Join our mailing list
Our newsletter, The St. Jude Chronicle, is sent in advance of our five solemn novenas and contains articles on the spiritual life. Sign up >

We know that all times and all places belong to God. Prayers at different times of the day help remind us of this basic fact.

A morning prayer
Christ be with me, Christ be within me.
Christ be behind me, Christ be before me.
Christ be beside me, Christ all round me.
Christ to comfort and restore me.
Christ beneath me, Christ above me.
Christ in quiet, Christ in danger.
Christ in the hearts of all that love me.
Christ in the mouth of friend and stranger.

Saint Patrick

A prayer at midday
Merciful Friend, Brother and Redeemer
May I know you more clearly
Love you more dearly
And follow you more nearly
Day by day.

Saint Richard of Chichester

An evening prayer
Watch, O Lord, over those who wake,
or watch or weep tonight and
give your angels and saints charge
over those who sleep.
Tend your sick ones, O Lord Christ.
Rest your weary ones,
Bless your dying ones,
Soothe your suffering ones,
Pity your afflicted ones,
Shield your joyous ones,
And all for your love's sake. Amen.

Saint Augustine

A prayer at any time of day
Gracious God, thank you for loving me
Not because of what I do but who I am,
Your beloved – precious in your sight.
Help me believe in your love for me.
Help me accept your forgiveness and peace.
Amen.

St. Jude Prayer
Gracious God, your Son Jesus Christ gave us the confidence to call you Father. We believe you care for us. We believe also in the Communion of Saints. With confidence we ask St. Jude, patron of difficult cases, to pray with us, for our special intentions....

Thank you, God, for hearing our prayer. Amen.

More St. Jude prayers >

Related links
• Familiar prayers
• Daily prayers
• Prayers for special needs
• Praying the rosary
• Honoring saints

© 2003-2004 Dominican Shrine of St. Jude Thaddeus :: 1909 South Ashland Avenue :: Chicago, IL 60608-2994 :: Directions to the Shrine
Phone 312.226.0020 :: Fax 312.226.6440 :: E-mail info@shrineofsaintjude.com :: Website terms & conditions :: Privacy policy