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St. James Newsletter St. James Parish News October 23, 2025 Commemoration of St. James brother-of-the-Lord Trying to live piously, we should remember and never forget that everything that we read and think about should relate to ourselves, and not to … Continue reading →

St. James Newsletter St. James Parish News October 17, 2025 Commemoration of Sts. Cosmas & Damian The old man was asked, ‘What should a man do in all the temptations and evil thoughts that come upon him?’ The old man … Continue reading →

St. James Newsletter St. James Parish News October 9, 2025 Commemoration of Sts. Andonicus and Athanasia Imitate the publican, and you will not be condemned with the Pharisee. Choose the meekness of Moses and you will find your heart which … Continue reading →

St. James Newsletter St. James Parish News September 26, 2025 Commemoration of St. John the Evangelist and Theologian Upon knowing the Lord the soul misses Him day and night and tearfully searches for Him, because it cannot forget the sweetness … Continue reading →

St. James Newsletter St. James Parish News September 13, 2025 Commemoration of St. Cornelius the Centurion In the end times a man will be saved by love, humbleness and kindness. Kindness will open the gates of Heaven; humbleness will lead … Continue reading →

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 →