Daily Readings & Prayers

O God, You have chosen the apostles to make disciples of all nations and by baptism and confirmation, have called all of us to build up Your Holy Church. Lord, help us listen and be open to Your call. May we be a Church of many Priests, Deacons, Religious, and Lay Faithful who love You with our whole hearts and gladly spend our entire lives to make You known and loved by all. Amen.

Heavenly Father, down through the ages, You have called your servants to build up Your house for Your glory. Be with us now as we build a firm foundation for the future of Saint James School. Protect those who work for this end. Reward the many friends of this school community who have generously helped us in the past. Help us to build a strong community here where the children’s faith will be safeguarded and their academic education will be happily completed. We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

St. James, and all the saints: Pray for us, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

O Loving Father, look with compassion on the youth of our parish. Protect them from the dangers that are present in our world today. Help them to find faith in the midst of chaos, hope in the midst of uncertainty, and love in the midst of hurt. Sow your wisdom in their minds; weave your peace within their plans, and plant your joy deep within their hearts. We humbly ask these through Jesus Christ our Lord, and through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Body of Christ, save me. Blood of Christ, inebriate me. Water from the side of Christ, wash me. Passion of Christ, strengthen me. O good Jesus, hear me. Within Thy wounds hide me. Suffer me not to be separated from Thee. From the malicious enemy defend me. In the hour of my death call me, and bid me come unto Thee, that with Thy saints I may praise Thee for ever and ever. Amen.

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.