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St. James Newsletter St. James Parish News September 6, 2025 Commemoration of the Miracle Wrought by Archangel Michael in Colossae You don’t become holy by fighting evil. Let evil be. Look towards Christ and that will save you. What makes … Continue reading →

St. James Newsletter St. James Parish News August 30, 2025 Feast of Alexander, John, and Paul the New, Patriarchs of Constantinople You have to talk with God wherever you are—even while walking along the street or driving your car you … Continue reading →

St. James Newsletter St. James Parish News August 23, 2025 Feast of the Martyr Lupus A meek and humble soul is better than these flowers, both the smell and aroma are better and more beautiful. St Silouan the Athonite No … Continue reading →

St. James Newsletter St. James Parish News August 15, 2025 Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos O what a blessed departure this going to God of thine. If God vouchsafes it to all His servants–and we know that He … Continue reading →

St. James Newsletter St. James Parish News July 31, 2025 Feast of Saint Eudocimus the Righteous of Cappadocia 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 July 11, 2025 Feast of Saint Euphemia the Great Martyr Do not be surprised that you fall every day; do not give up, but stand your ground courageously. And assuredly the angel who … Continue reading →

St. James Newsletter St. James Parish News July 3, 2025 Feast of Saint Hyacinth the Martyr of Caesarea Surround yourselves, O people, gird up yourselves with little works of good— with a chain of little, simple, easy and good feelings … Continue reading →

St. James Newsletter St. James Parish News June 27, 2025 Feast of Saints Samson the Hospitable, Joanna the Myrrhbearer Be at peace with your soul; then heaven and earth will be at peace with you. Enter eagerly into the treasure … Continue reading →

St. James Newsletter St. James Parish News June 20, 2025 Feast of Saint Methodius, Bishop of Patara In order not to be in daily bondage to the passions and the Devil, you must set yourself an object to aim at, … Continue reading →

St. James Newsletter St. James Parish News June 13, 2025 Feast of Saint Aquilina the Martyr of Syria Why did God advise us to pray without ceasing? Is it because he perhaps wants us to “sit up and beg” before … Continue reading →