St. Jude Novena: Day 6

Well, had a crappy weekend. Friday was fine and had a good time at the movies with friends, but ended up in bed Sat and Sun. At least no drinking or drugs, just my good friend depression. I woke up at 4am and cleaned some of the house so my son doesn't have to live in a pig stye. Will go to work and go through the motions. I really hope I can force myself to do some sort of art today. It doesn't help that the holidays are upon us. I was so looking forward to them; Thanksgiving, my birthday, Hawaii, Xmas with my cousin, hopefully some dog training clients...Now I just want to get through it. I try not to think about it. I've lost 5-6 pounds and that is one good thing. Now, art and yoga and dog walks....if I can only force myself to do these things then I think I will heal faster.

St. Jude, glorious apostle, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the name of the traitor has caused you to be forgotten by many. But the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hopeless cases and of things despaired of. Pray for me, who am so miserable. Make use, I implore you of that particular privilege accorded to you to bring visible and speedy help where help was almost despaired. Come to my 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 bless God with you and all the elect throughout all eternity.

I promise you, O blessed Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor and I will never cease to honor you as my special and powerful patron and do all in my power to encourage devotion to you. Amen.

St. Jude, pray for us and for all who honor and invoke thy aid.