ask for wise support?

One small action

Choose one safe, thoughtful step: listen without interrupting, offer a sincere apology, or seek counsel before a difficult conversation.

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Planned journey · Sample prayer

Work, money & daily needs.

For uncertainty about work, making ends meet, and providing for those who depend on us.

Sample prayer, reflection & action

A prayer to begin

St. Jude, pray for me as I face uncertainty about work and daily needs. Ask God to guide me toward honest opportunities and people who can help. Give me patience, clear judgment, and courage to take the next manageable step. Amen.

Something to consider

Which need is most urgent, and whom could I ask for practical help?

One small action

Choose one task within reach: prepare a question, contact someone who can help, or identify one useful opportunity.

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Planned journey · Sample prayer

Grief, loss & finding a way forward.

For sorrow, remembrance, change, and the days when words are hard to find.

Sample prayer, reflection & action

A prayer to begin

St. Jude, pray with me in my sorrow. Bring before God the love and loss I carry. Help me receive companionship, make room for remembrance, and find enough strength for today. Hold in prayer all who are grieving beside me. Amen.

Something to consider

What would feel caring today: remembrance, company, quiet, or practical help?

One small action

Share a memory with someone who will listen, make a quiet moment for remembrance, or ask for company. Choose what feels possible today.

The complete nine-day journey is being developed. You can pray with this sample now.

Begin where you are.

You do not need perfect words. Use a prayer here, adapt it to your intention, or speak from your heart.

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Our approach to these novenas

Our prayers and reflections use original, contemporary devotional language, drawing on Scripture and the themes of faith, hope, and compassion. Familiar prayers such as the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be can be included in your own prayer time.

For an established Shrine resource, explore the National Shrine’s official novena booklet ↗.