Prayer to St. Jude in Difficult Circumstances of Life

Saint Jude! You were blessed to belong to the family of Christ the Savior, the most glorious apostle and martyr. You shine with great virtues, a faithful intercessor for those who honor you and turn to you with trust! You are our guardian and advocate in the most difficult circumstances. Therefore I stand before you and beg from the depths of my heart:

Come to my aid with your mighty intercession, for you have from God the grace to swiftly help those who have lost all hope of salvation. Look upon me mercifully!

My life is a life of crosses, and the days of my life are a sea of suffering. The roads of my life are covered with thorns, and every moment of it bears witness to tears and sighs. To increase my misfortune, dark thoughts creep into my heart. Restlessness, timidity, lack of trust, even debauchery press upon my heart. Providence is hidden before my eyes, and faith wavers in my heart. Such thoughts plunge me into black clouds of sorrow. Do not leave me in this grievous state, but come to my aid!

I humbly ask you: look mercifully upon me and do not reject my petition. May my trust not be betrayed! God has endowed you with the grace to aid those who have fallen into hopeless circumstances. Therefore, I, who also find myself in distress, ask you to intercede before Christ the Savior. All my life I will offer you my gratitude and will glorify your name and honor you as my special guardian. I will thank God for the blessings received through your mediation, and with all my strength I will spread the glory of your name. Amen.

Source: kyrios.org.ua