St. Jude is often depicted in art with a flame or a fire above his head, symbolizing the Holy Spirit. He is invoked in prayer for those seeking help in desperate or hopeless situations, and his intercession is often sought for problems related to finances, family, and health.

ദിവസം 1: "എൻറെ പ്രിയപ്പെട്ട യേശു, എൻറെ ഹൃദയം നിങ്ങളിൽ ഉണ്ട്. ഞാൻ അപേക്ഷിക്കുന്നു, എൻറെ ജീവിതത്തിലെ ബുദ്ധിമുട്ടുകളിൽ എന്നെ സഹായിക്കേണമേ. ആമേൻ."

(Translation: "St. Jude, hear my requests and offer my prayers to God. May my dear God help me. Amen.")

Here is a 9-day novena prayer in Malayalam:

You can find the complete novena prayer in Malayalam PDF format online or through Catholic websites and apps.

St. Jude was one of Jesus' twelve apostles, and his feast day is celebrated on October 28. According to tradition, St. Jude traveled extensively to spread the Gospel, and his preaching took him to various parts of the world, including Armenia, Turkey, and Persia. He is said to have been martyred in Beirut, Lebanon, around 65 AD.