Prayer For The Desperate
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.
Oh glorious apostle St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the name of the traitor who delivered thy beloved Master into the hands of His enemies has caused thee to be forgotten by many, but the Church honors and invokes thee universally as the patron of hopeless cases--of things despaired of. Pray for me who am so miserable; make use, I implore thee, of that particular privilege accorded thee of bringing visible and speedy help where help is almost despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need, that I may receive the consolations and succor of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations and sufferings, particularly (mention your request), and that I may bless God with thee and all the elect throughout eternity. I promise thee, O blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, and I will never cease to honor thee as my special and powerful patron, and to do all in my power to encourage devotion to thee. Amen
Heavenly Father, I am desperate, please hear my prayer. With man, this may be impossible, but with God all things are possible. Please make all my plans succeed, clear away these obstacles and make my path smooth. Thank You for answering all my prayers, and taking action to bring me victory with Your great power. I boast in the name of the Lord my God. Amen.
My God, my God, I feel abandoned by You! Why are You so far away? Do You hear my groans for help? And yet, You have been my God from the moment I was born. You are my strength come quickly to my aid! I trust You, and I know You won't let me down. When trouble is near, only You can save me. I will praise You because all who seek the Lord will rejoice with everlasting joy. Amen.
Mighty God, I come to You with a seemingly hopeless situation. I need help, fast! Point out to me the road to follow, for You are the God who saves me. I put my hope in You. Remember me in the light of Your compassion and unfailing love. Turn to me and have mercy, for I am in deep distress. My problems go from bad to worse; save me from them all. Thank You, blessed Savior. Amen.
God of heaven's armies, rescue me from this perilous situation. Deflect these arrows that are aimed at me. Rise up in power. May Your strong right hand lift me to a place of security. I thank You for granting my request. Oh Most High, I know Your unfailing love will keep me from stumbling. Thank You for Your eternal blessings and the joy of Your presence. Amen.
God of heaven's armies, rescue me from this perilous situation. Deflect these arrows that are aimed at me. Rise up in power. May Your strong right hand lift me to a place of security. I thank You for granting my request. Oh Most High, I know Your unfailing love will keep me from stumbling. Thank You for Your eternal blessings and the joy of Your presence. Amen.
Lord, I feel helpless in the face of my circumstances. In my time of trouble, hear my cry and keep me safe from all harm. Send help from heaven and strengthen me. I know You will rescue me and answer me, and I will raise a banner of victory in the name of my God. I will rise up and stand firm. I give thanks and praise to You, my God and my Redeemer, mighty to save. Amen.