Say three Our Fathers, three Hail Marys, and three Glory Be to the Father, then:

Most holy Apostle, Saint Jude Thaddeus, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hopeless cases, of things almost 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 is almost despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need, that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations, and sufferings, particularly [ here mention your request ], and that I may bless God with you and all the elect forever.

I promise you, O blessed Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, and to never cease honoring you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen.

Here is the full traditional prayer to Saint Jude for impossible situations, often recited with great devotion and confidence in his intercession.

That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Optional Closing Prayer

Saint Jude, Apostle of Christ, glorious martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor for all who invoke your special patronage in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depths of my heart. I humbly beseech you, to whom God has given such great power, to come to my assistance. Help me in my present urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and to cause you to be invoked. Saint Jude, pray for me and all who invoke your aid. Amen. It is traditional to publish or share a devotional image or prayer to Saint Jude after a favor is received, as a sign of gratitude. Many also place a novena candle or prayer card in their home as a reminder of their trust in his intercession.