It is a very ancient devotion. In fact, if we go back as far as the 12th century, we see the great Saint Bernard honor, in a particular way, a relic of this powerful Apostle. He asked the one, who had protected and helped him so well in many situations, to continue his assistance.

St. Brigid of Sweden (1302-1373) received this advice from the Lord : « Pray Saint Jude with trust because faithful to his name Thaddeus – gentle and kind – he will be swift to help you.». In the sixteenth century, Blessed Colomba of Rietti devoted all her energies to spread his worship.

Nowadays, Saint Jude is honored in almost all the European countries. He has millions of friends in the United States of America, in Martinique, in Guadeloupe and in Nigeria. In Canada, it is the Dominicans who are responsible for spreading the devotion, here at the Saint Jude Oratory. An immense correspondence network links up French and English Canada, some American states, Martinique, Guadeloupe, and Haiti.

Invoked in desperate causes (delicate, difficult, impossible), he is known as the saint of hope. In the letters and prayer intentions that we receive daily, the cries of help and distress alternate with acknowledgments, donations thanksgiving for favors received.

O kind Saint Jude, our faithful intercessor to Jesus, receive the following special intentions :

to present them to the Almighty Lord, Root of all good. Above all, grant us an increase of our faith in His love. May each day find us closer in our relationship with our Heavenly Father. Kind Saint Jude, you who has revived hope in our hearts, you whose model merits and life bring us the divine blessings and graces, be our advocate, and lead us to Jesus and Mary. With you, blessed apostle, we give thanks and praise God with all our heart for His innumerable kindnesses. Amen.