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Preparation for Personal Prayer

Holy Spirit, breath of God and fire of love, I cannot pray without your aid: Kindle in me the fire of your love, and illumine me with your light; that with a steadfast will and holy thoughts I may approach the Father in spirit and in truth; through Jesus Christ my Lord, who reigns with you and the Father in eternal union. Amen.

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The Feast of James of Jerusalem

James, called the Just and known in Scripture as the Lord's brother, became the first leader of the church at Jerusalem and one of the most respected men in the city, honoured by believers and by many who did not believe alike. Paul names him among the pillars of the church, and Acts shows him presiding at the Jerusalem Council. He was killed in Jerusalem around AD 62, stoned at the order of the high priest Ananus. His feast is October 23.

James of Jerusalem
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The Day’s Prayers

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Morning Prayer

Psalms 127, 128 · Acts 2:22–2:47 · James 1

Evening Prayer

Psalms 129, 130, 131 · Isaiah 5 · Mark 6:1–29

Midday

Psalm 119:73–104

Family Close of Day

Psalm 134 · Isaiah 5 · Mark 6:1–29

The Life

James of Jerusalem, Bishop and Martyr

Hear of God’s faithfulness in the life & death of James.

The Propers

For a Martyr

Acts 15:12–22a · Psalm 1 · 1 Corinthians 15:1–11 · Matthew 13:54–58