oliviamaria(nicolae)marcov: bucharest, romania: Merry Christmas, Olivia Maria! There's still time to send a petition for the Christmas Novena of Masses.

Objet :	Merry Christmas, Olivia Maria! There's still time to send a petition for the Christmas Novena of Masses.
De :	Fr. Mark Brummel, CMF (stjudeleague@claretians.org)
À :	oliviamarcov@yahoo.fr;
Date :	Dimanche 25 décembre 2016 11h02

Pray the Christmas Novena of Masses at the Shrine

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Dear Olivia Maria, Friend of St. Jude,

I want to remind you that it’s not too late to celebrate the Christmas Novena of Masses, a time of prayer and hope for the New Year, starting today through January 2^nd.

We celebrate Christmas—at Mass and in our hearts—through prayer as we give very personal thanks to God that His love for us is so abundant that He gave us the gift of His only Son as our Savior.

I encourage you to send your petitions to the altar of St. Jude at the National Shrine during the Christmas Novena.

Today I have sent you all nine days of Christmas Novena prayer in the message below. You can also view the Christmas Novena prayers on our website and send your petitions to the altar of St. Jude. Merry Christmas!

DAY 1 — Sunday, December 25^th

Merry Christmas! Today we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior as we begin the first of nine days of the Christmas Novena of Masses. St. Jude listens to our prayers and offers hope for every intention.

Intention to St. Jude
St. Jude, I enter the Christmas Novena of Masses seeking your intercession. May my daily prayers bring hope and healing.

Prayer to St. Jude
Most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hope.

Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven as I work with my challenges, particularly (make your request).

I praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen.

DAY 2 — Monday, December 26^th

On this second day of the Christmas Novena of Masses, we pray for all those who are lonely as we come together in prayer.

Intention to St. Jude
St. Jude, I pray that all those who are lonely or depressed may know the saving presence of God and the support of family and friends.

Prayer to St. Jude
Most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hope.

Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven as I work with my challenges, particularly (make your request).

I praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen.

DAY 3 — Tuesday, December 27^th

On this third day of the Christmas Novena of Masses, we come together to ask St. Jude to show us how to love our neighbor the way he did as he spread the Word of God.

Intention to St. Jude
St. Jude, pray for those who come to you in faith. Intercede on our behalf as we place our deepest needs in your hands.

Prayer to St. Jude
Most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hope.

Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven as I work with my challenges, particularly (make your request).

I praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen.

DAY 4 — Wednesday, December 28^th

Today we begin the fourth day of the Christmas Novena of Masses. This day we remember all those for whom we have promised to pray.

Intention to St. Jude
St. Jude, I pray that the elderly may receive the care and comfort they need, so that their journey of faith may be filled with the knowledge that they are loved and valued.

Prayer to St. Jude
Most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hope.

Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven as I work with my challenges, particularly (make your request).

I praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen.

DAY 5 — Thursday, December 29^th

On this fifth day of the Christmas Novena of Masses, we offer an intention to St. Jude.

Intention to St. Jude
St. Jude, I pray that those who face family struggles may know the comfort of God and the support of the Holy Family.

Prayer to St. Jude
Most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hope.

Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven as I work with my challenges, particularly (make your request).

I praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen.

DAY 6 — Friday, December 30^th

On this sixth day of the Christmas Novena of Masses, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph as we come together in prayer.

Intention to St. Jude
St. Jude, friend of the Holy Family, watch over the Church. Grant us all the blessings of faith, hope, and charity. May the strength of the Holy Family be with us always.

Prayer to St. Jude
Most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hope.

Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven as I work with my challenges, particularly (make your request).

I praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen.

DAY 7 — Saturday, December 31^st

On this New Year’s Eve we reflect on the blessings of the past year as we begin the seventh day of the Christmas Novena of Masses.

Intention to St. Jude
St. Jude, as this year draws to a close, we are full of thanksgiving. We thank God for the gift of the past year. We thank Him for all we were able to accomplish throughout the year, and we entrust to Him the hopes we have for the New Year.

Prayer to St. Jude
Most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hope.

Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven as I work with my challenges, particularly (make your request).

I praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen.

DAY 8 — Sunday, January 1^st

Happy New Year! Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God, as we begin the eighth day of the Christmas Novena of Masses.

Intention to St. Jude
St. Jude, you who loved Mary and cared for her after her Son’s death, bless my heart with true love and deep devotion to the Blessed Mother during this month of January.

Prayer to St. Jude
Most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hope.

Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven as I work with my challenges, particularly (make your request).

I praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen.

DAY 9 — Monday, January 2^nd

Today we begin the ninth and final day of the Christmas Novena of Masses with a special intention and prayer to St. Jude. We are so grateful for this time to offer our petitions to our powerful patron.

Intention to St. Jude
St. Jude, you are always with me in my faith journey. May your path of hope be mine in the New Year ahead. On this final day of the Christmas Novena of Masses, give me the strength to be patient as I grow in faith and the courage to follow Christ wherever He leads.

Prayer to St. Jude
Most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hope.

Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven as I work with my challenges, particularly (make your request).

I praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen.

Yours in prayer,