POWERFUL NOVENA TO SAINT JAMES THE GREATER, APOSTLE – DAY 6 (For Humility and Service)

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 6

O Glorious St. James, Apostle of Christ, we seek your intercession today as we pray for humility and a spirit of service. You were a close companion of Jesus, yet you did not seek glory for yourself but focused on serving others. Help us to follow your example of humble service, putting others before ourselves, and seeking the good of our neighbours above our own. May we always strive to serve with a humble heart, following the example of Christ who came to serve and not to be served. Amen. (Add your personal intention).

Scriptural Reading, Life, Examples & Legacies (Part 6)

Saint James the Great

Mark 10:43-45 – “Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

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Meditative Prayer: St. James, you served Christ and His Church with humility and dedication. Despite being one of the closest Apostles to Jesus, you did not seek glory for yourself but focused on serving others. Reflecting on your example, we ask for your intercession to help us cultivate a spirit of humility and service. May we always seek to serve others with a humble heart, putting their needs before our own and following the example of Christ, who came to serve and not to be served. Help us to recognize the value of humble service and to find joy in serving others, knowing that we are serving Christ Himself.

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 grace of humility and a spirit of service. May we always seek to serve others as Jesus taught us. Help us to put others before ourselves and to serve with a humble heart, following the example of Christ, who came to serve and not to be served. 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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PS: Have you prayed your Rosary today? 

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Akaju Rita Adaeze
Akaju Rita Adaeze
2 months ago

St James the greater, who witnessed Christ transfiguration, pray for my son Kelvin and all of us Amen.

Emilia
Emilia
2 months ago

St James pray for us

Miriam Akaakase
Miriam Akaakase
2 months ago

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

Benjamin Adewale Ajai
Benjamin Adewale Ajai
2 months ago

Amen

Justina Akende
Justina Akende
2 months ago

St James, the Greater, through your intercession,may I receive the grace to serve others in humility.

Comfort Edewor
Comfort Edewor
2 months ago

St James the greater, pray for us to obtain the virtue of humility that we may strive to serve others before ourselves.

Nwadigo Chinyere
Nwadigo Chinyere
2 months ago

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

Anthonia Leesi Nwidadah
Anthonia Leesi Nwidadah
2 months ago

Through the intercession of St James the Greater, grant us the humility to serve You & our neighbor for love of You, Amen!

Nancy
Nancy
2 months ago

Amen

Ezeugwu Eucharia #G6sssa3 Done
Ezeugwu Eucharia #G6sssa3 Done
2 months ago

St. James faithful to the end, pray for us

Innocent Ukwah
Innocent Ukwah
2 months ago

Dear Saint James the Greater, Pray for us

Mrs. Olachi Peters
Mrs. Olachi Peters
2 months ago

St James pray for us Amen.

Victoria Agbonyeme
Victoria Agbonyeme
2 months ago

St, James the greater, may God grant our through your intersection.

Mary Ziggar Oluremi Lanko
Mary Ziggar Oluremi Lanko
2 months ago

St. James pray for us

Phyllis Joseph Nweke
Phyllis Joseph Nweke
2 months ago

Amen
St James, pray for us Amen

Linda John Ojeyokan
Linda John Ojeyokan
2 months ago

St James the greater, pray for all who are facing one problem or the other
Amen

Philomena
Philomena
2 months ago

St. James, grant us the grace of humility and a spirit of service. Help us put others first and serve them first before ourselves. Amen.

Ansha
Ansha
2 months ago

St James the greater, pray for us.Amen

Vivian Oyih
Vivian Oyih
2 months ago

St. James the greater, pray for us Amen

Innocent chibuike
Innocent chibuike
2 months ago

St James the greater ,pray for us

Imelda Asuquo
Imelda Asuquo
2 months ago

St James, please intercede for my divine healing Amen

Uba, Susanna Chiebone
Uba, Susanna Chiebone
2 months ago

Lord Jesus Christ, we pray you to instil in us the spirit of humility that we may always love serving others with love and respect.i ask this through Christ our Lord. AMEN

Oketola M.O
Oketola M.O
2 months ago

Amen and Amen.
St James the greater, who desire to drink the cup of Jesus , Pray for us . Amen

Adaeze
Adaeze
2 months ago

Amen

Isioma Okolo
Isioma Okolo
2 months ago

May we always seek to serve others with a humble heart, putting their needs before our own and following the example of Christ, Amen

uju chukAmenwuma
uju chukAmenwuma
2 months ago

St James pray for Us

Clement Inegbenosun
Clement Inegbenosun
2 months ago

St James the greater, pray for us. Amen

Chizoba
Chizoba
2 months ago

Amen

Regina Achie Nege
Regina Achie Nege
2 months ago

Saint James the Greater, pray for us!

Victoria Agbonyeme
Victoria Agbonyeme
2 months ago

St James the greater through your prayers help us to bring others to Christ, I ask this through Christ our LORD. AMEEEEEEEEEEEN.

Scholastica Andrew-Ugwuorah
Scholastica Andrew-Ugwuorah
2 months ago

St James the Greater, pray for us, Amen!

Aromashodu Bisi
Aromashodu Bisi
2 months ago

Thank you Jesus! Amen

Adeola Odedeji
Adeola Odedeji
2 months ago

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

Blessing Thompson. #147
Blessing Thompson. #147
2 months ago

St. James the greater who witness the transfiguration of Jesus please pray for me and my family amen.

Ngosoo Perpetua Chia
Ngosoo Perpetua Chia
2 months ago

Saint James the greater patron of pilgrims, pray for us Amen.

Benjamin Adewale Ajai
Benjamin Adewale Ajai
2 months ago

May the good Lord answer our prayers

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

St James pray for me for the virtues of humility & love of God & man.amen

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