Traditional Catholic Novena
St. James the Greater Novena
A traditional Catholic novena to St. James the Greater for Spain, pilgrims, and missionaries. Traditionally prayed July 16 through July 24, or any time.
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About This Novena
This novena remembers St. James as an apostle close to Jesus in glory and in agony, making him a fitting intercessor for pilgrims, missionaries, and anyone trying to follow Christ generously.
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for Spain, pilgrims, missionaries, perseverance, and apostolic courage.
Usual timing
July 16 through July 24, or any time
Day 1 of 9
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Principal Prayer for Each Day
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In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O Glorious Saint James, because of your fervor and generosity, Jesus chose you to witness His glory on the Mount and His agony in the Garden.
Obtain for us strength and consolation in the unending struggles of this life.
Help us to follow Christ constantly and generously, to be victors over all our difficulties, and to receive the crown of glory in Heaven.
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Amen.
Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
St James the Great, pray for us. St James the Great, pray for us. St James the Great, pray for us.
Amen.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
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About this novena
Description
This novena remembers St. James as an apostle close to Jesus in glory and in agony, making him a fitting intercessor for pilgrims, missionaries, and anyone trying to follow Christ generously.
Traditionally invoked as patron of
Spain, pilgrims, missionaries, perseverance, apostolic courage
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for Spain, pilgrims, missionaries, perseverance, and apostolic courage.
Usual timing
July 16 through July 24, or any time
The Apostle James the Greater, Guido Reni