Blessed James of Strepar
1020 Bishop (First Order)
Entrance Antiphon
The Lord chose him to be his high priest; he opened his treasures and made him rich in all goodness.
Collect
All-powerful God, you renewed the apostolic spirit in the gospel preaching of Blessed James the bishop. Through his prayers may your Church ever receive an increase in faith and in holiness. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Prayer over the Offerings
Lord, accept the gifts we bring to your holy altar on this feast of Blessed James. May our offering bring honor to your name and pardon to your people. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Communion Antiphon [ Cf. Lk 10:1, 9 ]
The Lord sent disciples to proclaim to all the towns: the kingdom of God is very near to you.
Prayer after Communion
Lord, Blessed James worked tirelessly for the faith, spending his life in its service. With the power this Eucharist gives make your people strong in the same true faith, and help us to proclaim it everywhere by all we say and do. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord.
The Lord chose him to be his high priest; he opened his treasures and made him rich in all goodness.
Collect
All-powerful God, you renewed the apostolic spirit in the gospel preaching of Blessed James the bishop. Through his prayers may your Church ever receive an increase in faith and in holiness. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Prayer over the Offerings
Lord, accept the gifts we bring to your holy altar on this feast of Blessed James. May our offering bring honor to your name and pardon to your people. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Communion Antiphon [ Cf. Lk 10:1, 9 ]
The Lord sent disciples to proclaim to all the towns: the kingdom of God is very near to you.
Prayer after Communion
Lord, Blessed James worked tirelessly for the faith, spending his life in its service. With the power this Eucharist gives make your people strong in the same true faith, and help us to proclaim it everywhere by all we say and do. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord.