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James the Greater, Apostle, Martyr
James or
Ya’kov, the brother of John, was one of the first of Yeshua’s disciples. He was a fisherman, and one of the three
chosen to witness the transfiguration, and the healing of a young girl. His mother was also the lady who asked Jesus
to give her children seats at his right and left hand at the kingdom. Together with his brother, known as Boanerges
or sons of Thunder for their hot headedness.
Tradition holds that he was the
first apostle martyred for his faith and he is the only apostle whose martyrdom
is recorded in the New Testament.
Legend has
it that he preached in Spain
before returning to the Holy Land to be
martyred. Supposedly his remains are
found in the Cathedral Church of St. James of Compestola in Spain.
Daily Office:
AM Psalm 34;
Jeremiah 16:14-21;
Mark 1:14-20
PM Psalm 33;
Jeremiah 26:1-15;
Matthew 10:16-32
AM Psalm 34;
Jeremiah 16:14-21;
Mark 1:14-20
PM Psalm 33;
Jeremiah 26:1-15;
Matthew 10:16-32
Heavenly Father, who permitted James to be the first of
the twelve to witness to Yeshua through martyrdom. Make us willing to give up all for the sake
of Messiah, this we ask in his most precious name. Amen. (red)
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