About this booklet
Dear Friends,
This fall, we began a year of reading the Bible
together as a parish. In doing so, we have
discovered and rediscovered the great stories of
our faith; we have wrestled with questions, and we
have sought to let the Scriptures shape our lives.
This Lent, we invite you to recommit and go deeper.
We especially commend this booklet of daily
devotions to you. Fellow parishioners have written
wonderful prayers inspired by the Gospel reading
assigned for each day. Set aside some time every
day to read the assigned Bible lessons and offer
the brief prayer provided. And add your own
prayers as well. For the Bible isn’t meant simply
to be studied. It’s meant to lead us into deeper
relationship with God, and prayer is the path.
May God bless us all this Lent, and bring us to the
joys of Easter,
The Clergy & Lay Staff of St. James’