POWERFUL NOVENA TO SAINT JAMES THE GREATER, APOSTLE – DAY 5 (For Love and Charity)

Brief biographical Notes: St. James the Greater was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ and is often distinguished by his close relationship with Jesus. He was the son of Zebedee and Salome and the brother of John the Apostle. James and John, known as the “Sons of Thunder,” were among the first disciples called by Jesus. They left their fishing nets and family to follow Him, demonstrating their profound commitment and faith. James was part of Jesus’ inner circle, along with Peter and John, witnessing significant events such as the Transfiguration and the agony in the Garden of Gethsemane. This close association highlights his prominent role among the Apostles. James is not to be confused with James the Less, who is also one of the Twelve Apostles but is believed to be the son of Alphaeus. James the Less is sometimes identified with James, the brother of Jesus, who played a leading role in the Jerusalem Church and is often associated with the Epistle of James in the New Testament. James the Greater’s zeal and fervor for Christ led to his martyrdom. According to Acts 12:1-2, he was beheaded by King Herod Agrippa I, making him the first Apostle to be martyred. His remains are traditionally believed to be enshrined in Santiago de Compostela in Spain, a major pilgrimage site that has inspired the famous Camino de Santiago. St. James the Greater is the patron saint of Spain, pilgrims, and labourers. Pilgrims have revered his shrine at Santiago de Compostela for centuries, embarking on the Camino de Santiago as a spiritual journey in his honour. His feast day is celebrated on July 25, and he is often depicted with symbols of pilgrimage such as a scallop shell, a pilgrim’s hat, and a staff.

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Opening Prayer for Day 5

O Glorious St. James, Apostle of Christ, we seek your intercession today as we pray for an increase in love and charity. You were known for your zeal and dedication in spreading the message of Christ’s love. Help us to love others as Christ has loved us and to serve our neighbours with a generous and compassionate heart. May we follow your example of selfless love and charity, reaching out to those in need and reflecting Christ’s love in all our actions. Amen. (Add your personal intention).

Scriptural Reading, Life, Examples & Legacies (Part 5)

Saint James the Great

John 13:34-35 – “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

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Meditative Prayer: St. James, your life testifies to the love and charity that Christ commanded. As you preached the Gospel and cared for others, you embodied the love that Jesus called His disciples to demonstrate. Reflecting on your example, we ask for your intercession to help us grow in love and charity. May we always strive to love others selflessly and to serve our neighbours with a pure and generous heart. Help us to see Christ in everyone we meet and to respond to their needs with compassion and kindness. May our love for others be a true reflection of Christ’s love, drawing others to Him.

Litany to St. James the Greater:

Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.

God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us.

St. James, close companion of Jesus, pray for us.
St. James, who witnessed the Transfiguration, pray for us.
St. James, who desired to drink the cup of Jesus, pray for us.
St. James, patron of pilgrims, pray for us.
St. James, preacher of the Gospel, pray for us.
St. James, faithful to the end, pray for us.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

Pray for us, O glorious St. James, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

ST. JAMES-THE APOSTLE | A CHRISTIAN PILGRIMAGEConcluding Prayer

Heavenly Father, through the intercession of St. James, fill our hearts with love and charity. May we always strive to serve others as Jesus taught us. Help us to love others selflessly and to serve our neighbours with a generous and compassionate heart. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Blessing+

Through the intercession of St. James the Greater, may Almighty God bless us + in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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Shalom!
Fr. Chinaka Justin Mbaeri, OSJ
Seminário Padre Pedro Magnone, São Paulo, Brazil
nozickcjoe@gmail.com / fadacjay@gmail.com

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Miriam Akaakase
Miriam Akaakase
3 months ago

St. James, close companion of Jesus, pray for us.

Oby Ralph
Oby Ralph
3 months ago

Through the intercession of St James the greater may God bless us and protect us Amen

Benjamin Adewale Ajai
Benjamin Adewale Ajai
3 months ago

Amen

Ezeugwu Eucharia #G6sssa3 Done
Ezeugwu Eucharia #G6sssa3 Done
3 months ago

St. close companion of Jesus, pray for us.

Innocent Ukwah
Innocent Ukwah
3 months ago

Dear Saint James James the Apostle of Jesus, Pray for us

Anthonia Leesi Nwidadah
Anthonia Leesi Nwidadah
3 months ago

St James, patron of pilgrims, lead us through our pilgrimage on earth until we arrive our heavenly home safely, Amen!

Roselyn Demawa
Roselyn Demawa
3 months ago

St. James the greater pray for us

Clement Inegbenosun
Clement Inegbenosun
3 months ago

May St James the greater imtercede for us. Amen.

Miriam Chigbu
Miriam Chigbu
3 months ago

St. James, who witnessed the Transfiguration, pray for me, my husband, my children and my siblings through Christ our Lord Amen

Chris Onyegbule
Chris Onyegbule
3 months ago

Through the intercession of Saint James the greater, Apostle of Jesus Christ, may the Lord answer our prayers we made through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.

Adeyanju Adenike Regina
Adeyanju Adenike Regina
3 months ago

St. James, close companion of Jesus, pray for us. Amen

Nancy
Nancy
3 months ago

Pray for us, O glorious St. James, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Comfort Edewor
Comfort Edewor
3 months ago

St James, help us to grow in love and charity as Jesus taught us.

Rosemary Anthony
Rosemary Anthony
3 months ago

May the Lord grant all our hearts desires through the intercession of sant James.

Uba, Susanna Chiebone
Uba, Susanna Chiebone
3 months ago

St. James the Greater, pray for us that we may offer selfless love to the need.

Justina Akende
Justina Akende
3 months ago

St James, faithful to the end, pray for us

Blessing Thompson. #147
Blessing Thompson. #147
3 months ago

St. James who withness the transfiguration of Jesus christ pray for us and for our intentions amen

Cynthia
Cynthia
3 months ago

St James pray for us.

Mary Ziggar Oluremi Lanko
Mary Ziggar Oluremi Lanko
3 months ago

St. James, pray for us

Gloria Nkiruka Odia
Gloria Nkiruka Odia
3 months ago

St.Jamew the greater continue to intercede to God for my sake.Amen

Victoria Agbonyeme
Victoria Agbonyeme
3 months ago

St, James the great through your intercession may God increase in us more of his love and charity . AMEEEEEEEEEEEN.

Judy
Judy
3 months ago

God bless us + in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Akaju Rita Adaeze
Akaju Rita Adaeze
3 months ago

St James, close companion of Jesus Christ, pray for us Amen

Ngosoo Perpetua Chia
Ngosoo Perpetua Chia
3 months ago

Saint James who desired to drink the cup of Jesus Christ, Pray for us Amen.

Mrs. Olachi Peters
Mrs. Olachi Peters
3 months ago

Heavenly Father through the intercession of Saint James. Fill our hearts with love and charity Amen.

Oketola M.O
Oketola M.O
3 months ago

Amen and Amen. St James , who witnessed the transfiguration, pray for us . Amen

Emilia
Emilia
3 months ago

Amen

Okereafor Nkechi Valentina
Okereafor Nkechi Valentina
3 months ago

St James the Greater, intercede for us to God to always grant us Love and Charity every day of our lives. Amen

Adakole Anita Ada
Adakole Anita Ada
3 months ago

Saint James the greater, intercede for us

Vivian Oyih
Vivian Oyih
3 months ago

St. James, close companion of Jesus Christ, pray for us Amen

MaryAnthony Bassey
MaryAnthony Bassey
3 months ago

Saint James the Greater, pray for us.

Phyllis Joseph Nweke
Phyllis Joseph Nweke
3 months ago

Amen

Imelda Asuquo
Imelda Asuquo
3 months ago

Through the intercession of St. James the Greater, may Almighty God bless us + in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Isioma Okolo
Isioma Okolo
3 months ago

Heavenly Father, through the intercession of St. James, fill our hearts with love and charity. Amen

Ansha
Ansha
3 months ago

St James the greater, pray for us

Philomena
Philomena
3 months ago

St. James, please help us to love God above all things,and love others as Christ has loved us and to serve our neighbours with a generous and compassionate heart, following your example of selfless love and charity. Help us reflect Christ’s love in all our actions. Amen.

Priscilla
Priscilla
3 months ago

St James preacher of the Gospel, pray for us.

Linda John Ojeyokan
Linda John Ojeyokan
3 months ago

Amen and Amen…….Amen.

Catherine Adaugo Uzoma
Catherine Adaugo Uzoma
3 months ago

Heavenly Father, through the intercession of St. James, fill our hearts with love and charity Amen.

Scholastica Andrew-Ugwuorah
Scholastica Andrew-Ugwuorah
3 months ago

St James, faithful to the end, pray for us, Amen.

Bridget ighodalo
Bridget ighodalo
3 months ago

Thank you Lord Amen

Regina Achie Nege
Regina Achie Nege
3 months ago

Saint James the Greater, pray for us!

Aromashodu Bisi
Aromashodu Bisi
3 months ago

Saint James the greater apostle! Pray for us. Amen

Rita Shinku
Rita Shinku
3 months ago

St James, preacher of the gospel.
Pray for us

Sa'adatu Anne Akough
Sa'adatu Anne Akough
3 months ago

Amen

Oby Ralph
Oby Ralph
3 months ago

St James pray for us Amen

Blessing Thompson. #147
Blessing Thompson. #147
3 months ago

Amen

Adeola Odedeji
Adeola Odedeji
3 months ago

Through the intercession of St Mary Magdalene and St James the Greater may the Lord grant our petitions Amen

Nwadigo Chinyere
Nwadigo Chinyere
3 months ago

St. James, who witnessed the Transfiguration, pray for us.

Leticia Otomewo
Leticia Otomewo
3 months ago

St James the Greater….. please Pray for Me that GOD Almighty will hear and answer all my Petitions, Amen!!

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