I am very much experienced with asking for spiritual support, especially from the Saints. Growing up in a working-class, Catholic household meant praying to many different Saints for assistance with challenges, especially when it came to lean times with money. The Saints mentioned in this post are known for being miracle workers when it comes to money–assistance with an urgent need, court cases, debts, and so much more. Facing eviction? Ask St. Jude for the time and resources you need to keep your home. Low on cash for the rent? Ask St. Expedite for a quick infusion of cash–he will find a way to get it to you. Feeling fatigued from the job search? Turn to St. Cajetan to help you secure a good job, fast!
I have personal experience working with these Saints and asking for their intercession. They have always come through for me with the different challenges I’ve faced with my finances.
Saint Jude:
St. Jude entered my life back in 2016, when I needed him most. I found myself in a tough financial spot and in desperate need of money. I remember searching through gigs on Craigslist when I stumbled on a post about St. Jude. I found it odd to see something spiritual in the gigs section but the headline mentioned something about financial miracles. I’m so glad I read through the ad and learned about a powerful Novena to him, asking for assistance in desperate financial times. I later came to realize this was the same St. Jude those commercials for the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital are from. He is the Patron Saint of desperate circumstances, especially with health and financial concerns. St. Jude has always come through for me, even with health scares. I could go on and on about how much he has done for me.
Novena
Here is the Novena I use, along with instructions on how to work with him. A Novena is 9 consecutive days of prayer. You must pray for 9 days, and promise to spread the message of his miracles. You can do this through word of mouth or something like an appreciation post on social media, or even a blog post like I’ve done. And lastly, make a donation to a cause in his name. Any other offerings you feel would be appropriate, go for it. I like to say that an offering is an exchange of energy…nobody likes to work for free! And yes even though high vibrational beings (such as Saints) will help us regardless of whether we make an offering (or promise) or not, if you’re able to, give. This is part of the law of Abundance…give to receive.
A quick note about the Saints…
Some folks have had issues with me stating that I have “worked with” the Saints or they’ve “worked with” me. Traditionally Saints are seen as an intermediary (within the Catholic church)–they petition on your behalf to God and Jesus. They “intercede” on our behalf. But to each their own…I believe I can ask God and Jesus myself for healing; I don’t need an intermediary. I believe the Saints have special roles and powers, to help us according to their miracles. It’s kind of like visiting a specialist for a particular ailment; you’re petitioning an “expert” of sorts, in their field. So with St. Jude, he is an expert of providing assistance with desperate health and financial concerns. I also like to say “work with” because you can’t just pray and sit back for the miracle. You must take action. You must be an active participant when working towards a goal. I can tell you from my own experience working with St. Jude that he does not play that. He is expecting you to also put in work, besides prayers. Sometimes the answers to our prayers come in the form of ideas or creative solutions. Be open to receive.
Saint Expedite:
St. Expedite is a powerful Saint to call upon for immediate and rapid solutions, especially related to material concerns. St. Expedite is considered more as a “folk” saint, often called upon by marginalized people for intercession. He is wonderful to call on when you really need help–you’re in dire need of money to pay the rent, or need some other resource that will really help you. I would also do a joint novena with St. Expedite and St. Jude if you are seeking rapid miracles regarding health and healing.
In order to work with him, you must pay it forward. Make a donation in his name to a charity of choice–I prefer to donate to this shrine, which is the oldest surviving Catholic church in New Orleans, and also houses a statue of St. Expedite/mini shrine to him.
Besides making a donation, also make his miracles known, through word of mouth or any other means.
Here is the Novena (9 days of consecutive prayer) I use to pray to him.
St. Expedite has always come through for me, and this post is another way to thank him for his aid.
Saint Cajetan:
I learned about St. Cajetan while going through a long period of unemployment. A friend of mine mentioned that she had prayed to St. Cajetan for a job, and was able to secure one right away. During one of my novenas to him I was able to get some new clients for my freelance business, and that infusion of money helped me to pay some bills. Petitioning him for intercession can also help with debt relief, business/workplace success, or even a boost of luck with gambling. I personally know some gamblers who keep a medal of St. Cajetan on them when they go to the casino—every little bit of help counts!
