Tuesday, August 2, 2016 - St. Peter Faber SJ - Will you like St. Peter Faber proclaim the Lord through your life?

To read the texts click on the texts: 1 Cor 2:1-5; Mt10:24-27

If there is one quality that characterised the life of St. Peter Faber, it was his desire to spread the Word of God through his teaching and sermons. He was one of the Theologians appointed by Pope Paul III to the Council of Trent. He was renowned for his learning and his knowledge of scripture and his skill in giving the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius. Though he was able to win back many Catholics who had lapsed and draw others to the faith, his humility made him constantly acknowledge the fact that this success was not due to his eloquence and knowledge but to God working in him. 

Though he died when he was barely forty years of age, he was able because of his humility and openness to do great things for God.

The readings chosen for the feast summarise the life and Mission of Peter Faber. He was a man who communicated God’s word not only through words but also by action. He lived what he preached and was the Gospel. In imitation of Ignatius of Loyola he made every effort to live like his Lord of whom he was a true disciple. 

Through the intercession of Saint Peter Faber we pray for the grace of humility and openness, so that the God, who worked in his life and was able to do great things in and through him, might do the same in our lives as well.

PRAYER OF INTERCESSION:

Priest   : Like his Lord and Master before him the one desire of Blessed Peter Faber was to constantly do God’s will and through this give glory to God. Let us ask him to intercede with our Lord Jesus that we too might receive this grace and blessing.

For the grace to accept the whole of life with its blessings and difficulties.

People  :Saint Peter Faber intercede for us.

Priest   : For the grace never to give up but to continue to persevere.

People  : Saint Peter Faber intercede for us.

Priest   :  For the grace to rid ourselves of all that keeps us from accepting God’s will.

People  :Saint Peter Faber intercede for us.

Priest   : For the courage to wait on the Lord, confident in the knowledge that we will  hear his voice if we are attentive.

People  : Saint Peter Faber intercede for us.

Priest   : For a heart that is empty of self-love and selfish interest.

People  : Saint Peter Faber intercede for us.

Priest   : We pause now to pray for our personal intentions. (Pause). For the intentions of our hearts.

People  :  Saint Peter Faber intercede for us.