Saint James the Greater was the son of Zebedee and Salome and the brother of Saint John the Apostle. He may also have been Jesus' cousin. He is called "greater" because he became and apostle before James the Lesser. He is also called "Son of Thunder." He was a disciple of John the Baptist and was a fisherman by trade. When Christ called him, he left everything to follow him. He was present during most of Jesus' recorded miracles. He preached in Samaria, Judea, and Spain. He was the first apostle to be martyred.
His relics are in Compostela, Spain (where I will be going soon!!) and it is a popular devotion spot for pilgrims. He is the patron of pilgrims. Here is a website about the Camino.
Saint James died by King Herod in the year 44 in Jerusalem.
I will now be praying to him for my mom, as he is also the patron against rheumatoid arthritis.
Prayer to Saint James
O Glorious Saint James, because of your fervor and generosity Jesus chose you to witness his glory on the Mount and his agony in the Garden. Obtain for us strength and consolation in the unending struggles of this life. Help us to follow Christ constantly and generously, to be victors over all our difficulties, and to receive the crown of glory in heaven. Amen.
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