POWERFUL NOVENA TO SAINT JAMES THE GREATER, APOSTLE – DAY 8 (For Healing and Restoration)

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 8

O Glorious St. James, Apostle of Christ, we seek your intercession today as we pray for healing and restoration. You encouraged the early Christians to seek healing through prayer and faith, trusting in the power of God to heal and restore. Help us to trust in God’s healing power and to find comfort in His loving care. May we experience the healing touch of Jesus in our lives, and may we be instruments of His healing and restoration to others. Amen. (Add your personal intention).

Scriptural Reading, Life, Examples & Legacies (Part 8)

Saint James the Great

Mark 6:12-13 – “They went out and preached that people should repent. They drove out many demons, anointed many sick people with oil, and healed them.”

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Meditative Prayer: St. James, you were among the Apostles who were sent out by Jesus to preach the Gospel and to heal the sick. You witnessed firsthand the healing power of Christ, and you encouraged others to seek healing through prayer and faith. Reflecting on your example, we ask for your intercession to help us trust in God’s healing power and to find comfort in His loving care. May we experience the healing touch of Jesus in our lives, and may we be instruments of His healing and restoration to others. Help us to bring the light of Christ to those who are suffering, offering them hope and comfort through our prayers and actions. May we always trust in God’s ability to heal and restore, confident that He is with us in our times of need.

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, grant us the healing and restoration we seek. May we always trust in Your loving care and in Your power to heal and restore. Help us to be instruments of Your healing and restoration to others, bringing them hope and comfort through our prayers and actions. 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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Ogbankwa Ann
Ogbankwa Ann
4 months ago

Thank you

Isioma Okolo
Isioma Okolo
4 months ago

Heavenly Father, through the intercession of St. James, grant us the healing and restoration we seek. Amen.

Cynthia
Cynthia
4 months ago

St James pray for us.

Benjamin Adewale Ajai
Benjamin Adewale Ajai
4 months ago

Amen

PHILIP
PHILIP
4 months ago

Who ever wants to be the greatest must be the servant of all, because there is greatness in service.

PHILIP
PHILIP
4 months ago

Through the intercession of st James may we obtain the grace to not to be served but to serve

Mike-kusah, Vickie
Mike-kusah, Vickie
4 months ago

St James pray for us

Victoria Agbonyeme
Victoria Agbonyeme
4 months ago

O LORD through the intercession of Saint James the greater, May God restoration be upon us all through Christ our LORD. AMEEEEEEEEEEEN.

Mary Ziggar Oluremi Lanko
Mary Ziggar Oluremi Lanko
4 months ago

St. James the greater pray for us.

Ezeugwu Eucharia #G6sssa3 Done
Ezeugwu Eucharia #G6sssa3 Done
4 months ago

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

Lucy Eze
Lucy Eze
4 months ago

St. James, who desired to drink the cup of Jesus, pray for us.

Grace Orpin
Grace Orpin
4 months ago

St James the greater apostle, pray for us

Lady Uche Nwosu
Lady Uche Nwosu
4 months ago

St James the Apostle, pray for us and all that are sick and suffering

Thelma
Thelma
4 months ago

Heavenly Father, through the intercession of St. James, grant us the healing and restoration we seek. Amen

Dennis Ukange
Dennis Ukange
4 months ago

St James the Greater pray for me

Innocent chibuike
Innocent chibuike
4 months ago

St James d greater heal and restore me in Jesus name amen

Comfort Edewor
Comfort Edewor
4 months ago

St James, intercede for all those who are having various health challenges

Nancy
Nancy
4 months ago

Amen.

Adeyanju Adenike Regina
Adeyanju Adenike Regina
4 months ago

Saint James the Greater, pray for us Amen

Aromashodu Bisi
Aromashodu Bisi
4 months ago

Thank you Lord for healing me. Amen

Miriam Chigbu
Miriam Chigbu
4 months ago

St. James, close companion of Jesus, pray for me,my husband, my children and my siblings through Christ our Lord Amen

Chichi
Chichi
4 months ago

St James, pray for us

Catherine Adaugo Uzoma
Catherine Adaugo Uzoma
4 months ago

St James the greater, pray for us to be transformed from sinfulness to Holiness in Jesus name Amen.

Scholastica Andrew-Ugwuorah
Scholastica Andrew-Ugwuorah
4 months ago

St James the Greater, pray for us! Amen!

Emilia
Emilia
4 months ago

St James pray for us

Priscilla
Priscilla
4 months ago

St James,close companion of Jesus, pray for us

Mrs. Olachi Peters
Mrs. Olachi Peters
4 months ago

Lord may we always trust in your loving care all the days of our lives Amen.

Adebayo Olabode Micheal
Adebayo Olabode Micheal
4 months ago

Through the intercession of St. James the Greater, may Almighty God guide us through our daily lives

Florence Agbidye
Florence Agbidye
4 months ago

Heavenly Father,through the intercession of st.James,grant us healing and restoration we seek

MAGDALENE OMONO
MAGDALENE OMONO
4 months ago

AMEN!

Linda John Ojeyokan
Linda John Ojeyokan
4 months ago

May we experience the healing touch of Jesus in our families through the intercession of St James.
Amen!!!!!!

Jacy Maria Egbeh St Catherine, pray for the conver
Jacy Maria Egbeh St Catherine, pray for the conver
4 months ago

St James please come & heal me all the sickness in my body

Oketola M.O
Oketola M.O
4 months ago

Amen and Amen..
St James , preacher of the Gospel and faithful follower of Christ, Pray for us. . Amen

Philomena
Philomena
4 months ago

St James, please pray for us to be healed of our sins, diseases, etc and restore us to life. In christ Jesus. Amen.

Uba, Susanna Chiebone
Uba, Susanna Chiebone
4 months ago

St. James the Greater, I pray for your intercession in giving me a healing and restoration to good health through Christ our Lord. AMEN

Regina Achie Nege
Regina Achie Nege
4 months ago

Saint James the Greater, pray for us!

Victoria Agbonyeme
Victoria Agbonyeme
4 months ago

May God grant us healing and restoration through the intercession of st, James the great. AMEEEEEEEEEEEN.

Clement Inegbenosun
Clement Inegbenosun
4 months ago

Lord through your infinite mercy and through the intercession of St James, grant me healing and restoration. Amen.

Okereafor Nkechi Valentina
Okereafor Nkechi Valentina
4 months ago

St James the Greater, please restore us from any form of sickness especially, Mrs Eke Mojishola, Mrs Angela Aguguo, Mrs Ogochukwu Obinweke and Mr Vinatus Nnabike. All these i pray through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Phyllis Joseph Nweke
Phyllis Joseph Nweke
4 months ago

Amen

Leticia Otomewo
Leticia Otomewo
4 months ago

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

Justina Akende
Justina Akende
3 days ago

Oh Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.

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