A prayer for the intercession of Venerable Matt
Talbot for those suffering from addiction (found, for example, at http://www.matttalbot.ie/prayers.htm
and http://www.matttalbot.ie/petitions.htm)
does not preclude a prayer for the
intercession of St. Jude, patron saint of hopeless causes and desperate situations.
“God in heaven, help me to know your love includes me, even when I fail. Open
my heart to your healing power. Come, Lord Jesus, and calm the waters of my soul
just as you whispered “peace” to the stormy sea. St. Jude, most holy apostle, in
my need I cry out to you. I pray that you will intercede for me so that I may
find strength to overcome my weakness. Bless me with your mercy, and bless all
those who struggle with addiction. Touch them, heal
them, reassure them of the Father’s constant love. Remain at my side, St. Jude,
to chase away all evil temptations, fears, and doubts. May the quiet assurance
of your loving presence illuminate the darkness in my heart and bring lasting
peace. Amen.
Post your prayer or petition below for those suffering from addiction. Or if you would like, send your special intentions for those suffering from addiction to the altar of St. Jude at the National Shrine of St. Jude where it will be prayed for by the Claretians."
Source: http://blog.shrineofstjude.org/post/st-jude-prayer-for-addiction/comment-page-6/
Post your prayer or petition below for those suffering from addiction. Or if you would like, send your special intentions for those suffering from addiction to the altar of St. Jude at the National Shrine of St. Jude where it will be prayed for by the Claretians."
Source: http://blog.shrineofstjude.org/post/st-jude-prayer-for-addiction/comment-page-6/