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St. James Newsletter St. James Parish News February 27, 2026 Commemoration of Saint Procopius the Confessor of Decapolis For beginners prayer is like a joyous fire kindled in the heart; for the perfect, it is like a vigorous, sweet-scented light. … Continue reading →

St. James Newsletter St. James Parish News February 21, 2026 Commemoration of saint Zacharias, Patriach of Jerusalem Do not say, after spending a long time in prayer, that nothing has been gained; for you have already gained something. And what … Continue reading →

St. James Newsletter St. James Parish News February 13, 2026 Commemoration of saint Martinian of Palestine If God had not been incarnate upon earth, if He had not made us godly, if He had not taught us in His Own … Continue reading →

St. James Newsletter St. James Parish News February 7, 2026 Commemoration of saint Parthenius, Bishop of Lampsacus It is a great art to succeed in having your soul sanctified. A person can become a saint anywhere. He can become a … Continue reading →

St. James Newsletter St. James Parish News January 31, 2026 Commemoration of the unmercenary healers Cyrus and John The old man was asked, ‘What should a man do in all the temptations and evil thoughts that come upon him?’ The … Continue reading →

St. James Newsletter St. James Parish News January 24, 2026 Commemoration of St. Xenia of St. Petersburg The Spirit came down from on high,—and hallowed the waters by His brooding.—In the baptism of John,—He passed by the rest and abode … Continue reading →

St. James Newsletter St. James Parish News January 8, 2026 Commemoration of Sts. Julian and his wife, Vasilissa, and those with them in Egypt Lo! the priest in the likeness of Moses purges the defilements of the soul;—and with oil … Continue reading →

St. James Newsletter St. James Parish News January 2, 2026 Commemoration of St. Sylvester Moses sweetened in Marah the waters that were bitter,—because the People complained and murmured:—Thus he gave a sign of baptism,—wherein the Lord of life makes sweet … Continue reading →