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When You Need Special Help A Prayer to San Judas Tadeo |
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When You Need Special Help A Prayer to San Judas Tadeo |
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Faith and Need
Mexico is a country of serious problems and great faith in miracles. People talk about miracles all the time because they really happen. Several years ago, a friend came back from a beautiful wedding in the country around Lake Catemaco. She brought me back a little strip of yellow paper with a string attached at the top. Catemaco is an area known for miraculous cures from the curanderos who have lived there for centuries, so what she gave me was special. Later I asked people how to do these prayers, and hereīs some things I didnīt know. |
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How to Use the Prayer
You donīt have to be a Catholic to use their special prayers. Normally people say the prayer once a day for 9 days. This is called a Novena. If the need is a tough one, some people say the prayer each day for 40 days. If the prayer is successful you are supposed to publish an ad of thanksgiving to promote the Prayer to the saint. Here is the Prayer. The Prayer to San Judas Tadeo in English Holy Apostle San Judas, faithful servant and friend of Jesus! The Church honors and invokes you universally, as the patron of difficult and desperate cases. Pray for me because I am alone and without help. I beg that you make use of the special privilege that has been granted to you, of helping quickly and visibly when all hope has almost been lost. Come to my aid in this great need, so that I may receive the consolation and aid of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations and sufferings, especially (...make your request here...), so that I can praise God with you, and with all the chosen ones forever. I give thanks to you glorious San Judas, and promise to never forget this great favor, to honor you always as my special and powerful patron, and to thankfully do everything I can to foment your devotion. Amen. My Own Results Sometimes when we are in need of special help we need to pray, and awhile back a special relative was diagnosed with cancer. In February, she began a combination of chemo and radiation therapy. I began the prayer daily on March 22 and decided to go for 40 days and ask for a full cure of the cancer. I talked to her on May 2, and she told me, "You wonīt believe this, but when I went in for tests last week, the doctor told me I had no signs of cancer left." I didnīt know what to say. I donīt know if it was the prayer or not. Something must have worked somewhere. |
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Another Case
My son was having trouble in college chemistry and said a novena to San Judas Tadeo. He told me the following week that he made a 94 on his last chemistry test, and I think he eventually made an A in the course. I might add he also studied pretty hard, too. |
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About the "Escapulario"
My friend told me that "escapularios", like the one in the pictures, are a very ancient tradition. Here in Veracruz, they are made by hand, and you can find them for sale in the little booths outside most of the churches. They arenīt expensive and I bought this one in front of the Cathedral in Veracruz. My friend told me I should have with me all the time, so it is always with me. My Own Publication This is my own publication of this prayer in thanksgiving and in hopes that it may help you if you are in a time of need. If you have had any personal miracles, and would like to share them here, send me an email to: john.toddjr@gmail.com |
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True Stories: Letters from Others
Although my mother passed away last year, since I was a child my mom was a strong believer of ST JUDE. Last year was a difficult year for me , not only with my mom passing away, but my husband loosing his job after 15 years of employment. My finances were very rough, I knew that the way the economy was and the homes were down instead of up, besides our income change of status, I knew we would not qualify to refinance our home and our property would be facing foreclosure. I kept some things of my moms, and I knew in one of her purses in fact in her wallet that she carried a St JUDE card which had the novena in the back of the card. I was not quite sure how to go about it and how it worked, but my instincts were very positive as through the years my mom was a true believer of ST JUDE. I called my aunt and asked her how to go about it as well as the research I did in the computer, I started the novena of nine days. Thank GOD he has such a powerful apostle, till this day my family and I are still in our home. The bank did a modification on our loan and lowered our payments so it could be affordable for the next two years, Which will buy us time so my husband will find a job. I know deep in my heart it was through GOD and ST JUDE that made this a miracle that our property did not foreclose. Thank you for all who take the time to read this because ST Jude is TRUE. Sarah, San Jose Ca. From Viridiana I had an emergency due to my car that broke in a trip and I was traveling by myself. I found a car shop but it didn't have an electrical mechanic that could fix my car's problem, they suggested me to go to another place but the mechanic there was too busy to attend me and he couldn't find what the problem was, I couldn't afford to stay more time that city were I didn't know anyone. The mechanic had a figure of San Judas Tadeo to whom I asked to please help me and the mechanic to find the problem. Minutes later the mechanic left aside all the work he had and began to focus in my car more than the others and hours later he found how to fix it. I was able to continue my trip and I really felt that San Judas Tadeo listened to me and protected me. Viridiana From Christina Hello John, I wanted to share my miracle with you and your readers. I was having problems with my husband he was always in a bad mood, he only called to yell at me (I am not saying I am perfect, but I thought he was overreacting, it takes two). I prayed to San Judas and he answered my prayers. My husband is a different man, he is back to his old self. Thanks to San Judas. Cristina From Jesús Hola John, my name is Jesus I live in Austin, Tx now, but I was born in Mexico. The state is Aguascalientes the county is Calvillo and the little town is San Tadeo. Just two days ago I had to call my mortgage company because Iīm past due on my mortgage payments. I was afraid to make the call but I had to, so I went ahead and Googled "San Judas Tadeo and started the novena. I made the call, and went over the income and the bills, etc. The person put me on hold for at least 5 minutes came back on the phone and told me, you are approved for a loan modification and for the next 3 months and I only have to make half of the payments that I was making before. With the help of Jesus Christ and St. Jude I will not lose my house thanks a million! Please excuse the spelling. Muchas gracias, PS I am so lucky that I was born in San Tadeo, Calvillo, Aguascalientes. Jesús Austin, TX From Patty I wanted to mention two miracles that happened to my family. My family has been living paycheck to paycheck, my husband's company froze their raises and bonuses. I lit a St. Jude candle on Sunday and prayed for a miracle to help us with a little help financially well, on Monday morning my husband got great news from his boss that he was getting a bonus of $1000.00 I was like oh my God!! Also, my husband and I wanted to adopt a pug from a shelter I had called the shelter and asked how can we get him and they responded by saying it is first come first serve so on Saturday morning, my husband went to the shelter at 8:00am when the doors opened at 10:00am he was first in line and when he got to the counter the representative told him that there were two others requesting the same pug so there was going to be a raffle so the first come first serve was no longer effective. My husband called me immediately and explained the situation and he hung up. I decided to pray to St Jude and ten minutes later my husband called and told me he won the raffle. I could not believe this, St. Jude does give hope and miracles when really needed. I am a true believer. Patty From Christian Hi John, I have been praying to St. Judas Tadeo for many years since I was a kid. He has not let me down once. Even the few times things turned out different than expected, the end result was always good and part of something larger. I have carried him in my prayers every time I've had a major change in my life and have always passed his name to loved ones in need. Itīs touching to see your website dedicated to him. Thanks Christian |
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From Yvonne
I have believed in St. Jude over the years and every time I would have a problem I would just pray and eventually everything would go back on track until some weeks ago I was so frustrated with all the problems that I was going against my beliefs towards St. Jude today that my mom told me to pray and to ask St Jude for help in all my problems and I did and it feels great to be protected. I am going to do what I read in your letter and I'm going to pray with faith so all my problems can come to an end and my devotion towards St Jude could grow more. Yvonne: My Answer to Yvonne Thank you for sharing your experiences in faith with me. Sometimes, the same thing happens to me, and I always come back. I say the prayer each day, and sometimes my problems are solved quickly and others take a little longer, but in the end, it has always been for the best. I think you know what I mean. John From Yvonne I'm so glad to get an answer from you. You know what after reading your page, praying and ask for forgiveness I feel much, more comfortable and capable of keeping up. Sometimes I also think about it and I know San Judas has a lot of problems to resolve and it's hard to take care of all of them but my frustration that day didn't allow me to see clearly, and now I know that with faith and his protection I will be able to overcome all my problems. Once again thank you!!! Yvonne |
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From Nayeli
Hi John, Just wanted to share this miracle of life without you and the other believers. My husband and I were trying to have a baby for the past 3 months without any success. I went in your web site and I started the Novena on Dec the 3rd and by the 7th I was already pregnant. San Judas Tadeo has always been known for his miracles. Sent from my iPhone From Me Nayeli, Thank you so much for sharing your miracle story with me. Congratulations! May I have your permission to publish your letter on the web site story. I will only use your first name to protect your anonymity. Thank you for writing, and once again, Congratulations! John From Nayeli Part of the Novena is to publish Saint Jude"s miracle on the 9th day. San Judas Tadeo has never been known to fail. I Am so thankful for this miracle, that I will go take my baby to him when he is old enough. I will also take my baby on October the 28 for Saint Judas Anniversary! Take Care John and Thanks for making your web site available to us. Sent from my iPhone |
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Saved from a Hurricane!
Hi John: I logged onto your site because my mom needs a special favor and asked me to pray to St. Jude for it. But that's not the reason behind my writing to you today. Allow me to tell you that she is quite devout to him. She prays to him for everything (as well as to Our Lord Himself!). Something told me to write this note to you. It was September 18, 1989. Hurricane Hugo hit the island of St. Croix. We used to have a house there; my sister and I grew up on this wonderful Caribbean island. Ever since I can remember, my mom has had a fairly large (25 in.) statute of St. Jude. Well, on this September day, Hurricane Hugo devastated our island. Its eye was over St. Croix for 8 long hours. My mom tells me that she and my sister went to the middle of the house to pray and ride the storm out. She took the statute with her and sat in front of it all throughout the storm. I wasn't there; I was studying my Bachelor's degree in Puerto Rico. Well, my mom and my sister endured 8 hours of scary winds whistling all over and torrential rains pounding on the house. My mom remained in faithful communion with Our Lord and with St. Jude. When all was said and done and they were able to go outside and assess the damages, they found one incredible fact- our house was the only one standing on our street and one of the handful with hardly any damage done to it across the entire island. Roofs were blown, cement houses were crumbled completely to the ground, shopping malls and other establishments sustained major damage, and my mom's house only suffered a superficial crack along one side. THAT'S IT. One of my neighbor's roof was face down on our yard and two trees showed evidence of the eye twisting and changing direction on top of our house. Those were great miracles indeed. St. Jude Standing in the Doorway Now, when my mom walked downstairs to see if anything had happened to our apartment that was attached to the house, she found a small 4" statute of St. Jude standing in the doorway. Where did it come from? We do not know. We only know two things: (1) on that frightful day, there is no question in our minds that St. Jude protected our house and my family's lives (there were 2 people dead and 80 injured on the island alone), and (2) the mysterious statute now has its home on my mom's altar. That little feathery light icon apparently rode the storm in front of that door! By the way- Hugo was a category 5 storm but hit our island as a category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of 140 mph. It killed 109 people along its path and was responsible for a total of 10 billion dollars in damage. When all was said and done, 90% of my beloved Caribbean island was destroyed. It was the worst storm in history to that point, surpassing the devastation Hurricane Andrew left in its path. To walk away from this experience with one superficial crack along one wall and with our lives is simply amazing, especially after knowing that a roof landed in the yard. It is by the grace of God and the protection of St. Jude that nothing else happened to my family. I just wanted to share this ultra powerful experience with you in gratitude for what St. Jude has done for us and continues to do in our lives. John, continue your good work! May God bless you and St. Jude keep guiding you to propagate his good name. Liza My Reply to Liza: Liza, Thank you for sharing your amazing story with me. It is truly a miracle and I am wondering if you will allow me to publish it as on of the letter on my web site story. I think it will provide inspiration for many people who need faith right now. I will only sign your name as Liza, if thatīs OK with you. Thank you again for writing. John Lizaīs Reply: You are welcome! Yes, go ahead and put it on the site.... Remember I told you that my mother asked me to pray for something? Well, He's at it again, making his miracles! She's selling our childhood home in the island, the one where she rode out the storm in. She needed people to help her do some painting and minor work. She was not having much luck. Early morning, the day after I said my prayers to him, all of a sudden people started appearing. People who do the work and did not know my mom was looking. She received amazing quotes for the jobs and honorable guys to do those jobs. She gladly paid to extend her visit to the island to get it all done! She told me today, "Liza, I don't know what you did but it worked!" I just said, "I prayed, just like you asked me too!" I then smiled because I knew in my heart that he did it again. :) |
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The Miracle of a New Husband
Hello, I was online looking for my St. Judas Tadeo prayers because I lost mine. I found your website and I would like to share my story with you. I was a single mother for 5 years, and back in December 2008 I decided it was time for me to find a nice guy that will love me and will love my kids more than anything. I started my novena ( nine days ) and exactly after nine days, I met the man who is now my husband. I asked St. Jude for someone who will love my kids, who will treat me right, and will take care of me and my kids well. My husband is so wonderful and is exactly like what I asked St. Judas Tadeo for. A New Prayer Also, my husband is fighting for custody of his kids and St. Judas Tadeo has been there for us, and everything is coming out so good. St. Judas Tadeo sent me my husband, and because of St. Judas Tadeo now my kids are happy. I have my San Judas Tadeo candle always on at my house. Erna |