Saint Jude, also referred to as Thaddaeus, was a sibling to St. James the Less and a kinsman to Jesus himself. A member of Jesus’ Twelve Apostles, Saint Jude is recorded to have spread the Gospel across various regions including Judea, Samaria, Idumaea, Syria, Mesopotamia, and Libya.
Historical sources, including writings by Eusebius, suggest that he made his way back to Jerusalem in AD 62, playing a significant role in the appointment of his brother, St. Simeon, as the Bishop of Jerusalem. Saint Jude also contributed to Christian literature, penning an epistle aimed at the Eastern Churches, particularly those converts from Judaism. His letter stands as a strong rebuke against the heretical teachings of the Simonians, Nicolaites, and Gnostics.
Saint Jude is believed to have met his martyrdom in Armenia, under Persian rule at the time. It is important to note that Armenia’s conversion to Christianity was not fully realized until the 3rd century.
His life, aside from these notable events, remains largely unknown. According to legends, he may have traveled to Beirut and Edessa and potentially faced martyrdom alongside St. Simon in Persia. Saint Jude is often sought after in times of desperation, as his letter in the New Testament highlights the importance of perseverance under difficult and trying circumstances, drawing parallels to the endurance shown by the forefathers of faith. His status as the patron saint of desperate situations is commemorated on his feast day, October 28.
It is crucial to differentiate Saint Jude from Judas Iscariot, the apostle who betrayed Jesus. Judas Iscariot’s despair following his betrayal highlights a lack of faith in God’s mercy, a stark contrast to the steadfastness and trust advocated by Saint Jude.
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pray for all of our family amen
MAY DE LORD MY GOD 4GIVE ALL OUR SIN AMEN.
Pray for me and entire family of the whole world. Amen.
Oh st.jude pray 4 us!and my difficult needs…
St. Jude pray 4 us, my condition,family, heal my father, and all that is in great pain.
St.Jude be my mediator for the error that I have committed and pray for me to Jesus our Lord especially in my most difficult times and to forgive me. Unburden the anxiety and fear in me and please pray that all will be smooth sailing and ask god to be in the midst of these controversies to act as catalyst in order that everything will be in order and that the highest officials stop the fight for the well being of our province and I pray that nobody will be sacrificed.
Please intercede for me
St Jude whisper in Jesus’s ear to return America to you and mother Mary. I ask you to help intercede and raise up mighty warriors for Our Savior, amen
St. Jude Thaddaeus, please pray for us during these harsh attacks towards the Catholic Church. and help me in my work situation.
St. Jude please pray for me and my brother.. Amin..
St. Jude Thaddeus please pray for me and my brother.. Amin..
st. Jude Thaddeus kindly intercede for restoration of good health of my wife n sister n law in their sickness
St. Jude pls interceede for oir faamily’s siccess in all our undertakings in our work. Andd for mmyu Mum’ks heaaing ofpains in her legs anad health condition. Pray for our safety everruwhere we are too. And for complete healing of my nieces conditions too. We akk these in Jesus Name. Amen
St. Jude pray for my family. Your name was forgotten by many coz of the traitor Judas Iscariot,but we honor and confess your wonderful and prompt intersection.
Hmmm ma name sake. Am so happy cos i ur name is ma confirmation name. Pls st Jude, intercede for me always 2 our Lord Jesus Christ 2 please have Mercy on me nd ma family and on the whole world. St Juda Thaddeus, pray for me and my family nd for those who invoke your aid. Amen.
Dear Lord, Forgive our sins and mercifully hear our prayers. Protect us and guide us always Lord. I pray for the sick Reuben, Eliza, Andrew,Velankanni,sameul, lemuel,sabrina,sameul and others Lord. Bless them Lord. Heal them Lord. We ask this in the through St Jude amen.
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Please help me St. Jude. I’m so desperate. I’ve been asking for your help for so long. Please do answer my prayers. Please do intercede for me.
St. Jude Thaddeus has always been one of my favorite Saints.
St. Jude is known in Portugal as being a great saint that we pray for and always get good results. May St. Jude Thaddeus be always with me.
Amen.
I love St Jude. I thank God working through my father for naming me after this great saint of faith. St Jude, continue to pray for us.
St. Jude, please pray for me and my whole family. Keep us safe and may you guide us all. Please also pray for our beloved country, the Philippines. Specially for the victims of calamities and the poor. For those in need and losing hope. AMEN
st jude sna po mtpos n problema ko s mga gmot risdin rivotril syclops xanor amiabel isang bgong gmot serenace ,akidin sna wg n un gmulo s isip ko sna wla n bmulong kalain bakekang panget sna wg n tmambay s lbas cla gami aldrin chris kalbo pls sna tmhmk n pristina sna wg n kmi mgkailangan ni pyt wg n rn sna sya mglakwatsa sna umuwi n cia maaga plgi sna wg nko mhilo mrnta matense sna wg nko guluhin ng taong nkkslmuha ko sna mgka gf nko ung mgnda pls sna mgnda araw ko plgi sna january p alis ni kuya emil pls sna bmli sya sskyn ngaun pls ptwd po s mga kslanan ko tnx amen
I prayed to St. Jude every day for months and he answered my prayers, saving my son. Now I say prayers of thanks to him every day.
Comment: Patrons saint of the needed
thank you saint jude, you are my patron saint. you are always by my side, I feel you when I have problems and I know you are there to help me.
Thank you, St. Jude.
Oh saint Jude grant my immediate request that is laid in my heart now.amen
St Jude thaddeus please pray for me as I desperately seek a job amen.
St Jude, and all the saints. Steve seeing oncologist monday31st. We need a miracle . for good news
about Steves scan. xxx Maria Pray for us
St Jude we are desperate. Please help us xx Maria & Steve
Comment: May our Saints of the day pray for us sinners.
Dearest Saint Jude, please hear my prayers and protect me and my family. Amen
Saint jude you know how heavy my heart and mind is right now. Pls pray for me that i may use the strrngth within me to give peace within me and to trust that whatever difficulties i have now will bear a good fruit for the future
St J please intercede for my sons who my husband and I are praying would amend their lives and their children too. we know you are the Saint who can make possible what seems impossible, my youngest needs a new job that is permanent, his responsibilities are many and I am sure he is worrying greatly about his many comitments. I also wish to thank God for the ray of hope presented to us – Thank you for interceding for us
D Mother ‘Lady of the Miraculous Medel thank you , St Joseph, St Anthony or Assis and all the Saints – Thank you
The Prayer to St Jude
O most holy apostle, Saint Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honoureth and invoketh thee universally, as the patron of hopeless cases, and of things almost despaired of.
Pray for me, who am so miserable. Make use, I implore thee, of that particular privilege accorded to thee, to bring visible and speedy help where help was almost despaired of.
Come to mine assistance in this great need, that I may receive the consolation and succor of Heaven in all my necessities, tribulations, and sufferings, particularly (here make your request) and that I may praise God with thee and all the elect throughout eternity.
I promise thee, O blessed Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favour, to always honour thee as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to thee.
Amen.
St. Jude I have worked my entire career to be successful. A committee voted to approve my promotion. DN (73) and CH (69) blocked the promotion. These two individuals have spent their lives destroying the lives and careers of other people. They step back smiling, smug and gloating about what they have done. Nobody will stop them. Nobody will help you. St. Jude PLEASE intervene and intercede on my behalf and ask the Heavenly Father to help me. Heavenly Father and St. Jude PLEASE touch the writing/ scoring/ deciding/ voting/judging/approving/choosing/ selecting/ mind/ heart/ soul/hand of the President and CEO to approve and grant the promotion I have rightfully earned and deserve. Someone has to have the courage, the strength, the wisdom to finally stand up for What is Right, What is Just, What is Fair. I have worked hard my entire career to accomplish a goal and I have earned my promotion. Heavenly Father and St. Jude Please Help Me. Heavenly Father and St. Jude Please Help Me. Heavenly Father and St. Jude Please Help Me. I Ask I Pray I Beg I Plead.
Saint Jude Thaddaeus, Apostle, pray for us!
St. Jude pray for us.
Thank you St Jude for helping my family, for helping my daughters.
O Holy St Jude!
Apostle and Martyr,
great in virtue and rich in miracles,
near kinsman of Jesus Christ,
faithful intercessor for all who invoke you,
special patron in time of need;
to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart,
and humbly beg you,
to whom God has given such great power,
to come to my assistance;
help me now in my urgent need and grant my earnest petition.
I will never forget thy graces and favors you obtain for me
and I will do my utmost to spread devotion to you. Amen.
St. Jude, pray for us and all who honor thee and invoke thy aid.
(Say 3 Our Father’s, 3 Hail Mary’s, and 3 Glory Be’s after this.)
I was told years ago that St. Jude was the patron saint of the impossible. Impossible circumstances that appear to have no way of resolving. Also,, St. Anthony is the patron saint of finding lost items.
Saints Jude Thaddeus and Simon, pray for us. Sanctify P M J L G S J D N E F D S S L B D C V D through Christ Crucified.
Ecce Crucem Domini!
Fugite partes adversae!
Vicit Leo de tribu Juda,
Radix David! Alleluia!
Saint Anthony of Padua, pray for us. For Italy.
Saint Teresa of Avila, pray for us. For Rome.
Saint Jude Thaddeus pray for us amen
Lord Jesus Christ, your Love surpasses all. Flood our hearts with your love and increase our faith and hope in your promises. Help us to give ourselves in generous service to others as you have so generously given yourself to us. Amen.